Darjeeling First Flush Tea

 
Description:

Darjeeling First Flush Tea, celebrated as the "Champagne of Teas," is a prestigious and sought-after variety known for its delicate, floral aroma and a light, crisp taste with muscatel notes. This spring harvest tea is celebrated for its unique terroir, bringing forth a refreshing and invigorating experience that's cherished by connoisseurs.

Health Benefits:
👍 Unique muscatel grape undertones provide a sophisticated and nuanced flavor.
👍 The first flush captures the essence of spring, making it a sought-after seasonal treat.
👍 Loaded with antioxidants that promote overall health and well-being.
👍 Represents the artistry of tea cultivation and the unique terroir of Darjeeling.

Brewing Instructions:

For a hot brew, add 1 teaspoon per cup. Start by boiling fresh, cold water.

Use boiling water (80-100°C).

The steeping time is 4-5 minutes.

Remove tea leaves. Your tea is now ready to be enjoyed.

Storage Advice:

Store tea in an airtight container to prevent exposure to air. Keep the container in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight or heat sources. Ensure the storage area is dry. If you open a package of tea, reseal it tightly to preserve freshness. Keep the storage temperature stable.

Tasters Name: Pooja Majumder

Particulars: Darjeeling First Flush Tea

Dry leaf-

Appearance: Twisted cut whole leaves with needles

Feel: Well dried not pricky

Colour: Greenish- Black broken whole leaves with stalks and silver hairy buds

Smell: Vegetal, fig (ripe)

Infusion-

Appearance: Big open cut whole leaves in green colour with whole buds

Smell/Odour: Vegetal, coriander seed(mild), peppers

Liquor-

Colour: Bright Golden

Appearance: Clear with sheen layer (thin)

Flavours -

Tastes: Astringent, Vegetal, floral (mild)

Aroma: Vegetal, fig(ripe)

Texture: Pungent to creamy finish 

Length in the mouth: Prolonged vegetal note

Accumulative sensory profile description:-

This Darjeeling first flush is a mature tea with well defined flavour note. This tastes vegetal with a subtle sweetness in the end and leaves a creamy texture on the palate. The freshness holds for a long time.