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Summer Harvest
Summer harvests, known as "second flush" in India, "xia cha" in China and "nibancha" in Japan, generally take place in June and July, and have very different organoleptic qualities to spring teas. These teas generally benefit from more sunshine, less rain and a longer growing period, often in several stages depending on temperatures, which gives them more robust flavours.
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Summer harvests
The infusion of summer teas is often dense and full-bodied, with more tannin and astringency than spring teas. The color of the cup ranges from golden yellow to dark amber, due in part to the natural oxidation of new leaves in summer.
These leaves are also more exposed to insect bites, including the Jacobiasca formosana, a leafhopper that provokes a defense reaction in the tea bushes, giving rise to the famous muscatel grape aromas characteristic of certain summer Darjeelings, such as the famous "muscatel" black teas from the Selimbong tea garden.
Overall, summer teas offer intense fruity aromas, evoking ripe fruits such as peach, apricot, red fruit or muscatel grape. They are also appreciated for their spicy notes, reminiscent of cinnamon, cloves or nutmeg.
They're perfect for those looking for a full-bodied, sustained tea experience, offering a clean palette of flavors and a long, lingering finish.
Overall, summer teas offer intense fruity aromas, reminiscent of ripe fruits such as peach, apricot, red berries or muscat grapes. They are also appreciated for their spicy notes, reminiscent of cinnamon, cloves or nutmeg.
They're perfect for those looking for a full-bodied, sustained tea experience, offering a clean palette of flavors and a long finish.
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