🌱 Season & plucking
Autumnal
Autumnal black tea, known for its mellow richness and subtle sweetness, pairs well with milk.
Autumnal tea is harvested in October to November, after the monsoon season, marking the end of the year’s harvest in Darjeeling.
Compared to spring and summer teas, it features a milder astringency and is characterized by a mellow sweetness and richness reminiscent of ripe fruits. It is excellent enjoyed straight, but also recommended brewed a bit stronger and paired with milk.
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