t-Series Designer Gourmet Teas by Dilmah A tea for every occasion. Dilmah t-Series presents a collection of teas that are known around the world only for their excellence. Teas so different that there is a tea for every mood. The range presents a vast array of designer gourmet teas including Very Special Rare Tea like the Ceylon Silver Tips and Seasonal Flush. The Seasonal Flush by t-Series is a tea so rare that it is produced only as a result of a seasonal phenomenon that occurs twice a year.
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AVAILABLE FORMATS
Loose Leaf Tea Available in mini tin caddies
Loose Leaf Tea Available in tin caddies
Luxury Leaf Tea Bags Available in tin caddies
Dedicated Food Service Packaging Available in 30’s to 50’s
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BLACK TEAS SUPREME CEYLON SINGLE ORIGIN
NUWARA ELIYA PEKOE
Ceylon Tea was recognized as the finest since the late 1800s when its bright, brisk and full bodied teas made tea and Ceylon famous throughout Europe. There was good reason for this as the island produces teas to please every palate - from the earthy and rich low elevation teas, to the light, delicate high elevation teas. This Ceylon Broken Orange Pekoe is the perfect Ceylon Tea, offering body, brightness, structure, strength and colour; the features that made Ceylon the home of the finest teas. A full bodied and strong tea.
Tea from Nuwara Eliya, the highest elevation tea growing region in Sri Lanka, also called ‘Little England’, combines sophisticated flavour, with a delicate, golden infusion. This tea country ‘capital’ is at the centre of the four premier tea growing regions of Ceylon. Her teas are relished by connoisseurs for their brightness and distinctive flavour. This seasonal Nuwara Eliya tea is distinctive amongst Ceylon Teas, recognizable by the delicate and gentle character, the golden glow of the tea, and its soft aroma. Best drunk without milk or just a dash.
PRINCE OF KANDY
DOMBAGASTALAWA SINGLE ESTATE FBOP
A princely, high grown Ceylon Single Region Tea, with a beautiful golden brew. This is a delicate tea, with a light and bright personality that displays a touch of the prized Ceylon seasonal character. It is the perfect Afternoon Tea, a wonderful accompaniment to light cakes, pastries and scone. It is a delight on the eye as much as on the taste buds. It should be brewed using spring water.
A regal Ceylon Single Estate Tea. Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe from our Kataboola Estate in the Nawalapitiya Region offers clean, black leaf, with some silvery ‘tip’. Its infusion is clean and open, with a coppery tone indicative of brightness. The brew shows character and depth, with some strength, but generally mellow for a very pleasing yet bright tea. Teas from this region are known for their gentle, yet firm personality.
BRILLIANT BREAKFAST TEA
GALLE DISTRICT OP1
A bright, brisk and bold tea. Intense and majestic, this tea offers body, strength, colour and pungency representing the essence of a fine Ceylon tea. Grown in the Dimbula Valley, the Broken Orange Pekoe leaf yields a burgundy coloured brew which is robust and strong yet bright with an energetic personality. The fine BOP grade of tea with its small particle size produces the strength in this tea. Brew for at least 3 minutes in spring water. Brewed for 4-5 minutes for added strength, this tea then allows the addition of warm, dairy milk if desired.
Ceylon is renowned as the home of the finest teas in the world and for its ability to produce teas of extraordinary variety - full bodied low elevation teas grown at sea level right through to the light and delicate high elevation teas from the Nuwara Eliya region. Galle is a historic seaport and this Orange Pekoe 1 (OP1) is grown in the northern part of the Galle District. The leaf is clean, wiry and black, characteristic of a typical low elevation tea. The infused leaf reveals a coppery hue, yielding a bright, and pleasingly light brew. Deep golden orange in the cup, this tea has a malt, slightly raw aroma and a peaty finish.
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BLACK TEAS
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SINGLE ESTATE ASSAM
SINGLE ESTATE ASSAM
SINGLE ESTATE DARJEELING
Tea grown in India’s Assam region is typically strong and malty. This Special Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe is made in the traditional manner and is more delicate than Assam teas made in the CTC style. Wiry, dark brown leaf with some golden tip produces a coppery brown infusion and a bright, rich brew, with depth and medium strength. An earthy note enhanced by a touch of spice complements a refined and bright tea.
A distinctive and refined experience in tea, fine Darjeeling comes from India’s most famous Darjeeling . This is a Single Estate Darjeeling Tea, grown at 7,000 feet above sea level and within sight of Mount Everest. It offers the characteristically subtle, delicate and sophisticated taste of the best of Darjeeling. The leaf is dark brown with hints of olive, developing to a golden infusion when brewed. The light brew is slightly floral and has a prominent Muscatel note in its finish. The brew maintains a slight piquancy and character whilst overall being soft and gentle.
KEEMUN SPECIAL LEAF TEA
LAPSANG SOUCHONG
Considered the finest amongst China black teas, Keemun Tea, from the Qimen precinct of Anhui province, produces a deep red brown brew. The medium strength brew displays a hint of fruit and a gentle earthiness, with a touch of fruit. It is rounded off in its finish with a characteristic hint of orchid for which Keemun Tea is noted.
A gently smoked gourmet black tea produced in a traditional process that originates in the Qing Dynasty in China. The tea leaves are withered over pine or cypress wood fires producing a distinctive tarry note. This process originated in China’s Fujian Province. The black strips of leaf produce a dark brown infusion and a brew that is dark burgundy, reflecting its strength and body. This is a very traditional and distinctive tea with depth, body and a prominent wood smoke character.
PU-ERH NO. 1 LEAF TEA
THE FIRST CEYLON SOUCHONG
A special tea renowned in China for its medicinal value. Grown in the Yunnan province, Pu-erh tea has been popular in that region since the Tang Dynasty when Pu-erh was taken for relief of indigestion and more recently reducing cholesterol. This tea is semi fermented with a typically earthy taste. Its prominent woody character, with hints of herb and elemental flavour, is unusual amongst China Teas which are usually light and floral. This is the result of the post-fermentation process unique to Pu-Erh.
To the Chinese Lapsang Souchong, with its distinctive, oakey flavour, was a prized tea and the penalty for divulging its secret was death. Having somehow avoided this penalty, First Ceylon Souchong is a uniquely Ceylon Souchong, offering the same strong, smoky character, but with an interesting difference. Ceylon Souchong is a Single Estate Tea produced in the Galle District, and gently panfired using Cinnamon wood. The result a prominent woodsmoke note with a touch of juiciness and sweetness in its finish.
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FLAVOURED BLACK TEAS THE ORIGINAL EARL GREY
LYCHEE WITH ROSE & ALMOND
A legendary tea, named after Charles, 2nd Earl of Grey and former Prime Minister of England. This tea is a combination of a rich and full bodied Ceylon Single Origin Tea with the flavour of Bergamot, a citrus fruit that is native to Calabria in Italy. The strong and distinctive Ceylon Tea partners harmoniously with the Bergamot flavour to offer an authentic Earl Grey Tea. Full bodied yet aromatic, with hints of citrus and a lingering and mildly sweet floral note, this is a majestic tea.
A bright Western High Grown Ceylon Pekoe in a wonderfully aromatic marriage of flavours. The medium bodied Ceylon Pekoe is deliciously complemented by the complex bouquet and fusion of Lychee, Almond and Rose in combination. The soft sweetness of Rose dominates on first sip, giving way on the palate to Almond, eventually embraced by the fruity, fragrant Lychee. A delightful tea with flavours that offer a wonderfully aromatic and delicious experience.
MANGO & STRAWBERRY
PEACH
A fragrant tea with notes of Mango and Strawberry combining in fine balance with the high grown Ceylon Pekoe Leaf Tea. A refreshing and deliciously different composition that combines a bright, medium bodied Ceylon Tea with the sweet, fruity notes. A harmonious combination that is aromatic and pleasingly different.
A gentle fruity aroma with the softly sweet fragrance yielding an elegant and bright tea with a touch of peach. The high grown Ceylon Pekoe from Dilmah Tea Gardens in the Dimbula Valley, produces a medium bodied tea that deliciously complements the soft flavour of peach.
NATURAL CEYLON GINGER TEA
ITALIAN ALMOND TEA
Ceylon was famous for centuries for the quality of her spices and her tea. This is an energetic and authentic combination of the two. The spice ‘hotness’ of Ginger partners beautifully with a Ceylon Single Region Tea grown at an elevation of 5,000 feet, to offer a deliciously different and refreshing tea. Ceylon Ginger with its prominent flavour is prized as a digestive aid and as a ‘pick me up’. The tea and spice are in authentic harmony with the fresh tea, balancing the piquancy of the Ginger to produce a reviving and enjoyable tea.
A delicious union – a medium strength Ceylon Single Region Tea from the Nawalapitiya region, fused with the bittersweet flavour of Italian Almond. Fragrant and rich, the almond and the mellow, malty note that is typical of teas from this region, combine in indulgent harmony, to produce a deep amber infusion. The tea is enveloped by a deliciously piquant aroma of almond, producing an engaging brew with a nutty, sweet edge and mellow but prominent character. It is a perfect ‘dessert tea’ or accompaniment to afternoon tea. Also recommended chilled, either as an Iced Tea or a t-Shake (brewed strong, cooled and poured over vanilla ice cream).
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FLAVOURED BLACK TEAS BLUEBERRY & POMEGRANATE
VANILLA CEYLON TEA
A bright Ceylon Single Region Tea from the Western High Elevation region, finely infused with the tart and woody sweetness of Pomegranate, then beautifully complemented with the soft, fruity sweetness of Blueberry. In combination, the berry note in the two fruits mingles harmoniously with the brisk Ceylon Pekoe. Bright, medium bodied with notes of fruit and a wonderful fragrance, a deliciously piquant tea.
A light and bright Ceylon Single Region Tea with a sensual and aromatic finish. The combination of high grown Ceylon tea and the inspiring aroma of Vanilla make this a very special tea – fragrant, indulgent and bright. The tea is in perfect balance with the creamy and rich aroma of Vanilla. Ideal taken straight, and if sweetness is desired, add a touch of honey to taste. While the tea is infusing, savour the fragrance of tea mingling with Vanilla.
MEDITERRANEAN MANDARIN
NATURALLY MINTY CEYLON PEKOE
A delicious fusion of a light, bright Single Region Ceylon Pekoe grown at 5,000 feet above sea level in the Nuwara Eliya region, lightly enhanced with a touch of the aromatic and juicy sweetness of Mediterranean Mandarin. The lightness in the tea is deliciously enhanced by the sweet, zestful flavour of Mandarin, one of the most appealing fruits of the citrus family. The Mandarin fragrance enhances the sensual appeal of this brew, producing an invigorating, refreshing tea. A perfect afternoon or evening cuppa.
Prominent black leaf from Dilmah tea gardens in the Nawalapitiya region, producing a medium bodied, amber coloured brew. The tea is combined with natural Peppermint leaves and unfurls to reveal hues of coppery brown in the tea and dark olive and jade in the peppermint leaf. The brew is a rich amber, tending golden with the lightness of the peppermint leaves.
CEYLON CINNAMON SPICE TEA
ROSE, MARZIPAN & MINT
The famed Island of Ceylon was sought by ancient explorers for its spices and, since the late 1800s, also for its tea. This tea is a combination of Ceylon’s finest produce – a Single Region Tea, grown at 4,000 feet elevation in the Dimbula valley, and Ceylon Cinnamon, known as ‘true Cinnamon’. When infused, the brew appears golden brown and offers brightness, medium body and a sweet piquancy. The woody note in Cinnamon, with its pervasive fragrance, is enlivening, and complements the tea perfectly with a spicy finish.
A bright & elegant Ceylon Western Pekoe from the Dimbula Valley, in a fragrant fusion with flavours of Rose, Marzipan and Mint. The sensuous Rose offers a floral note whilst a nutty Marzipan and Mint complete the tea. This handpicked Ceylon Single Region tea gently complements the trio of flavours in an aromatic Christmas tea.
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ROSE WITH FRENCH VANILLA
A seductive tea, combining a fine Single Region Pekoe from the Nuwara Eliya region with the sensuous and almost mystical fragrance of rose petals. Celebrated throughout history for its romance, the rose is one of the most pleasing of flavours. The gentle tea is encircled by the soft and slightly sweet aroma of red Rose to offer an alluring and gentle brew. The Rose fragrance is tinged with the flavour of French Vanilla.
GREEN TEAS CEYLON YOUNG HYSON GREEN TEA
GREEN TEA WITH JASMINE FLOWERS
A bright Single Region Ceylon Green Tea grown at 1,400 feet above sea level. Elegant in appearance, the long, well twisted leaf yields a pleasingly gentle brew. The large leaf unfurls when infused, often revealing a full tea leaf. The somewhat brisk green tea presents a herbal note and some fruit which come together in a clean finish with a hint of sweetness. A delightful accompaniment to food, especially fish and salads, and a relaxing afternoon tea.
A gentle green tea in fragrant and delicate union with natural Jasmine petals. The soft, mildly sweet and mystical aroma of Jasmine is enthralling in its combination with green tea. This natural combination offers a refreshing and soothing beverage that is also a delicious palate cleanser.
MOROCCAN MINT GREEN TEA
CEYLON WHOLE LEAF GREEN TEA
Gently uplifting, this combination of green tea with Peppermint leaves produces a delicious and all natural tea experience. The olive green Hyson leaf is tightly curled but opens dramatically when infused, yielding a medium strength amber brew of tea embraced by Peppermint. An aromatic and zestful tea, our Moroccan Mint combines the elegance of Ceylon Young Hyson green tea with an energetic and cleansing Mint to offer a perfect after dinner tea.
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CEYLON WHOLE LEAF GREEN TEA
Tightly rolled and well twisted Ceylon Green Tea grown at around 1,600 feet elevation near the ancient city of Kandy. The infused leaf reveals a full tea leaf in each of the rolled leaves. The unfurling of the leaf and the flavour being imparted to the water is delightful to watch. The brew is mild and gentle, with a touch of fruit, citrus and a fragrant, herbal finish. In the cup, a dark yellow infusion typical of a medium strength green tea. This is a unique Green Tea, displaying the skill of the teamaker in a gentle and slightly sweet tea that is the perfect accompaniment to fine dining.
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GREEN TEAS ORGANIC CEYLON GREEN TEA
JASMINE EXTRA SPECIAL NO. 1 GREEN TEA
Grown at just over 4,000 feet elevation in the highlands of Ceylon, this organic green tea is well twisted and curled. The leaf unfurls when brewing to yield shades of olive green and a light brew with a bright, golden infusion. There is a slight edge to the tea, and hints of lemon and hay make it pleasing and yet astringent. The finish is clean, leaving the palate fresh. Organic Ceylon Green complements rich food well, cleansing and refreshing the palate.
Natural Jasmine petals embrace green tea beautifully with their sensual aroma and flavour, producing a beverage that is finely balanced and almost bewitching. This very special Jasmine Green Tea is produced in an ancient process requiring the night blooming Jasmine to be combined with tea over seven separate ‘scentings’. The Jasmine blossoms used for the Extra Special Jasmine Tea have a delicate perfume, and that is reflected in the subtlety of the infused Jasmine Green Tea. This rare Jasmine Tea brews a clear and pale amber brew with an elusive yet prominent aroma.
SENCHA GREEN EXTRA SPECIAL
PARK ESTATE EMERALD GREEN SPECIAL OP
Sencha is a steamed green tea, the most popular tea in Japan where its delicate flavour, and mild finish are especially appreciated. Sencha offers a gentle cup, and a smooth, herbal finish with a touch of sweetness. This is a pleasing and refreshing green tea and can be enjoyed throughout the day. It is an ideal accompaniment to lunch or dinner, aiding digestion and refreshing the palate.
An exceptional high grown Ceylon Green Tea, light and bright in the cup, yet gentle in taste with herbal and pleasant fresh, grassy notes. A sophisticated tea that is mildly astringent with an attractive bouquet and lingering finish. Park Estate Kandapola is in a pristine part of the highlands of Sri Lanka, on a tea covered plateau at an elevation of approximately 6,500 ft above sea level. The unique terroir of this tea is the result of the natural influences on the teas in this area, on the eastern slopes of the Pidurutalagala massif.
JAPAN SENCHA EXTRA SPECIAL
Extra Special Sencha is produced in a range of qualities of which this is one of the finest. The leaf has the appearance of straw that is jade green in colour. It produces a pleasing and gently sophisticated tea that is light in appearance and taste. Delightful and cleansing.
CEYLON GREEN TEA WITH LYCHEE AND GINGER
CEYLON GREEN TEA WITH LYCHEE AND GINGER G o u r m e t L e a f Te a
75g net 2.65oz
A delicious fusion of floral, fruit, sweet, spice and herb notes in a refined Ceylon Green Tea. Bright and delicate in the cup, a mildly spicy fragrance yields to a profusion of flavours, the aromatic sweetness of lychee, gently embraced by the grassy notes in Ceylon Green Tea and then a light warmth from natural ginger. A very enticing green tea, enjoyable all day or as a palate cleansing digestif. Light, fruity and mildly piquant.
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OOLONG TEAS & INFUSIONS SINGLE ESTATE OOLONG LEAF TEA
THE FIRST CEYLON OOLONG
Producing Oolong – known as Black Dragon Tea in China - is an especially demanding art. This semi fermented tea is a midpoint between green and black teas, offering the lightness of green and the character of black tea. Oolong originated in 18th Century Fujian and its dark green, well twisted leaf produces a mellow, pleasing brew when brewed. This is a delicate and gentle tea, more earthy than typical green teas, yet more fragrant and lighter than most black teas.
A noble tea, relished in the East since the end of the Ming Dynasty for its expression of the art of teamaking and its gentle sophistication. Oolong is a fragrant and gentle tea, semi-fermented and demanding precision in its manufacture. Traditionally originating from the Fujian Province of China, First Ceylon Oolong is the first Oolong to be produced in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Distinctive in leaf, aroma and brew, Ceylon Oolong is a Single Estate Tea from the Galle District.
TIE GUAN YIN
PURE PEPPERMINT LEAVES
Tightly rolled, jade green leaf with the characteristically elegant herbal aroma of Tie Guan Yin. When brewed, the leaf unfurls as it releases a light and wonderfully floral personality. A delicate tea that is as pleasing in appearance and aroma as on the palate. The pale yellow brew is tinged with green and offers a gentle taste with hints of olive, herb and is refreshingly fragrant.
Savoured as a refreshing beverage since Roman times, our pure Peppermint infusion is naturally caffeine free and ideally enjoyed after a meal, to cleanse the palate and aid digestion. The natural peppermint oil in the leaves imparts a menthol aroma and adds sparkle to the infusion of the leaf, making it a cooling and energizing experience. Try the infusion of peppermint leaves with a touch of honey as a mild and delicious accompaniment to your day. Also enjoyable taken chilled or as a sorbet.
NATURAL ROOIBOS
PURE CHAMOMILE FLOWERS
Rooibos is a traditional South African herbal beverage that produces a clean and pleasant infusion. It is naturally caffeine free and said to offer potent health benefits. The flavour is mild and slightly nutty, with a touch of sweetness. Rooibos infusion can be enjoyed with a twist of lemon or sliver of ginger. Try honey as a natural sweetener.
Chamomile is a gentle and relaxing herb enjoyed by Europeans as a tonic for centuries. The daisy-like Chamomile flower has an uplifting aroma reminiscent of apples. Its subtle flavour is concentrated in the flower and this infusion therefore offers the infusion of the Chamomile flower. Chamomile has a serene character and wonderful aroma. It is often enjoyed as a gentle, naturally caffeine free infusion in the evening.
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INFUSIONS NATURAL ROSEHIP WITH HIBISCUS
NATURAL ROSEHIP WITH HIBISCUS
The English have enjoyed rosehips as a herbal beverage for centuries. Its characteristic tart flavour is softened here with Hibiscus flowers. Reputedly a rich source of natural antioxidants, Rosehips and Hibiscus Flowers produce a red infusion with a strong fruity aroma. The beverage is rich in Vitamin C and is best taken without sugar. Try it with a touch of honey to keep the infusion all natural.
NATURAL INFUSION OF BLUEBERRY AND CLOVE
NATURAL INFUSION OF BLUEBERRY AND CLOVE Gourmet Herbal Infusions
100g net 3.53oz
ELDERFLOWER WITH C INNAMON AND APPLE
ELDERFLOWER WITH CINNAMON AND APPLE Gourmet Herbal Infusions
130g net 4.58oz
With the fragrance of freshly baked apple pie, this naturally caffeine free infusion blends apple and cinnamon with the summery, floral character of elderflower. The sweet, sour, floral and spice notes balance elegantly into a deliciously complex natural infusion. Gentle and aromatic with a lingering floral finish.
A special infusion of fruit and spice, with a dark red intensity producing a rich combination of forest fruit and a princely Ceylon Clove. The tangy berry dominates with its light floral, and woody notes, leading the palate to the very mildly spicy sweetness of natural clove. Intense, caffeine free with a fragrant and naturally sweet finish.
PEPPERMINT, CINNAMON AND CLOVE
PEPPERMINT CINNAMON AND CLOVE Gourmet Herbal Infusions
60g net 2.12oz
Richly fragrant when brewed, the natural infusion is delicate with a light, minty sparkle, leaving the palate refreshed with the gentle piquancy of clove. The combination of herbs and spices produces a complex and delicious infusion that is naturally caffeine free. Bright and medium body with a minty finish.
SENCHA WITH LEMONGRASS & PEPPERMINT
Fragrant and gentle, the combination of Sencha Green Tea with its characteristic mildness, Lemongrass and Mint, presents a dreamy tea experience. The elegant steamed green tea beautifully embraces the Lemongrass herb with its subtle citrus f lavour, leading to a zesty Mint note. A clear and light brew producing a complex and balanced fusion of flavours. Refreshing and gentle.
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WHITE TEAS CEYLON SILVER TIPS WHITE TEA
JASMINE PEAR DRAGON WHITE TEA
A rare handmade white tea from the Nuwara Eliya region of Ceylon, grown at 6,000 feet elevation. The tender buds of the tea plant are hand picked at dawn, carefully carried in a silk pouch and entirely handmade. The buds are sun dried and carefully hand rolled, producing the characteristic silver, needle-like buds, with a velvety texture. Their pale brew is surpassingly light and delicate, elusive and mild on the palate with a touch of a ‘greenish’ seasonal high grown character in the finish. The beauty of the infused buds adds to the pleasure of this unique brew.
Tightly rolled balls of tea in the style of White Dragon Eye, with natural Jasmine petals. The hand rolled tea infuses with water to reveal the young bud and tender leaf with natural Jasmine petals. A surpassingly light brew, pale yellow in the cup, makes this a tea that is as pleasing to the eye as the palate. The elusive floral character is a delight, combining perfectly with the characteristic lightness of white tea.
JADE BUTTERFLY HANDMADE WHITE TEA
WHITE LITCHEE NO. 1 HAND ROLLED TEA
A handmade white tea, each leaf hand tied into a bow, with the appearance of a butterfly. The pale green leaf with prominent white tip, produces a light golden brew. A delicate and gentle cup, very slightly ‘woody complemented by fruitiness and a smooth finish. This is a tea for a connoisseur - very subtle yet sophisticated and refreshing.
White Tea is the rarest form of tea, consisting of the bud of the tea leaf, the most tender part of the two leaves and bud which are hand-picked to produce tea. Song Dynasty ‘Tea Emperor’ Hui Zong relished white tea for having the most rare and subtle flavour. White Litchee is hand made from tea buds which are an inch or so long and then tied into a large ‘pearl’ which unfurls when infused. The enjoyment of this Very Special Rare Tea requires the observation of the pearl unfurling, one bud at a time, transforming over 30 seconds or so into a flower of buds.
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