Revised 24th May 2011 - Spring Catalogue
Tea cultivation in earnest started in India in the 1840s
after previous attempts to grow plants from Chinese stock
had little success. The principal areas surround the
Brahmaputra and its tributary, the Surma. Tea has also
been cultivated in the
Nilgiri Hills in the South
of the country since the late 1800s.
Most of the tea production in Assam, which lies along
the Brahmaputra River, takes place in the Darrang,
North of the river, Lakhimpur and Sibsagar
districts, both South of the River.
Further to the North East lies the small growing region
referred to as Darjeeling. Tea cultivation started
in 1856 at the Canning and Hopetown gardens and is
now active in a region spreading South as far
as Sankos, bordering Assam. We stock a variety
of Darjeeling teas which include our house
blend Hoopoe Choice and
various garden marks.
To the North of Bengal, lies the small kingdom of
Sikkim. Previously closed to outside travellers,
tea is cultivated and possesses one garden
which exports overseas, Temi.
Our prices are listed below in brackets and are in
Canadian Dollars. They refer to 125g/250g/500g.
Darjeeling Whyte Tea (21.00/39.00/75.00)
We last stocked this fine example of a Darjeeling white tea in
2001. This tea, pale in colour and unique in taste, is
a superb introduction as well as a delight to the
already converted.
Darjeeling Hoopoe Choice (10.00/19.50/37.00)
Tea Trader's house collection of fine Darjeeling teas, blended
to be rich in cup and refreshing..........
Darjeeling Glenburn FTGFOP1( Cl.) (21.00/39.00/75.00) NEW
From the finest tender shoots plucked during the onset
of Spring, the liquor is light and bright, smooth on
the palate with undertones of citrus flowers and peach.
Darjeeling Jungpana FTGFOP1 (18.00/34.00/65.00) NEW
This first of the season tea comprised of neat, new
leaves releases a fine, strident aroma with a
captivating taste.
Darjeeling Puttabong FTGFOP1 (15.00/28.00/57.00) NEW
Breathe in the wine-like aroma of this tea as it
brews in the pot and the flavour expands in the
cup while you drink!
Darjeeling Selim Hill FTGFOP1 (12.00/23.00/44.00) NEW
This inexpensive first flush tea brews to a light
golden colour cup from a garden steeped in heritage
in the locality of Kurseong.
Darjeeling Risheehat FTGFOP1 (21.00/39.00/75.00)
This second flush tea has an Assam leaf and comes
from a well known garden close to Darjeeling
town, superior in quality………
Darjeeling Makaibari FTGFOP1s (21.00/39.00/75.00)
Exceptional organic, second flush tea designated
as China Muskatel.
Sikkim Temi TGFOP1 First Flush (18.00/34.00/65.00)
This top quality tea from the first plucking displays a
fine matt-green leaf. Its golden infusion possesses an
aromatic cup with noticeably fresh bouquet.
Sikkim Temi TGFOP1 Second Flush (12.00/23.00/44.00)
In contrast to our offering above, this later season tea
has colourful leaf with lots of tip. It brews an amber
coloured cup, highly aromatic and spicy to taste.
Nepal Maloom FTGFOP1 (14.00/27.00/51.00)
From a small garden on the top of the world, this is a
veritable high grown tea with an aromatic and flowery taste.
Assam Hattialli Golden Lion (17.00/32.00/61.00)
As we promised, this year's large and golden tipped tea stands out
in every way. A must for an Assam lover!
Assam Tirupati FTGFOP1 (11.00/21.50/40.00)
Last year's tea from this garden went fast and we have replaced
it with Lot EP17, fine second flush Assam designated as Tippy
Clonal with a delicate malty flavour and full aroma.
Assam Orangajuli TGFOP (10.00/19.50/37.00)
Enjoy a taste unique to this garden in Assam. This
second flush tea, bright in cup, is full in taste
with spicy notes.
Assam Green Tea (11.00/21.50/40.00)
As interest increases and more gardens produce these teas, this
second flush offering has neat olive green leaves with a
sweet aroma. The tea has medium body and possesses lots
of flavour.
Assam Joonktollee TGFOP1 (10.00/19.50/37.00)
A real specialty........ for green tea drinkers, this tea
is reminiscent of black teas from this garden but adds
a noticeably green note.
Colonel's Assam (7.00/13.50/26.00)
A full coloured Assam of orthodox manufacture with plenty of tip.
Assam Duflating TGBOP (12.00/23.00/44.00) NEW
This one just missed our last catalogue. A tippy
fine leaf tea is full of colour which has a
distinctive cup.
Ten Gardens (7.50/14.50/28.00)
We can’t name them all! Enjoy a step back in time to enjoy
the traditional British cuppa of 100% Assam CTC tea.
Ostfriesen Tee (7.50/14.50/28.00)
Traditional blend of Assam broken teas imported from a
distinguished German tea house. Blended to brew a heavy
and dark infusion; drink with cream and sugar candies.
Assam Namdang BP (8.00/15.50/30.00)
Quality and appearance make this a good example of an Assam
manufactured by the CTC method. It cups well with milk
producing a even, strong and deep coloured infusion.
Nilgiri BOP (7.00/13.50/26.00)
Tea is grown at high elevation in the Blue Mountains, typically
above 5000 feet. These teas are brisk, pungent and
full-bodied – often compared to those of Ceylon.
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