Wrapped Gift Set Details

100g of your chosen loose leaf tea packed in a foil lined natural kraft bag inside a metal matt black Airseal caddy with neoprene seal for perfect freshness, 

measuring 14cm tall and 8.7cm diameter and holding approximately 150g of tea when full.

 1 x very pretty and useful strainer in an arts and crafts style known as Empress net weight 31g and measuring 10.7 cm across complete with 

stainless steel drip bowl to catch all the drips 

1x 18-10 quality polished stainless steel deep rounded teaspoon which is ideal for measuring the correct amount of loose leaf tea to make a perfect cuppa tea.

Weighing 29.3g and measuring 12.7 cm it fits perfectly into our Airseal tea caddy.

All gift wrapped in a sturdy reusable kraft presentation box with ribbon, bow and tag (Christmas tag from 1 Nov to 22 Dec and plain red rest of year unless requested)

Margaret's Hope 2nd Flush Darjeeling

Darjeelings are often referred to as the champagne of tea. On the foothills of the Himalayas amongst wild flowers, one of the most sought-after teas in the world is produced, having a rich balanced fruity body, and a lovely bright cup, 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 produces a smaller but better quality harvest with a complex bouquet some would describe as nutty.

The best time of year is for a developed flavour is during "second flush” (end of May-end of June) in this period Darjeeling

are incomparable to any other tea in the world.

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 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 Darjeeling, displaying the right balance of flavours that make this tea so prized.

Makes a wonderful afternoon tea great with scones and preserve!.


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

Brewing Recommendations

For best results pre-warm pot then infuse 1 heaped teaspoon per 260ml of freshly drawn/filtered boiled water

 for 3-7 minutes according to taste.

 

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight


We are truly passionate about tea and keen to share the experiences offering free samples with each order over 50g on our website.

All products are sealed in our high-performance foil lined natural kraft paper bags to preserve all the positive beneficial properties and natural outstanding taste.

Visit us for a definitive guide to the wonderful world of tea, find out where and how your tea is grown, how it is naturally processed and selected for our quintessential collection. We also have useful tips and advice for brewing to get the very best results every time. We go to great lengths to select the very best grade packaging to preserve all the great qualities in our outstanding teas and tisanes and also have essential best storage recommendations, offers, free samples and much more …