With an annual per-capita consumption of nearly 3 kg, the Irish are still the European champions when it comes to drinking tea. They have a special preference for very strong blends, which may happily contain a good portion of local whiskey. Following this tradition, we are producing a special quality in our house, which only consists of the season‘s strongest broken teas. A deep dark infusion with a highly spicy and malty character – a definite must for each lover of such tea types and, of course, for all friends of the Green Island.
.

 3-5 minutes brewing time

100 °C water temperature

4-5 level tsp./1 litre

This Assam is of prime quality! In 1973, encouraged by extraordinarily good production results from the tea plantation “Manjushree”, the owners decided to found a further tea garden: the Mangalam Tea Estate. The selected Assamica hybrids are planted very closely together and produce remarkably good CTC and orthodox qualities. Our Assam Mangalam is a carefully processed tea with large leaves and lots of golden tips. It tastes very deliciously malty and richly spicy. The colour is dark amber. An absolute highlight in every Assam assortment.
.

 3-5 minutes brewing time

100 °C water temperature

4-5 heaped tsp./1 litre

In memory of his prematurely deceased daughter Margaret, who had loved this garden very much, the proprietor Mr. Bagdon gave her name to the plantation in the early 1930s. Plants of the Chinese type Thea Sinensis are almost exclusively cultivated on this plantation. The slow growth of the shrubs at the cool, higher altitudes of the Himalaya forms the basis for high-grade and fully aromatic qualities! A crisp, fully aromatic tea from the beginning of the second flush period with a full amber-coloured cup. The bouquet is aromatic, spicy and a bit sweet.

 2-4 minutes brewing time

100 °C water temperature

4-5 heaped tsp./1 litre

When plucking this tea, not the youngest leaves and the bud are taken, but the Souchong leaf: riper, larger leaves from the lower parts of the tea bushes. After fermentation, these leaves are put on hot iron pans or iron plates and roasted for a short time, and then the tea is smoked over pine woods rich in resin. The smoking time is determined for each type separately (Lapsang Souchong, Tarry Lapsang Souchong or Lapsang Souchong Crocodile). Our Lapsang Souchong has a large, open, slightly greyish to black leaf with a strong note of smoke. The taste is smoky and spicy.

 2-4 minutes brewing time

100 °C water temperature

4-5 heaped tsp./1 litre

For some years now, this rather small tea plantation from the eastern Assam valley has been producing very nice, organic qualities. The Tonganagaon Estate is located at the edge of the Namdapha natural reserve, which is known worldwide for its biodiversity. A delicate leaf structure with golden tips and an infusion, which impresses with its smooth, expressive bouquet and a spicily scented aroma with malty touches. The copper-shining infusion is reflected in the cup.
.

 3-5 minutes brewing time

100 °C water temperature

4-5 heaped tsp./1 litre

The Happy Valley Tea Estate is located approximately 3 km from the city of Darjeeling. Situated at altitudes of up to 2,100 m, this tea garden covers an area of 111 hectares. From April to November, visitors have the opportunity to observe the tea leaf plucking process and learn about tea processing. We offer a pure-grade blend of second flush leaf tea, specially blended for us in the country of origin. It is highly aromatic with a full and vibrant cup. The leaves are medium-sized and regular, with bright tips.

 2-4 minutes brewing time

100 °C water temperature

4-5 heaped tsp./1 litre

Select broken teas from Assam and Rwanda form the base of our breakfast composition of controlled organic cultivation. It is equally powerful and aromatic and shows a dark, coppery brown cup with a full, spicy bouquet. A very high-yielding tea blend which can surely compete with some of the East Frisian Blends. Milk or cream, as well as a couple of pieces of rock sugar are the perfect supplement for this blend.

 3-5 minutes brewing time

100 °C water temperature

4-5 level tsp./1 litre