
Puttabong "China Special" First Flush- This Darjeeling Spring/First Flush was grown/produced in the tea garden of Puttabong (meaning "House of green leaves") established in the northern Sadar region in 1852, and grown at heights of over 1000m in altitude.
A classic ‘China Bush’ tea (planted from seed not cuttings or clones) producing a tea of depth and nuance.
Hard withering (drying)/Low oxidation produces a grey/green leaf that yields a light, fresh, "brisk" liquor of a bright lemon/gold colour with hints of apricot and a stimulating astringency.
A fab tea, chosen as our "everyday" Darjeeling FF of 2024 and, well worth your investigation.
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