Tankha

Indian Oolong Tea, Phoobsering Estate, Darjeeling

A Tankha is a Tibetan Buddhist tapestry. An appropriate name, considering the rich tapestry of flavors found in this remarkable oolong tea. Phoobsering is one of the oldest tea plantations in Darjeeling. Produced at about 6,000 feet, our high-grown Tankha oolong tea is medium-bodied with floral notes and a complex flavor. The liquor is bright and golden, and subtle hints of tropical fruit, sweetness, and a faint woodiness can be detected. India may not be known for its oolongs, but of late they have been showing signs of perfecting the art. Enjoy Tankha hot or iced.

Phoobsering Estate is currently under conversion to organic and will be Certified Bio-Organic in 2010.

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4.67 (3 reviews)

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My favorite tea

Nov 12, 2008 by: Sue, San Francisco, CA 5

Tankha has beaten out all the other teas I buy online. I''''ve been drinking loose teas for the past 4 years, and this is my favorite. By Far!!! I would recommend making sure your water is not hot. When it is warm (but not lukewarm), the tea tastes really sweet.

Great tea

Sep 3, 2008 by: David Felling, Urbana, IL 4

Good flavor for iced tea

Exquisite flavor

Sep 3, 2008 by: Rachel, Phoenix AZ 5

Tankha is highly recommended - light and almost sweet for an oolong. I've tried Phoobsering teas before - they are all good, but this is one of my favorites. 5 stars.

On The Web

• Nov25Review: The Simple Leaf Tankha » Tea ReviewsOverheard on: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:32:13 +0000
• Nov22Tankha from @SimpleLeaf has a very intriguing woody note that lingers on the roof of my mouth for a second or two after a sip. Interesting!Overheard on: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:16:39 +0000
• Nov21Amber Karnes: @simpleleaf thank you for the generous tea samples! enjoying tankha now. delicious! after these run out i'll certainly be placing an order.Overheard on: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:32:40 +0000
• Nov13The Best of Tea » Darjeeling Oolong Tea Products Teas » The Simple Leaf: TankhaOverheard on: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:39:55 +0000
• Oct27Tankha from @SimpleLeaf is great oolong tea. Subtle and sweet. :9 Mmmmm...Overheard on: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:17:08 +0000
• Sep12Big fan of The Simple Leaf's Tankha, so sipping some and awaiting that review.Overheard on: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:04:47 +0000
• Sep12Drinking a delicious Oolong from The Simple Leaf. http://thesimpleleaf.com/ Reviews to come on The Tea Talk soon. http://theteatalk.comOverheard on: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:03:16 +0000
• Sep02Authoritea.: The Simple Leaf TankhaOverheard on: Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:19:26 +0000
• Aug23Tankha « Tea Escapade - Tea BlogOverheard on: Sat, 23 Aug 2008 21:10:07 +0000
• Jul21Viddler.com - STeaP Episode #44: Oo La Long - Uploaded by superteapeopleOverheard on: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:57:50 +0000

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