Craigmore Special Nilgiris Black Tea - Loose Tea

Black Tea

Regular price: RS. 299.00
Sale price: RS. 299.00
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100 g | 50 Cups

250g | 125 cups

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This Nilgiri brew is evenly graded with elegant leaves. The flavour is dominated by astringency with fruity hints and aftertaste.It is a woody aromatic experience that is although mild in appearance, is surprisingly a bold one.

EXPERIENCE

LIQUOR
TASTE
The liquor is medium bodied and has astringency to it. It gives a fruity note as it rolls in the mouth and remains as after taste.
APPEARANCE
Gold
AROMA
It has a slightly woody note with a grassy hint.

DRY LEAVES
It looks elegant with dark reddish leaves that are evenly long and well twisted with rich woody aroma.
INFUSED LEAF
It is evenly graded with a winter flush green appearance and boasts of floral aroma with frosty notes.

INGREDIENTS
Black Tea
CAFFEINE
High
ADD ONS
As it is, Lemon, Honey, Sugar
COMPLEMENTS
Fruits, Light Salads, Snacks, Biscuits, Tea Cakes
BEST CONSUMED
Hot, Cold
TIME OF THE DAY
Afternoon

REGION

NILGIRIS
This blue mountain range is located in the southern region of India and is the part of the vast Western Ghats. While, its most famous attribute is the flower Kurinji (blue in colour) that grows here. Hence it is called Nilgiri (blue mountains). It is equally popular for it’s tea. The tea found in this region are black, ctc, green, oolong and white. Most popular are whole leaf grade Orange Pekoe and Pekoe cut black tea. Some of the popular tea estates are Craigmore, Chamraj, Unitea, and Glendale.
ELEVATION - 1,000 - 2,634 metres
RAINFALL - 1,000 - 1,500 mm

Craigmore Tea Estate
Craigmore Plantations was originally incorporated in the UK in 1884, as Ceylon Land and Produce Company. In 1977 was purchased by Indoo Shivdasani of the Inlaks Group UK and has remained as Craigmore Plantations (India). The estate produces High Grown Orthodox black teas and High Grown Pan fired green tea for its loyal customer base worldwide. The expanse of the plantation is approximately 1200 hectares.
GRADE - Orange Pekoe
SEASON - Winter
SPECIALITY -Frost, classic

BREWING NOTES

Water Quantity
150 Ml
Heating temperature

90-95 C / 194-203 F
Tea leaves Quantity

2 g / 0.07 Oz
Steeping Time

4-5 Min / 240-300 Sec

FAQS

Loose leaf teas are the best for consumption as one is able to brew the leaves properly while also enjoying maximum benefits from the tea leaves with quality tea experience. When steeped, loose leaf tea gives the complex flavours of tea that one can enjoy only in good quality teas. Also tea leaves need adequate space to properly unfurl while brewing. So, for a flavourful and wholesome tea experience use loose leaf tea.

We recommend a certain temperature (80-85 C; 90-95 C) for the fresh o2 rich filtered water to be boiled at the time of brewing tea. This is only a guide and precision without a thermometer is challenging. You can simply boil and see for yourself. Boiling water is at 100 C, if you leave it for 30 sec it should be around 90-95 C, if you leave it for 40-45 sec it should be around 85-90 C and 1 minute should leave water at around 80-85 C.

Spoon measured the quantity of tea in the tea maker/pot. Pour boiled water (150 ML) over the tea leaves(2 g). Steep for suggested time (4-5 minutes). Strain & sweeten as per choice. Pour it in a cup and enjoy the #PluckToCup experience.

We vacuum package our tea in high barrier pouches to ensure freshness of the teas. We recommend that you store the teas in airtight containers in a cool and dry place. This keeps it away from moisture and odour. Thereby ensuring no alterations to the aroma and flavour of tea.

Our teas can be used up to 18 to 24 months from the date of manufacturing. However, teas once opened have to be stored in airtight containers and should be kept away from moisture, light and odour.