This tea comes from the small farmers of Mineral Springs Co-op in Darjeeling, India. Mineral Springs members grow tea as one part of a diversified production system, usually with spices, oranges, or dairy. The farmers from this beautiful hill community are deeply committed to organic and sustainable production.
Most teas — even Fair Trade teas — come from large-scale plantations and tea estates where workers have little say, and are trapped in a system of dependency. Equal Exchange’s fairly traded, organic teas are different! We buy our delicious tea directly from democratically-organized groups of growers. When small-scale farmers gain access to the global market, they have more economic power, better lives, and healthier communities.
Aroma: delicate oak notes, wine, citrus, vanilla
Flavor: raisin, carmelized sugar, floral, sweet, velvetty body and refined astringency
Details
Measurements: 40g (1.41 oz), 20 tea bags per box.
Ingredients: Organic black tea leaves.
Steep instructions: Just under boiling (195 - 205F). Steep for 2-4 minutes.
Care Instructions: Store in a cool, dry place.
Country of Origin: India.
*Due to the artisanal nature of this product, color and size may vary.
I had not tried this tea before. I purchased it to use as a base for making Chai Tea. It has a nice earthy smoothness.
