Straight ・ Nilgiri
Nilgiri
Fresh and crisp aroma with a robust flavor.
- Origin
- South India
- Liquor color
- Deep Orange
- How to enjoy
- Best enjoyed as milk tea or in blended variations
About Nilgiri
This black tea is grown in the highlands of South India, which means 'Blue Mountains.' It has a clear taste with minimal astringency, offering a refreshing quality similar to Ceylon tea. Its subtle aroma makes it an excellent base for iced tea and fruit-infused variations. Due to its mildness, it is also highly valued for blending.
How to brew
Good tea comes down to three basics: the amount of leaves, fresh boiling water, and steeping time. Use about one teaspoon (3g) of leaves per cup, pour freshly boiled water at 95–100°C briskly over them, put the lid on the pot, and steep for 2.5–3 minutes. When the leaves circulate up and down in the pot (the 'jumping' effect), the aroma and flavor come out well.
- As a milk tea
- Full-bodied teas pair well with milk. Use slightly more leaves and steep a bit longer (3–4 minutes) for a strong brew, then add room-temperature milk afterwards. Not overheating the milk lets the tea's aroma shine.
- As an arrangement
- Mild and easy to build on, it suits arrangement teas with fruit, herbs, or soda. Because its own aroma is gentle, it lets the added ingredients' flavors stand out.
A general guide to brewing black tea. Adjust to the tea and your taste.