Frost Tea -- Anyone tried?

[12BottleBar]

Has anyone else tried the frost teas produced by Los Angeles' Chado and James Norwood Pratt. They introduced them several years ago. Single estate leaves picked at the height of the frost, just like ice wine.

Do any other producers make this kind of tea? Absolutely lovely stuff.

[Richard Kilgore]

Searching "frost tea" on the chado site, I can't find it. Can you supply a link?

[12BottleBar]

I couldn't it on Chado's site either, but I did find this link:

http://www.todd-holland.com/teacart/pc/Burnside-Estate-Special-Frost-Tea-153p1686.htm

Devan Shah, mentioned therein, is the owner of Chado. Burnside is my favorite of the frost teas. Amazingly delicate and rich.

[Richard Kilgore]

I see now. These are Nilgiri frost teas. Tea Source carries a Nilgiri frost tea; that's the only other tea merchant I am aware of that carries this type of tea, but there may be others.

Anyone else know of other sources?

[12BottleBar]

Thanks, Richard. I wasn't certain if it was common, but it sure is lovely.

[rmillman]

I have the Tea Source. Slightly more sweet/floral than other black teas; quite nice on a rainy day.

[12BottleBar]

Thanks, I'll give that a try.