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Nilgiri Frost Tea

Harvested during the brief winter frost period in southern India's Blue Mountains. The cold stress concentrates flavour in the leaves, producing a naturally sweet, fragrant cup. Only a small window of frost-touched leaves qualifies each year.

Tasting Notes

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Origin

Nilgiri Hills, Tamil Nadu, India, India

Plant

UPASI clonal / China hybrid

Land

1,800–2,400m

Craft

Winter (December–February, frost-touched) harvest. Full oxidation, orthodox rolled, frost-season harvest.

Brewing

Cup & Infuser
95–100°Ctemp
3–5gper 250ml
3–4 minsteep
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