Indian Green Tea: Ooty

Ipurchased some Ooty Green Tea from Tao of Tea the other day. The tea originates from Nilgiri, India and is harvested in the winter. It is organic and is reported to yield a strong, roasted, slightly fruity aroma with a brisk flavor and full, smooth finish.

"Ooty" is named after the town of Udhagamandalam which is the British called Ootacamund. The leaves are:

Long, deep green colored leaves, baked at high temperatures to give a strong, slightly brisk green tea.1

The preparation temperature for 1 tsp of leaf for 8 oz. of water is 150-170 degrees steeping for 2-3 minutes. The suggested number of infusions is 2-3.

As I prepared this tea, I could smell the slightly fruity aroma as is described. The flavor was also very brisk with the full finish. Although I steeped the first infusion a little longer, the liquor was still very smooth.

The steeped leaves left behind, as you can see are medium size pieces with tender stems. The aroma off this freshly steeped leaves was very fruity. With each additional infusion, that aroma dissipated.

The second infusion, I think, was much better. I detected an even more fragrant aroma the second time which was quite pleasant to the nose. The flavor, although a bit weaker than the first, was perfect

The third infusion yielded a much weaker liquor. Because I tend to drink my tea with a stronger steep, I was not as please with the third infusion. I could still detect the fragrant aroma. The flavor was a little washed out on this infusion, however the liquor was still a pleasant color—a light golden.

I would recommend this leaf, certainly to drinkers of green tea. The flavor is very unique and would be good for just about any occasion.

You can order the tea through Tao of Tea’s website. The cost per ounce is $1.75 or 3 oz tin for $6.25

Peace and Joy!

~Amadeus

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