The Korakundah Tea Estate the highest situated commercial tea estate in the world, sitting at 8000Ft above sea level and is awaiting accreditation from the Guinness Book of Records. Based high up in the Nilgiri Hills also known as the Blue Mountains, not to be confused with the Blue Mountain in Jamaica!
Type of Tea - Orthodox Indian Black Tea.
Origin - Korakundah Estate, Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu, South India.
Altitude - 8000 Feet above sea leve.
Leaf Grade - Flowery Pekoe.
Harvest - Mid Season.
Brewing Guide - Use boiling water (100 degrees) infuse for 3-5 minutes.
How to Serve - Serve best with milk or honey and lemon.
Tasting Notes - Bright and distinctive flavours and a fresh floral scent.
Colour in Cup - Fine copper coloured liquor.
Pack sizes available - 50g, 125g, 250g, 500g, 1 Kilo. ( We pack everything fresh to order, nothing is off the shelf ! ). We pack all our teas in a unique material which combines card and foil, regarded as the best for retaining freshness and quality. Storage- Airtight container away from strong scents.
Health Benefits - The consumption of black tea can help protect your cells from degenerating due pollution or daily strain. The richness of antioxidants can slow down the aging process as well as prevention of the growth of tumor cells.
Advice on tea you might like - Kenya Kosabei TGFOP Estate Tea or Darjeeling Marybong 2nd Flush 2015
History- Sir Robert Stanes, was the founder of UNTE (United Nilgiri Tea Estates), which has facilitated a pension Scheme for workers, a community hall, Hepatits B Vaccine, Schools and a School Bus, High schools, Typhoid Vaccine, and computer education. UNTE was one of the first Fairtrade Producers in India.
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4.5 / 5Independent Feedback based on 37 verified ratings.
I'm told (by the person who was given it for an Easter present) that it is very good.
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Lovely tea and beautiful color!
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great ,
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Excellent tea exactly as described
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6.5/10 - Good scent (Sweet hay); nice well rounded flavor.