
Jungpana "Spring Wonder" first flush - A fabulous "Clonal" tea (planted from cuttings rather than seed ) from the Darjeeling tea garden of Jungpana Estate, in the Kurseong region, near to the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary in the Indian Himalayan foothills, is this year's "Premium Darjeeling FF" pick..!!
Established in 1899, Junpana sits from 1000-1500m above sea level, facing south in one of the more inaccessible areas of Darjeeling.
This is a classic Darjeeling "First Flush" aka Spring tea. Low oxidation of the leaf creates a slightly "greenish" leaf that produces a bright, sweet, floral tea that hints at white grapes, with a refreshing "brisk", astringent, almost "piney" minerality that stimulates and refreshes.
Stu
owner/operator
About The Tea Catcher
1997-2001 The Tea Catcher lived, travelled, worked and studied in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Italy and the Czech Republic. During this time he drank much tea and visited tea growing regions.
2001-2009 Was spent mostly in Europe working with fine foods and olive oils in Italy, wine in Switzerland and tea in Prague. It was here in the cold winter months that The Tea Catcher passion was ignited. Much time was spent in the many tea rooms found all over the Czech Rep., drinking, learning and assisting, and also with Tea Mountain(.cz) as his business began and grew.
2010-today on return to Australia, The Tea Catcher seed, planted years ago, began its’ growth, leading to the purveyor of “the finest teas and accoutrements, sourced worldwide” that you see today. New teas, pots etc are constantly being chased, studied, sampled and ordered to bring the freshest, best and most interesting to you as soon as possible. Watch this space…..!
…and enjoy…!
cheers, Stu
for more info contact me at- theteacatcher@gmail.com