Free Shipping Grown on the steep Himalayan slopes of northeastern India, Darjeeling is the tea the rest of the world measures itself against, often called the Champagne of teas for good reason. This is a first flush, the season's very first pluck after the winter, when the plants wake and push out their most delicate leaves. It is the most sought-after harvest of the year, and it tastes like it. The cup is bright and light-bodied, carrying the muscatel note that only Darjeeling produces: a lift of Muscat wine and ripe peach, orange blossom over the top, and a quiet base of cedar and unsweetened cocoa. Almost no astringency. A high, floral finish that keeps its clarity. Single-origin from the high estates around Darjeeling, certified organic, picked this spring. Tasting notes: Muscat grape, peach, orange blossom, cedar, cocoaCharacter: bright, floral, light-bodied, muscatelCaffeine: medium-highOrigin: Darjeeling, IndiaHarvest: first flush, springWeight: 100g How to steep: Heat water to 195°F (just below boiling). Use about 1 tbsp of leaves per cup, steep 3–4 minutes. Do not over-steep, or the delicacy turns sharp. Use filtered or spring water.
