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Margarets Hope Tea Loose Leaf Darjeeling 1kg 1000g

£43.25


  Margaret's Hope 2nd Flush Darjeeling 

 Darjeelings are often referred to as the champagne of tea. On the foothills of the Himalayas
 amongst wildflowers, one of the most sought-after teas in the world is produced, having a rich balanced fruity body, and a lovely bright cup
 it's a delight from this famous estate renowned for consistent highest quality.
The bushes at Margaret’s Hope are almost exclusively the Chinese Jat and tends the tippy green appearance and fragrance of the leaf, growing at high
 altitudes with cooler weather conditions produce a smaller but better quality harvest with a complex bouquet some would describe as nutty.
 The best time of year for a developed flavour is during the "second flush” (end of May-end of June) in this period Darjeeling
are incomparable to any other tea in the world.
India/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 classic, displaying the right balance of flavours that make this tea so prized.

 Makes a wonderful afternoon tea 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


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Craig
Quality cuppa

Yes this a high quality Darjeeling..these people are lovely to deal with&do things right..we'll see how long it lasts&we'll be back very soon for a big bag..🙏all the best everyone

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Stephen Boyd Davis (Harringay, GB)
Always excellent

I have been buying 2 x 500g of Margaret's Hope 2nd Flush Darjeeling regularly now since 2021 (originally via Amazon and now direct). We absolutely rely on it in our house as our standard tea. It is always excellent and always despatched promptly.

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Richard A (Santo Tirso, PT)
Quality tea - quick delivery

Consistent good quality and efficient service

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Nicola Wall (Esher, GB)
Delicious

I repeatedly order this tea because it is so good, lovely flavour and excellent value

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Andrew porter

Simply the best, I've tried several Darjeeling's over the course of my dive down the proverbial rabbit hole, and this one has hit a home run, truly enjoyable tea,


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