Dark Floral Gaba Tea, meticulously selected by our Teemaailm experts for true connoisseurs in Estonia’s tea community. This oolong, undergoing special processing in an oxygen-free environment, boasts a unique organoleptic profile that unfolds with each infusion.
In its dry form, the tea leaves are tightly rolled, dark brown granules with subtle lighter flecks, exuding a complex, deep aroma with notes of dried fruits, chocolate, and barely perceptible floral accents. Upon first acquaintance with the brew, it reveals a rich, amber-red color reminiscent of a setting sun. The aroma of the brewed tea unfolds a rich palette: ripe cherry, dark honey, and delicate nuances of wildflowers, intertwined with a light spiciness.
Taste and Aftertaste of Dark Floral Gaba
The taste of Dark Floral Gaba tea captivates with its multifaceted nature and velvety smoothness. It is dense, oily, with a noticeable sweetness that harmoniously combines with a slight astringency and pleasant tartness. In the first infusion, notes of dried fruits and caramel dominate, followed by hints of wood and dark chocolate. As it unfolds, the taste acquires more pronounced floral and honeyed tones, creating a sense of comfort and harmony. The aftertaste is long, enveloping, with a pleasant sweetness and light freshness, inviting another sip. This tea is ideal for meditative tea sessions, allowing one to fully immerse themselves in a world of taste sensations.
The high-altitude plantations where Gaba is born are shrouded in thick fogs that gently caress the tea bushes, saturating them with moisture and special energy. Mineral-rich soils and significant day-to-night temperature fluctuations create ideal conditions for the formation of the tea leaf’s unique chemical composition. It was under such conditions, at an altitude of over 1000 meters, that a rare phenomenon was once observed: tea leaves accidentally left in an anaerobic environment acquired extraordinary properties. This discovery became a legend and led to the creation of Gaba tea, which offers its connoisseurs unparalleled sensations.
- Utensils: 🍵 Clay teapot or porcelain gaiwan.
- Water temperature: 🔥 90-95°C.
- Tea quantity: ⚖️ 5-7 grams per 100-120 ml of water.
- First infusion: 💧 “Awakening” — quick, 5-10 seconds, then discard the water.
- Subsequent infusions: ⏳ Start with 15-20 seconds, gradually increasing the time by 5-10 seconds with each infusion. Withstands up to 7-10 infusions.
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