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Crystal clear air, abundant rainfall and generous sunshine of
high-elevated plantations in Northern India create exciting and teasing aroma of Greenfield Fine
Darjeeling. Darjeeling. This resonant and sparkling name itself seems
to contain the coolness so much sought by the British in India. They founded this town in the
beginning of the 19th century on a ridge of the Himalayas at the altitude of 2000 meters above sea
level to take refuge from the weary damp heat of the Indian mainland summer. It appears that time
goes by its own way here – as one hundred years ago a tiny “toy train” pulls carriages up the steep
mountain slope, sunrays reflect in the white dome of the eternal peak of Kanchenjunga and one of the
best teas in the world is harvested on the neat plantations. As a matter of fact, the appearance
of Darjeeling tea is the accomplishment of a British national, doctor Campbell. The curious doctor
planted tea seeds in his garden for the sake of pure interest. The result exceeded his boldest
expectations as the harvested tea had wonderful fine flavour and fascinating aroma. Thus, in 1847
first tea plantations appeared in Darjeeling. There is no other tea in the world like Darjeeling.
Unique climate conditions of high-elevated plantations, abundant rainfall, damp fogs and bright
sunshine – all contribute to the original tea bouquet. Darjeeling tea flavour is a miracle of
nature. It varies greatly depending on the time of plucking. Traditionally, Darjeeling teas of the
first (spring) and second - summer and autumn - pluckings are distinguished. Greenfield Fine
Darjeeling belongs to the summer plucking type that is harvested from the end of May until the
beginning of July. During this time the bushes produce especially juicy leaves. Therefore the second
plucking is considered more exquisite and valuable. Greenfield Fine Darjeeling is appreciated for
the full flavour with nutmeg notes and light flowery aroma.
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