Darjeeling Autumnal Arya Ruby

A Tea Characterized by the Elegant Aroma of AV2 Clonal

Arya Tea Estate is one of our preferred partners due to its consistently high-quality tea and excellent processing techniques. Ruby, one of the representative teas of Arya Tea Estate, is mainly composed of a clonal cultivar known as AV2, which is highly regarded for its outstanding aroma and flavor. In the garden section where Ruby is harvested, AV2 is the principal cultivar, but other cultivars are also mixed in. We believe that this contributes to Ruby’s complex and elegant aroma. Likewise, Diamond, another representative tea from Arya Tea Estate, is composed exclusively of AV2. This results in the clarity and uniform aromatic profile that characterizes Diamond.

Full-Bodied with an Elegant Aroma

This tea has a full-bodied character and carries an impression similar to Second Flush, with honey-like notes and dried fruit nuances. As with First Flush, Autumnal tea also benefits from about 1 year of maturation, which further enhances its aroma. However, our current lineup does not include Darjeeling Autumnal, and this tea already displays a vivid and well-defined aroma at present. Therefore, we decided to release it without long-term aging. If you are interested, we recommend keeping it unopened and storing it in a relatively warm place for several years. With further maturation, the rich fruit-like aroma is expected to become even more pronounced.