{"product_id":"upper-namring-black-tea","title":"UPPER NAMRING (Darjeeling)","description":"\u003cspan\u003ePremium 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e Flush from one of Darjeeling's top estates. Distinctive muscatel character is offset by bakey notes and light toast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you imagine a visit to an Indian Tea Estate, what images come to mind? If you answered Cessnas, bouncy jeeps and crude rope bridges over deep wet mountain gorges, you've pretty much hit the nail on the head - especially if you're talking about visiting Namring Estate in Darjeeling's Teesta Valley. Our first visit in 1982 was an experience we've never forgotten. The trip began with a nail-biter of a flight into Badogra airport aboard a 4-seater that appeared to be held together with hemp twine. Upon arrival we were met at the airport by the driver of the equally rickety, WWII era Jeep, that would transport us up into the hills and onward to Namring Estate. Reflecting on this jeep ride over the years, we've come to understand that in many ways we view our lives as \u003cem\u003epre\u003c\/em\u003e-jeep ride to Namring and \u003cem\u003epost\u003c\/em\u003e-jeep ride to Namring. Why? Well, believe us, you've never lived until you've experienced a near Jeep break down suspended 100s of meters above a raging river on a frayed rope bridge. To say the experience was nerve-wracking is a gross understatement. Thankfully, we arrived at the Estate in one piece, safe, sound and ready to taste some tea. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe morning after our arrival was equally as impressive as our journey to the Estate, albeit for much easier-going reasons. Namring Estate, which is one of Darjeeling's largest, is also one of the region's most beautiful. Immediately after an early breakfast, we were driven out to nearby Tiger Hill to take in the sunrise over Mount Kanchenjunga. Sunlight filtering over the mountain seemed to illuminate the craggy peak with all the colors known to humankind. Given the fact that Kanchenjunga rises 8586 metres\/28,169 feet into the blue Himalayan sky, the experience was breathtaking to say the least. And then there was the tea - the estate sits at an altitude of 1380 meters\/4527 feet where the air is crisp and the sunlight bright making it one of the world's best places for growing camellia Sinensis. The grounds are divided into \u003cem\u003eupper\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003elower \u003c\/em\u003esections and contain 3 gardens, Poomong, Jingiam and Namring. In each section, the vigorously flushing bushes grow row upon emerald row on the stepped fields the first planters cut into the steep hillsides many decades ago. (Namring Estate is one of Darjeeling's oldest. Today it is also one of the largest, providing sustainable jobs for more than 2000 people.) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs you can see, our first visit to the estate was a memorable one. We're pleased to tell you that freshly steeped Namring 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e flush TGFOP1 is equally as memorable. On the nose, Namring is fresh with distinctive floral notes. In the cup the tea offers exceptional muscatel notes balanced by a pleasant astringency and gentle jasmine-like undertones. A tea you will never forget - we know we won't.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Darjeeling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTGFOP1 (Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe 1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4527 feet above sea level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e Flush from one of Darjeeling's top estates. Distinctive muscatel character is offset by bakey notes and light toast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very bright and golden coppery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea, 1 tea bag or 1 Q3 portion control pack for each 7-9oz\/200-260ml of fluid volume in the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea). Add milk and sugar to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003ePitcher\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (to make 1 liter\/quart): Place 6 slightly heaping teaspoons of loose tea, 6 tea bags or 6 Q3 portion packs into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 1 1\/4 cups\/315ml over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the tea or removing the tea bags. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water. (Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIced tea brewing method (\u003cem\u003eIndividual Serving)\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea, 1 tea bag or 1 Q3 portion control pack into a teapot for each serving required. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 6-7oz\/170-200ml per serving over the tea. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Add hot tea to a 12oz\/375ml acrylic glass filled with ice, straining the tea or removing the bags. Not all of the tea will fit, allowing for approximately an additional 1\/2 serving. Sweeten and\/or add lemon to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted. (Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1867420737,"sku":"554-100","price":20.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1867420801,"sku":"554-250","price":40.81,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1867420865,"sku":"554-500","price":61.79,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1867420929,"sku":"554-1000","price":116.59,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/554.jpeg?v=1442448337","url":"https:\/\/coasttocoasttea.ca\/products\/upper-namring-black-tea","provider":"Coast To Coast Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}