Glendale Estate near Coonoor has won the coveted ‘Silver Medal’ in the Global Tea Championship (GTC).

“This is the second consecutive year we are wining ‘Silver Medal’ in the GTC. In GTC’s 2019 edition held in the US, the ‘Glendale Twirl’ tea got recognition in the ‘unique open’ category passing through rigorous evaluation, including on technical aspects, by the international jury”, K Gopal Krishnan, Director, Glenworth Estate Ltd., which owns Glendale Estate, told Business Line .

“The ‘Glendale Twirl’ is made from the tender buds that are handpicked early in the morning but handled like delicate flowers. The tea is manufactured when the weather is very cold and dry. When the leaf reaches optimum wither, the leaf is carefully and very slowly ‘twisted’ in a special tea roller and hence the name ‘TWIRL’. The oxidation of the twisted leaf is very critical. Only during this process, the tea leaf develops the sweet aroma and the yellowish liquor colour”, he explained.

“This tea has wiry, well twisted, blackish brown but visibly green leaf. An earthy and sweet floral aroma emanates from the dry leaf. The infused leaf of this tea is bright, greenish yellow with winter green aroma”, he detailed.

“Its liquor is bright golden yellow with hints of red at the edges of the cup. It is a light liquoring tea, sweet and flowery with spicy notes and irresistible winter green taste. The captivating floral aroma coming through the cup takes the tea connoisseur to a Heavenly bliss!”, he noted.

“By our winning this ‘Silver Medal’, we will be showcased in the ‘Buyers Guide 2019’ which is distributed digitally worldwide. Besides, we get an opportunity to showcase this award winning tea at the Winners’ Tasting Circle in The World Tea Expo”, Gopal Krishnan said.

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