1st Flush Darjeeling

BLACK TEA

In Northern India, near the border of Nepal, Sikkim and Bhutan is the tea growing region known as Darjeeling. During the first flush, which lasts about 45 days beginning in mid-March, each bush is plucked of its new growth every seven days. Teas produced during this period are light in body, have nuances of pistachios, nectarines and freshly cut flowers.

Tasting Notes:

Muscatel grape, burnt sugar, sage

Package

Loose Leaf Tin [3.5oz] Loose Leaf Pack [4oz]

Quantity

$28.00

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05/21/2020

stephen g.

United States

Great tea

But a real shame you discontinued the tea bags.

05/18/2020

Sally T.

United States

First Flush Darjeeling - exquisite

Darjeeling is my favorite tea, usually a 2nd Flush for breakfast. I discovered 1st flush - and am enjoying it in the afternoon iced. It is “lighter” than 2nd flush. Refreshing!

05/17/2020

Janice M.

United States

worthy 1st flush

This first flush is very reasonably priced and while not top shelf, it is very nice.

05/06/2020

RALPH W.

United States

First Flush Darjeeling

It has a pleasing freshly cut grass scent out of the bag. The tea is a light brown in color and a smooth taste with a hint of smokiness. Very pleasant. A keeper.

Ingredients

First flush Darjeeling

Blend Numerology

For a stimulating change of perspective, make a cup of Darjeeling and search "powers of ten" on YouTube.

Preparation

For best flavor, bring spring or freshly drawn filtered water to 185 degrees. Steep three minutes while pondering the rotation of the earth.

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1st Flush Darjeeling

Indian Black Tea

Darjeeling, once a British hill station, is known for producing some of the world’s most prized and expensive teas. The high elevation of Dajeeling tea gardens puts stress on the bushes and results in teas of exceptionally nuanced flavor. Less oxidized compared to later flushes, first flushes are lighter in body and greenish in color, with notes muscatel grape, burnt sugar and sage.

Darjeeling

Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India, the Darjeeling region is home to 87 tea gardens. First flush begins in late March and lasts about 30 days, during which time each bush is plucked every seven days.