Dry leaf of Nilgiri

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Nilgiris

Tamil Nadu, India

Black · 8.1/10 editor's score

Nilgiri

Bright, fragrant and smooth, with citrus and light floral notes.

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About Nilgiris: region, elevation, climate, best season

Region: Nilgiri hills, Tamil Nadu and Kerala ¹
Elevation: About 1,000 to 2,500 m ¹
Climate: Two monsoons, picking all year ¹
Best season: Cool winter months, "frost teas" ¹

Sources

Wikipedia, "Nilgiri tea". en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nilgiri_tea
Wikipedia, "Tea leaf grading". en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea_leaf_grading

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