India’s north eastern region of Darjeeling is set in the foothills of the Himalayas. Second flush teas are picked in May and June after the bushes have lain dormant over the Winter.

This semi-oxidised tea from Taiwan has a large ragged leaf and gives a light liquor with a slightly peachy aftertaste.

China Congou black leaf tea is layered with pink rose petals to give a mellow, sweet-tasting tea with a wonderfully perfumed aroma.