Crush Tear Curl

Crush Tear Curl is a layered black tea blend that combines the full and vibrant character of Sri Lankan black tea with the elegant, floral nuances of Darjeeling First Flush and the distinct bergamot character of Earl Grey.

The first sip reveals bright citrus notes reminiscent of bergamot. Then, the robust body and balanced bitterness of Sri Lankan black tea become prominent, while Darjeeling First Flush adds a lighter, more fragrant, and floral layer to the blend. It leaves a strong, vibrant, and long finish in the cup.

Harvest Structure

• Sri Lankan Black Tea: Full body, vibrant character, and balanced bitterness.

• Darjeeling First Flush Black Tea: Elegant, fresh, and with floral nuances.

• Earl Grey Black Tea: Distinct citrus character derived from natural bergamot flavor.

The Story of the Name

“Crush Tear Curl” is a term derived from a traditional processing technique used in black tea production. Here, it's the specific name of the blend, referring to its vibrant character that combines a strong black tea body with more delicate layers of Darjeeling and bergamot.

Aroma: Bergamot, citrus peel, and fresh floral notes.
Palate: Full-bodied and lively; balanced bitterness with pronounced citrus and elegant Darjeeling notes.
Finish: Clean and long; with bergamot and light floral notes.

Caffeine Content

This is classified as a high-caffeine tea on our site. The caffeine content can vary depending on the amount of leaves used, the water temperature, and the brewing time.

How to Drink It?

• Simple: The body of Sri Lankan tea, the floral delicacy of Darjeeling, and the vibrant character of bergamot are felt in the most balanced way.

• With milk or sugar: A small amount of milk can soften the pronounced bitterness; however, we primarily recommend drinking it neat, as it can detract from Darjeeling's refined nuances.

• As a cold brew: The bitterness softens, and the citrus character of bergamot and the floral aspect of Darjeeling are felt more cleanly.

• With food: It pairs well with butter cookies, lemon cake, croissants, vanilla cakes, fruit tarts, and dark chocolate desserts.

Suggested Preparation Method

For hot brewing, steep 4–6 g of tea in 200 ml of water at approximately 95°C for 3–5 minutes.

For cold brewing, add 20–25 g of tea to 1 liter of water at approximately 24°C, let it steep in the refrigerator for 24 hours, and then strain.

• For those who like strong but not one-dimensional black teas.

• For those who enjoy the vibrant and citrusy character of bergamot.

• For those looking for a more layered blend than classic Earl Grey.

• For those who want the elegant, floral nuances of Darjeeling combined with a full-bodied figure.

• For those who prefer a pronounced bitterness and a long finish.

• For those who prefer to drink their tea black.

• For those looking for a high-caffeine black tea suitable for both hot and cold brewing.