{"product_id":"ariel-darjeeling-himalaya-special-black-tea","title":"Darjeeling Himalaya Special","description":"\u003cp\u003eARIEL's Darjeeling Himalaya is a single-origin first flush black tea sourced from the high-altitude foothills of northern India – one of the most recognizable origin stories in specialty tea and a reliable menu anchor for café and hospitality programmes. Available in loose leaf format, it is well suited to both individual service and batch brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cup is bright and clear, with the delicate floral character and muscatel finish that defines first flush Darjeeling. A gentle sweetness carries through to a lingering, clean close – approachable for guests new to single-origin black tea and distinctive enough to anchor a premium menu position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown in the misty foothills of the Himalayan range in northern India, this Darjeeling is harvested as first flush – the earliest pluck of the season, hand-selected for its fresh, nuanced character. The leaves are processed through withering, rolling, oxidation, and drying, preserving the integrity of each flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep 2.5 g per 250 ml at 95 °C for 3 minutes. At commercial volume, a 1 kg bag yields approximately 400 servings at the standard infusion ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Whole leaf black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Loose leaf,1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kosher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black tea, single origin, first flush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Terra Café et Thé Ltée","offers":[{"title":"1 kg loose leaf","offer_id":44106152837171,"sku":"TARIORINRIN08F001","price":106.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg loose leaf (volume price)","offer_id":44106152869939,"sku":"TARIORINRIN08V001","price":103.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/2363\/3971\/files\/terra-ariel-darjeeling-himalaya-black-tea-1kg.jpg?v=1780683494","url":"https:\/\/wholesale.cafeterra.ca\/products\/ariel-darjeeling-himalaya-special-black-tea","provider":"Terra Coffee \u0026 Tea Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}