SENSORY PROFILE

Appearance
Appearance
Dark twisted leaves displaying an even & refined orthodox finish.
Aroma
Aroma
Soft floral hint with subtle depth of sweetness.
Taste
Taste
Impressively smooth and featuring a lingering finish.

MAGIC INSIDE THE CUP

Orthodox Tea
Orthodox Tea
Traditional whole leaf tea crafted for exceptional aroma, depth and refined character.

Recommendation

Number of steeps
1
Best Consumed
Hot
How to Store
Store Airtight

Condiments

Milk
Not Recommended
Lemon
Optional
Honey
Optional
Sugar
Optional

Caffeine Level

*Caffeine levels are in-house estimates, actual strength varies by brew time.

Answers you may seek

Emerald is identified with one garden, Billimalai Estate, and one harvest designation, the second flush. Those details give the tea a clear identity for anyone who enjoys exploring origin and season through a cup. Its appeal is in the experience of a tea with its own character: an aroma to pause over, a rounded feel on the palate and a finish that stays with you. It is a thoughtful choice when you want to move from familiar black tea towards a more individual estate selection.

No. Emerald is the name of this selection; the product information identifies it as black tea. Names can be evocative, so it helps to read the tea type alongside them when choosing a new variety. This is a single estate Nilgiri black tea from Billimalai Estate, offered as a second flush harvest. If you are looking for a green tea, choose a product specifically labelled as green tea. Emerald is for customers who want to discover the character of Nilgiri black tea.

Single estate means the tea is identified with one garden rather than presented as a blend of teas from several gardens. For Emerald, that garden is Billimalai Estate near Coonoor in the Nilgiris. Origin becomes part of the pleasure: you know the place connected to the leaf in your cup. It also makes Emerald interesting to compare with another selection from Billimalai. You can notice what the teas have in common and where their individual characters begin to differ.

Emerald would make a considered gift for someone who already enjoys black tea and takes pleasure in discovering new origins. Its single estate Nilgiri identity gives you more to share than a name on a packet: you can tell the recipient about Billimalai Estate and its second flush selection. It also suits someone who enjoys quiet moments with tea and likes noticing the cup’s aroma, body and finish. A short personal note about why you chose it will make the gift feel complete.