Darjeeling Tea
Darjeeling Tea is unique among black teas. Grown in the high-altitude gardens of West Bengal, it is lighter, more floral, and more astringent than other Indian teas. Its flavor changes with the harvest season (flush), from the light, floral First Flush to the mature, fruity Second Flush.
At a Glance
- •Sophisticated and bright.
- •Like wine in tea form.
When People Drink This
Afternoon tea
Special occasions
Morning savoring
Who Keeps This Drink Alive
People behind this drink
Tea Garden Workers
Harvesters
Plucking the delicate 'two leaves and a bud' on steep slopes.
Estate Managers
Overseers
Maintaining the legacy of historic gardens like Makaibari and Glenburn.
How This Drink Feels
The sensory experience
muscatel and astringent and floral and fruity, with notes of grapes and flowers and fresh earth ending with a crisp and dry finish
Sophisticated and bright.
Like wine in tea form.
Why This Drink Matters⌄
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Origin Story
Rooted in West Bengal
Perfect for the Holiday Season
Holiday PickEven during the holiday season, this drink finds its place — between long conversations, travel days, heavy meals, or quiet pauses away from the noise.
- 🧑👩👧 Everyone-friendly
- 🔥 Best served warm
Places & Everyday Rituals
Where this drink feels most at home
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Did You Know?
The "muscatel" flavor unique to Second Flush Darjeeling is partly caused by a reaction to leafhoppers nibbling the leaves.
- 🤓Only tea grown in the 87 designated gardens of the Darjeeling district can legally be called Darjeeling Tea.
Cultural Beliefs⌄
How This Drink Is Made⌄
Ingredients
The Base
- Darjeeling Tea Leaves
- Hot Water
Instructions
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