| Country of Origin | India (Assam), Sri Lanka, India (Darjeeling) | | Region | Mangaldia in Assam India, Dimbula region in Sri Lanka, Darjeeling region in India | | Shipping Port | Sri Lanka - Colombo, India - Calcutta | | Grade | FBOP | | Altitude | India -1800 ft, Sri Lanka -5200 ft, Darjeeling - 700 ft. | | Manufacture Type | Orthodox | | Cup Characteristics | Flavorful with medium body, tempered with slight fruitiness from Darjeeling. | | Infusion | Bright with golden ring not unlike a full harvest moon. | Dragonmoon blend is based on a classic blend which combines: a) Assam - a delicious second flush tea (only produced during June when the weather conditions are just right) with all the maltiness and smooth characteristics that the world has come to expect of the best Assam teas. b) Darjeeling - a second flush high grown Darjeeling from the estate Soom with mysterious and magical muscatel character. c) Dimbula Ceylon - a February production Dimbula (February is when the Dimbula region peaks in quality) from estate Hatton displaying the coppery depth and flavor of an exceptional Ceylon. Dragonmoon has the strength and regal character of the dragon yet matched with the luminous quality of an early evening full moon (as seen in the color on the resulting brew). Try this tea as a lovely after dinner tea or a midday refresher. You will find the intriguing flavor well suited to your palate. |