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Estate Tea- Nilgiri-South India
Nonsuch
Grade:BOP
Nonsuch is one of the best Nilgiri district
teas in league with Tiger Hill and Pascoe’s Woodlands. The Nilgiri area is in
Southern Central India and certainly well suited to the production of tea. The
cooler temperatures of the mountains and abundant rainfall ensure superb
cropping conditions. Generally Nilgiri teas resemble better Ceylon teas but tend
to be somewhat more delicate in their flavor. Nonsuch has a hint of fruitiness
that is quite distinct to the Nilgiri area.
Nilgiri is a mountainous region of Tamil Nadu
State in southeastern India. The peaks of the Nilgiri rises abruptly from the
surrounding plains to an elevation of 5000 - 8500 feet above sea level. Tea was
first planted on an experimental basis in 1835 and the first commercial tea
garden was at Thiashola Tea Garden which began operations in 1859. The tea at
Thiashola was cultivated by Chinese prisoners of war, captured by the British
during the Opium Wars.
The climate of the Nilgiri allows tea to be
produced all year round. The first flushes of the new season are picked from
April until May and account for about 25% of the region’s total harvest. The 2nd
flush - accounting for about 40-45% of the yearly crop is from Sept. to Nov.,
and lastly the third flush is from Dec. to Jan. The best teas are produced
during January and August.
2 oz = 20-25 cups
4 oz = 40-50 cups
8 oz = 100-125 cups
 Storage
tins available in several styles
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