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First Flush Darjeeling - Sample

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DARJEELING FIRST FLUSH BLACK TEA: This is the champagne of teas; the spectrum of Darjeeling teas range from mild and light to spicy and aromatic.

DARJEELING, INDIA: The first flush has a particularly delicate, floral taste. The leaves of the processed first flush should be dark. However, there may be some greenish, i.e. incompletely fermented leaves. The infusion of a good first flush varies in color from light gold to amber to golden-green.

INGREDIENTS: Darjeeling first flush black tea

CAFFEINE LEVEL: High Caffeine

BREWS: 6-10 Cups

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 4 reviews)

Sophia ★★★★★

The floral aroma hits you right after the first steep, and the cup stays surprisingly light and crisp even as it cools. This sample’s a perfect way to explore that champagne-of-teas character without committing to a full tin.

Sebastian ★★★★★

Took a sip and actually laughed out loud at how light and floral it is, like spring in a cup. That first flush character really does live up to the champagne comparison—mild, but with a subtle spicy kick that lingers just enough.

Owen S. ★★★★★

I’ve been chasing that delicate, almost floral brightness in black teas for years, and this first flush finally delivers it—light on the astringency, with that signature muscatel hint that makes Darjeeling famous. The dry leaves are so fragrant before brewing, it’s a whole ritual just opening the sa