{"title":"LaKyrsiew Tea","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"india-lakyrsiew-aunty-heathers-cloud-tea-first-flush","title":"India - LaKyrsiew - Aunty Heather's Cloud Tea - First Flush","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1005-1310m (3300-4300 ft)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea tree age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-23 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: AV2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e BD17 2025 (7kg micro-batch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransport yourself to the \"Abode of the Clouds\" in Shillong, Meghalaya, with \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"83\" data-start=\"68\"\u003eAunty Heather's Cloud Tea - First Flush\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"83\" data-start=\"68\"\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003ea delightfully exquisite and rare First Flush black tea from India's \u003ca title=\"LaKyrsiew producer page\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chadodo.co.uk\/pages\/lakyrsiew\"\u003eLaKyrsiew\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fruity and floral organic black tea processed similarly to Darjeeling second flush teas with a liquor giving a rich golden colour. Opening with an aroma reminiscent of lychee, grape and subtle woodiness, it begins with a juicy taste of grape-like sweetness and grows in complexity with muscatel notes with floral accents, progressing further into a fruity finish with a medium body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced as a micro-batch from the AV2 cultivar famed for its use in Darjeeling teas, this tea reflects the dedication of the artisans behind it under the guidance of renowned Indian tea expert, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nalinmodha.com\/\" title=\"Nalin Modha's website\"\u003eMr Nalin Modha\u003c\/a\u003e, offering a unique taste experience with flavour aspects reminiscent of Darjeeling and Assam. If Darjeeling tea can be considered the Champagne of black tea, then LaKyrsiew's teas are the Dom Pérignon of black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the very beginning it was important for us to feature LaKyrsiew's teas not only for their wonderful flavour and quality, but due to our mission in bringing a taste of home back to Northern Ireland for Aunty Heather whom we have named the teas after. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeather, or Aunty Heather to Boris, one of the owners of LaKyrsiew, is a dear friend of the Cha Dodo family and hails from Shillong where she grew up on the Khasi lands. These days she lives up the road from us. Her brother Robert, or Bob, married into Boris' family and was one of the very people who first planted the tea bushes of LaKyrsiew all those years ago. The incredible tea that we drink from the estate today is in part thanks to him. It is also thanks to Heather that we first became familiar with LaKyrsiew's tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is with gratitude that we have been able to bring the tea back to her with local availability and now we are excited to share such fine black tea with all of you. To us, this tea is more than just a drink but representing the story of how our families have come together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Editor_t__not_edited__WuRP8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Editor_t__not_edited_long__JuNNx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion Recommendations:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOur brewing recommendation follows the recommendations from Boris of LaKyrsiew.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tea can \u003c\/span\u003ebe infused \u003cspan class=\"Editor_t__added__LtuNJ\"\u003eat least\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Editor_t__not_edited_long__JuNNx\"\u003ethree times, with each infusion \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Editor_t__added__LtuNJ\"\u003ebringing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Editor_t__not_edited_long__JuNNx\"\u003e deeper layers of flavour, and passionate tea lovers may \u003c\/span\u003eeven \u003cspan class=\"Editor_t__added__LtuNJ\"\u003efind\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Editor_t__added__LtuNJ\"\u003efurther \u003c\/span\u003ecomplexity \u003cspan class=\"Editor_t__added__LtuNJ\"\u003eon\u003c\/span\u003e each brew. Use hotter water for subsequent brews and adjust brewing time for desired strength.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso excellent cold brewed overnight by either having 8-12g of tea in a 1 litre jug of water placed in the fridge over 8-12 hours, or by first brewing this quantity with hot water then allowing to cool first before refrigerating. Adjust quantity to taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LaKyrsiew","offers":[{"title":"50g (Produced 2025\/04\/13)","offer_id":50988240175442,"sku":"IN-LAKYRSIEW-AHCT-FF-50G","price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/6121\/0962\/files\/aunty-heathers-cloud-tea-first-flush-face.jpg?v=1755009435"},{"product_id":"india-lakyrsiew-aunty-heathers-cloud-tea-second-flush","title":"India - LaKyrsiew - Aunty Heather's Cloud Tea - Second Flush","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1005-1310m (3300-4300 ft)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea tree age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-23 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: AV2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e BD28 2025 (7kg micro-batch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransport yourself to the \"Abode of the Clouds\" in Shillong, Meghalaya, with \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"83\" data-start=\"68\"\u003eAunty Heather's Cloud Tea - Second Flush\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"83\" data-start=\"68\"\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003ea delightfully exquisite and rare Second Flush black tea from India's \u003ca title=\"LaKyrsiew producer page\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chadodo.co.uk\/pages\/lakyrsiew\"\u003eLaKyrsiew\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bright, delicate and floral black tea processed similarly to Darjeeling first flush teas, its leaves almost green in colour giving a light golden liquor. Opening with the aroma and taste of spring flowers and light spice, it progresses with a smooth, bright acidity into a balanced, if slightly drying finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced as a micro-batch from the AV2 cultivar famed for its use in Darjeeling teas, this tea reflects the dedication of the artisans behind it under the guidance of renowned Indian tea expert, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nalinmodha.com\/\" title=\"Nalin Modha's website\"\u003eMr Nalin Modha\u003c\/a\u003e, offering a unique taste experience with flavour aspects reminiscent of Darjeeling and Assam. If Darjeeling tea can be considered the Champagne of black tea, then LaKyrsiew's teas are the Dom Pérignon of black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the very beginning it was important for us to feature LaKyrsiew's teas not only for their wonderful flavour and quality, but due to our mission in bringing a taste of home back to Northern Ireland for Aunty Heather whom we have named the teas after. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeather, or Aunty Heather to Boris, one of the owners of LaKyrsiew, is a dear friend of the Cha Dodo family and hails from Shillong where she grew up on the Khasi lands. These days she lives up the road from us. Her brother Robert, or Bob, married into Boris' family and was one of the very people who first planted the tea bushes of LaKyrsiew all those years ago. The incredible tea that we drink from the estate today is in part thanks to him. It is also thanks to Heather that we first became familiar with LaKyrsiew's tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is with gratitude that we have been able to bring the tea back to her with local availability and now we are excited to share such fine black tea with all of you. To us, this tea is more than just a drink but representing the story of how our families have come together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1005-1310m (3300-4300 ft)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea tree age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-23 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: AV2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e BD17 2025 (7kg micro-batch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransport yourself to the \"Abode of the Clouds\" in Shillong, Meghalaya, with \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"83\" data-start=\"68\"\u003eAunty Heather's Cloud Tea - First Flush\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"83\" data-start=\"68\"\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003ea delightfully exquisite and rare First Flush black tea from India's \u003ca title=\"LaKyrsiew producer page\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chadodo.co.uk\/pages\/lakyrsiew\"\u003eLaKyrsiew\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fruity and floral organic black tea processed similarly to Darjeeling second flush teas with a liquor giving a rich golden colour. Opening with an aroma reminiscent of lychee, grape and subtle woodiness, it begins with a juicy taste of grape-like sweetness and grows in complexity with muscatel notes with floral accents, progressing further into a fruity finish with a medium body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced as a micro-batch from the AV2 cultivar famed for its use in Darjeeling teas, this tea reflects the dedication of the artisans behind it under the guidance of renowned Indian tea expert, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nalinmodha.com\/\" title=\"Nalin Modha's website\"\u003eMr Nalin Modha\u003c\/a\u003e, offering a unique taste experience with flavour aspects reminiscent of Darjeeling and Assam. If Darjeeling tea can be considered the Champagne of black tea, then LaKyrsiew's teas are the Dom Pérignon of black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the very beginning it was important for us to feature LaKyrsiew's teas not only for their wonderful flavour and quality, but due to our mission in bringing a taste of home back to Northern Ireland for Aunty Heather whom we have named the teas after. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeather, or Aunty Heather to Boris, one of the owners of LaKyrsiew, is a dear friend of the Cha Dodo family and hails from Shillong where she grew up on the Khasi lands. These days she lives up the road from us. Her brother Robert, or Bob, married into Boris' family and was one of the very people who first planted the tea bushes of LaKyrsiew all those years ago. The incredible tea that we drink from the estate today is in part thanks to him. It is also thanks to Heather that we first became familiar with LaKyrsiew's tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is with gratitude that we have been able to bring the tea back to her with local availability and now we are excited to share such fine black tea with all of you. To us, this tea is more than just a drink but representing the story of how our families have come together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Editor_t__not_edited__WuRP8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Editor_t__not_edited_long__JuNNx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion Recommendations:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOur brewing recommendation follows the recommendations from Boris of LaKyrsiew.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tea can \u003c\/span\u003ebe infused \u003cspan class=\"Editor_t__added__LtuNJ\"\u003eat least\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Editor_t__not_edited_long__JuNNx\"\u003ethree times, with each infusion \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Editor_t__added__LtuNJ\"\u003ebringing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Editor_t__not_edited_long__JuNNx\"\u003e deeper layers of flavour, and passionate tea lovers may \u003c\/span\u003eeven \u003cspan class=\"Editor_t__added__LtuNJ\"\u003efind\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Editor_t__added__LtuNJ\"\u003efurther \u003c\/span\u003ecomplexity \u003cspan class=\"Editor_t__added__LtuNJ\"\u003eon\u003c\/span\u003e each brew. Use hotter water for subsequent brews and adjust brewing time for desired strength.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso excellent cold brewed overnight by either having 8-12g of tea in a 1 litre jug of water placed in the fridge over 8-12 hours, or by first brewing this quantity with hot water then allowing to cool first before refrigerating. Adjust quantity to taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LaKyrsiew","offers":[{"title":"50g (Produced 2025\/05\/09)","offer_id":50988243419474,"sku":"IN-LAKYRSIEW-AHCT-SF-50G","price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/6121\/0962\/files\/aunty-heathers-cloud-tea-second-flush-face.jpg?v=1755008626"},{"product_id":"india-lakyrsiew-aunty-heathers-cloud-teas","title":"India - LaKyrsiew - Aunty Heather's Cloud Teas","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\"\u003eAunty Heather's Cloud Teas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"490\" class=\"\"\u003eTransport yourself to the \"Abode of the Clouds\" in Shillong, Meghalaya, with \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"83\"\u003eAunty Heather's Cloud Teas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"83\"\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003ea delightful pairing of exquisite First and Second Flush black teas from India's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chadodo.co.uk\/pages\/lakyrsiew\" title=\"LaKyrsiew producer page\"\u003eLaKyrsiew\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis bundle invites you to explore the art of tea craftsmanship from the foot of the Indian Himalayas, where recovered history, tradition, organic sustainability, and community intertwine in every cup. Each tea, produced from the AV2 cultivar famed for its use in Darjeeling teas, reflects the dedication of the artisans behind it under the guidance of renowned Indian tea expert, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nalinmodha.com\/\" title=\"Nalin Modha's website\"\u003eMr Nalin Modha\u003c\/a\u003e, offering a unique taste experience with flavour aspects reminiscent of Darjeeling, Assam. If Darjeeling tea can be considered the Champagne of black tea, then LaKyrsiew's teas are the Dom Pérignon of black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"728\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"517\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chadodo.co.uk\/products\/myanmar-five-trees-estate-tree-spirit-white\"\u003eAunty Heather's Cloud Tea - First Flush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chadodo.co.uk\/products\/myanmar-five-trees-estate-tree-spirit-white\"\u003e 50g\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e A bright, delicate and floral organic micro-batch AV2 cultivar black tea processed similarly to Darjeeling first flush teas, its leaves almost green in colour giving a light golden liquor. Opening with the aroma and taste of spring flowers and light spice, it progresses with a smooth, bright acidity into a balanced, if slightly drying finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"957\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chadodo.co.uk\/products\/india-lakyrsiew-aunty-heathers-cloud-tea-second-flush\" title=\"Aunty Heather's Cloud Tea Second Flush product page\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eAunty Heather's Cloud Tea - Second Flush 50g\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e A fruity and floral organic micro-batch AV2 cultivar black tea processed similarly to Darjeeling second flush teas with a liquor giving a rich golden colour. Opening with an aroma reminiscent of lychee, grape and subtle woodiness, it begins with a juicy taste of grape-like sweetness and grows in complexity with muscatel notes with floral accents, progressing further into a fruity finish with a medium body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1781\" class=\"\"\u003eSince the very beginning it was important for us to feature LaKyrsiew's teas not only for their wonderful flavour and quality, but due to our mission in bringing a taste of home back to Northern Ireland for Aunty Heather whom we have named the teas after. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeather, or Aunty Heather to Boris, one of the owners of LaKyrsiew, is a dear friend of the Cha Dodo family and hails from Shillong where she grew up on the Khasi lands. These days she lives up the road from us. Her brother Robert, or Bob, married into Boris' family and was one of the very people who first planted the tea bushes of LaKyrsiew all those years ago. The incredible tea that we drink from the estate today is in part thanks to him. It is also thanks to Heather that we first became familiar with LaKyrsiew's tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is with gratitude that we have been able to bring the tea back to her with local availability and now we are excited to share such fine black tea with all of you. To us, this tea is more than just a drink but representing the story of how our families have come together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSavour the Dom Pérignon of black tea with every sip.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LaKyrsiew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51296124371282,"sku":"IN-LAKYRSIEW-AHCT","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/6121\/0962\/files\/LaKyrsiew_-_Aunty_Heather_s_Cloud_Teas_copy.jpg?v=1755005008"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.chadodo.co.uk\/collections\/lakyrsiew-tea.oembed","provider":"Cha Dodo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}