The second flush is harvested in May and June, after the Empoasca and Homona coffearia have attacked the plant, releasing compounds that create a distinctive full-bodied muscatel flavour in the tea. The attacks by the leafhopper and moth release defensive chemicals from the plant and naturally begins oxidation process within the leaves. This flush is also the most sought after by tea connoisseurs.
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- Black Tea, Second Flush
Standard Second Flush
- $5.00 – $10.99
- Darjeeling second flush tea with medium-sized, evenly graded copper brown leaves gives an infusion that is neat and bright copper coloured with fruity fragrance. The liquor is warm red with citric fruity and honeyed undertone. To Brew: One teaspoon of the tea in 200ml of water heated to 90 to 95 deg Celsius . Steep for 3-5 mins .…
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- Black Tea, Second Flush
Wiry Muscatel
- $5.99 – $12.99
- The dry leaf is intricately rolled twig-like wiry leaves in a dark brown colour with the infusion that is bright chocolate coloured . The liquor is shiny with orange hues and has a strong fragrance that is a mixture of honey, nuts and fruits. To Brew: One teaspoon of the tea in 200ml of water heated to 90 to…
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