| Country of Origin: | India | India | Sri Lanka | Kenya | China | | Region: | Assam | Nilgiri | Dimbula | Kericho+Kiambu | Anhui Province | | Shipping Port: | Haldia | Cochin | Colombo | Mombasa | Shanghai | | Grade: | FBOP | FBOP | FP | BP1 | Panda #1 | | Altitude: | 1500 | 6400 | 6400 | 7100 | 4200 | | Manufacture Type: | Orthodox | Orthodox | Orthodox | CTC | Orthodox | | Cup Characteristics: | Hints of floral-like flavor with malty and full bodied notes. Touches of oakiness are present. A particularly delightful cup that takes milk exceedingly well. | | Infusion: | Bright coppery color | To be considered as the toast of Canada from a tea perspective, this tea had to be able to shine in any water. For this reason a broad range of origin teas were used for this special blend. More than 35 various teas were tasted using the water from various parts of Canada. The tasting session extended more then 2 days until the right blend was achieved which combined the best teas a synergistic relation. A few additional refinements were undertaken the final result was an outstanding tea - the best in Canada, if not North America or the world.
The Assam component (2nd flush, June Production) gives a thick malty and full bodied character. The Kenyan component gives a floral-like cup and coppery infusion whereas the South Indian component gives superb fruity and sprightly flavor with a lovely finish. From Sri Lanka (formerly called Ceylon) we used a January production Dimbula which gives an airy piquant flavor that opens the blend. Lastly, to draw everything together some Keemun was added to give a burgundy depth with light oaky notes |
