Margaret's Hope 2nd Flush Darjeeling
India/Darjeeling
Established in 1859 and originally called Bara-Ringtong after the two rivers that flow through the estate. By the 1930’s the garden was owned by Mr Bagdon who
visited regularly from London, he had two daughters the younger was called Margaret, upon visiting the garden with her father for the first time, she fell in love with
its enchanting charm saying to her father she "hoped one day to return and make it her home."
Unfortunately, she fell ill on board a ship on the journey back to England and died soon afterwards, in her memory her father renamed the estate.
Margaret’s Hope Darjeeling is a classic, displaying the right balance of flavours that make this tea so prized.
Makes a wonderful afternoon tea great with scones and preserves!
Origin: India
Ingredients: Black tea
Region: Darjeeling
Caffeine Guide: Medium
Growing Altitudes: 3500 – 7000 feet above sea level
Antioxidant Content: Very High
Grade: TGFOP (Tippy Golden Flavoury Orange Pekoe)
Infusion Colour: Bright tending light
Process: Orthodox (Traditional leafy)
Taste: A delicate tending astringent cup with the distinctive Muscatel
Character. Hints of currant create an almost wine-like taste