Teaneer Yellow Tea

Description

Tea: Teaneer Yellow

Grower: Teaneer (Vijayalakshmi Natural Farm); The Nanjan Family

Tea Maker: Prabhu Nanjan

Location: Pororai Village - Nilgiris District, India

Elevation: 2,200m (7,200ft)

Cultivation: Natural (Organic, but no certification), Biodynamic

Harvest Date: May 2014

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Grown in harmony with the environment, Teaneer Yellow has honeysuckle and fresh-cut grass flavors, with rocky undertones. From the innovative Vijayalakshmi Natural Farm in Nilgiris, India. The texture is very smooth with very little bitterness. The leaf pluck is pristine - a full two leaves and a bud, picked with attention to minimizing breakage.

Teaneer's efforts are geared towards biodiverse tea growing. The plants are allowed to grow in their natural state, and thrive alongside other native plants in the family garden. The leaves are then picked and processed by hand by teacrafter Prabhu Nanjan.

The Nanjan Family lives in Pororai Village, and their farm is called Vijayalakshmi Natural Farm. They grow using biodynamics, a form of agriculture based on both modern scientific findings and ancient Indian practices. Different days are dedicated to different practices based on the phases of the moon, which are said to affect factors like water retention in the leaves and plant respiration. There are also various natural medicines, sourced from native plants, that are used to help the plants flourish and keep in harmony with their environment.

Because of their meticulous practices, the family's teas are clean, delicate, and unique.

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Recommended Brewing Instructions: Use 2tsp (~4g) per 250ml cup.
Brew for 3 minutes.

- 185F for a sweeter, silky profile with fresh cut grass flavors.

- 195F for a more full profile with honeysuckle and grass flavors, and hints of spice and mineral undertones.

This tea can be rebrewed up to 3 times, with hotter water and longer infusions.

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Teaneer

Region: Nilgiris, India