Darjeeling, 2nd Flush, India

Darjeeling refers to the area in India in which the tea is grown at high elevation.  A 2nd flush refers to a growing season and harvest (usually in the early summer months to the beginning of monsoon).  The 2nd flush is characterised by a pronounced muscat flavour and is known as the “champagne of teas”.

Colour: light to darker gold depending on the estate and the harvest conditions of that particular season

Aroma: delicate tea-bush notes

Taste: fine, delicate with muscat flavours

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Brew temp: 95-100 degrees
Brew time: 3-5min

Loose-leaf