Royal Darjeeling Rajah Imperial

by Royal Blue Tea

Premium Darjeeling black tea bottled tea, FTGFOP-1S grade, Imperial level, presented in a wooden box

Still Amber0% ABVView on Royal Blue Tea website

Also known as: Royal Darjeeling Rajah

Production Philosophy

Hand-Rolling Technique. The rolling process for Royal Darjeeling Rajah Imperial incorporates the hand-rolling technique used in gyokuro tea manufacturing.[1]

Composition & Vinification

Makaibari Winter Buds — Base Leaf. The tea leaves for Royal Darjeeling Rajah Imperial originate from the Makaibari (Makai Bari) Tea Estate in the Darjeeling region of West Bengal, India, at an altitude of approximately 1,300 meters. The leaves are drawn from a special cultivation area of the estate. They are hand-picked on full moon nights during winter, on days when snow or frost falls, with new buds picked one by one.[2],[3]

Tasting Profile

Appearance. Royal Darjeeling Rajah Imperial has crystal-clear clarity, described by Royal Blue Tea as deriving from its silvery tea leaves.[3]

Nose. The tea carries a mellow, calm aroma.[1]

Palate. The palate is described as clear and pure, free of astringency and off-flavors, with a mellow taste. It finishes with an elegant aftertaste.[2]