Camellia sinensis var. sinensis
★★★★☆
B157
Also known as: Bannockburn 157
Nectar-like flowery aroma with a sweet, refined body. A classic China-bush Darjeeling clone.
Species
var. sinensis
Lineage
Modern clonal
Country
India (Darjeeling)
Year
—
Leaf size
Small
Cup quality
4/5
B157 (Bannockburn 157) is a Darjeeling vegetative clone, a China-bush (var. sinensis) selection named after the Bannockburn tea estate where it was developed. Like other Darjeeling clonals it is propagated by cuttings to fix its desirable cup character.
B157 is known for a pronounced flowery, nectar-like aroma and a sweet, refined body, especially in first-flush (spring) tea. It is one of the classic high-quality Darjeeling clones grown for premium single-estate lots.
Modern clonal
Clonal selection for commercial production reliability.
Lineage data & sources
Clonal / landrace selection — selected from its regional population, so a specific mother and father plant are not individually documented.
Sources: discoveringtea.com
Teas produced
BlackOrthodox
Flavor signature
Growing regions
- India (Darjeeling)
Origins where B157 grows
Brands likely carrying B157
Direct-sourcing operations with focus areas that align with this cultivar's typical growing regions.