Margaret's Hope

Description:

Margaret's Hope is a love letter from the Himalayas—a second flush Darjeeling black tea cultivated in the mist-laden highlands where slow-growing tea shrubs breathe thin, cool air, absorbing the soul of the mountains. Named for a planter’s daughter whose hope forever imprinted this estate, each wiry, moon-gold leaf yields a sparkling amber infusion, rich with the quiet majesty of its high-altitude origin.

The experience unfolds with alpine grace: first, the aroma rises—an intoxicating bouquet of sun-ripened Muscat grapes and dewy orchids, woven through with whispers of nutmeg and clove-like spice. On the palate, the tea reveals its profound duality: a vibrant, champagne-like brightness dances atop a deep, structured body of amber honey and sun-warmed cedar. Delicate hints of wildflower honey and stone fruit sweetness soften the cup, while a lingering floral finish—reminiscent of Himalayan orchids at twilight—floats like a sigh. This is Darjeeling in its most poetic form: ethereal yet grounded, spirited yet serene.

Perfect for moments craving contemplative elevation, savor it in the quietude of mid-morning, alongside buttery shortbread, or as an afternoon pause that transports you to terraced slopes veiled in mist. Its gentle tannins and nuanced complexity invite reverence, turning each sip into a meditation on place and patience.

Crafted for those who find wonder in whispers, Margaret’s Hope is more than tea—it’s liquid geography: a single cup, and you’re standing above the clouds, where hope and terroir intertwine in every steeped sigh of the mountains.

Memory, mountains and mastery

Caffeine Level: 4

Flavor Notes:

• Vibrant, champagne-like brightness that enlivens the palate

• Deep, structured notes of amber honey and sun-warmed cedar

• Delicate hints of wildflower honey and stone fruit

• Lingering floral notes reminiscent of Himalayan orchids at twilight

Ingredients:

black tea

Brewing Guide:

Measure: 1 tsp per 8 oz
Water Temp: 203-212 °F
Steep Time: 4-5 mins
Re-steep: 1 additional

Best served: Try it with a touch of honey

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