Darjeeling Tea

The bold, meticulously crafted leaves of this 2023 first flush Darjeeling yield a lively cup with a rich, silky mouth feel. The candied floral aroma whispers of orange blossoms and a light herbaceous nuance. With notes of tropical fruit and flowers, the flavor profile epitomizes “springtime in a cup.” This exceptional offering finishes on a crisp citrus-like note, balanced with a lingering sweetness. A staff favorite.

Named after Queen Victoria, the Victoria’s Peak garden is a division of the renowned Steinthal Estate. In this 2023 first flush Darjeeling tea offering, premium loose leaf black tea leaves in rich tones of olive green are laced with silvery tips. A full, lively mouth feel enhances the sweet floral character, which is complemented by juicy notes of pineapple and tropical fruit. Nuances of corn silk and honey linger long into the crisp finish.

With its smooth satisfying flavor and great value, this second flush Darjeeling tea blend is the perfect choice for your everyday cup. The bold, dark brown leaves produce a dark amber liquor with a toasty aroma, fragrant with a dried fruit sweetness and woody spice hints. A silky mouth feel complements notes of honey and warming spices, joined by a deep rich toastiness, which lingers in the finish.

This 2023 second flush Darjeeling tea selection has an inviting fragrance with pronounced muscatel notes that are accentuated by a molasses sweetness and light vanilla hint. A velvety smooth mouth feel embraces a complex flavor profile with classic muscatel notes, a honey-sweet floral hint, and cedar/oak nuances. The finish lingers with a lively crispness and earthy hint.

With its invigorating, full-bodied cup, this 2024 Snowview Estate first flush offering exhibits a classic “European style” character. The heady aroma is a rich bouquet of sweet flowers, fresh corn silk, and spring greens. These notes enliven the flavor of the sparkling gold liquor as well. Hints of tropical fruit and apricot linger in the finish, delighting the palate with a refreshing crispness. The perfect accompaniment to a decadent dessert.

Cultivating premium teas since 1870, the Snowview Estate coexists with the migratory path of elephant herds, which travel across the estate regularly between the forests in order to drink and bathe in the Moortee river on the lower border of the tea garden. They have recently partnered with Wildlife Friendly Enterprise Network, an independent organization striving to protect elephant populations. In 2020, Snowview Estate became the first tea garden in Darjeeling to be awarded with Elephant Friendly Tea Garden certification.

With its fresh herbaceous aroma hinting of tropical fruit with mineral undertones, this superb 2024 first flush Darjeeling from Balasun Estate invites you to take that first sip. The golden amber cup is buttery smooth, filling the palate with classic floral notes that are enhanced by hints of honey and corn silk. A burst of tropical fruit sweetness lingers in the crisp, polished finish.

This impressive 2024 first flush selection is from the Thurbo Estate, which is located in the verdant Mirik Valley of Darjeeling. The well-made, attractive leaves yield a golden-amber liquor, aromatic with a floral essence, a pronounced sweetness, and a fresh vegetal hint. The medium-bodied cup has a lively character, bursting with rich floral notes, a tropical fruit whisper, and a hint of mineral. The subtly crisp, lingering finish leaves a pleasant sweetness on the palate, completing an enjoyable tea experience.

Originally planted in 1869, the venerable Seeyok Estate is located near the India-Nepal border and sits at an altitude averaging 4,700 feet, with a scenic view of Kanchenjunga Mountain, the third highest peak in the world. In this superlative 2024 first flush Darjeeling offering, flecks of bright green leaves and silver tips thread through bold, olive-green leaves, which produce a mouth filling cup of golden sunshine. The sweet aroma is fragrant with notes of honey and meadow flowers, complemented by a fresh vegetal hint. The smooth liquor exhibits a lively, spring-like character, with floral notes that are accented by a nuance of oak. The crisp, pungent finish is well balanced with a lingering honey sweetness. A staff favorite.

Located in the cool, misty climate of the Rung Bong valley, the Turzum Estate has been producing high-quality Darjeeling teas since the late 1800s. It merged with the esteemed Sungma Estate after an earthquake hit the area in 1934. This 2024 second flush tea offering balances a sweet, smooth character with mouth-filling fruity, nutty flavor. The medium amber cup is appealingly aromatic with notes of muscatel and honey, accented by a spicy toastiness. The finish is smooth and mellow with a lingering stone fruit sweetness.

This 2024 first flush Darjeeling offers finely particled leaves, in shades of olive green, which steep a light golden-amber cup with an invigorating fragrance hinting of almond and spice. Notes of tropical fruit and almond, a corn silk sweetness, and a zesty hint of citrus are complemented by the buttery smooth mouthfeel. A dry white wine crispness enlivens the lingering finish. A great value from the renowned Steinthal Estate.

The Thurbo Estate is highly esteemed for their excellent Darjeelings, such as this 2024 second flush selection with its pronounced muscatel flavor and appealing aromatics. The rich amber cup is velvety smooth with complex layers of dried stone fruit, mahogany, Burgundy, and oak. A spicy sweetness lingers in the crisp finish. A staff favorite.

Harvested on February 3rd, the very first plucking of the 2025 first flush season at Rohini Estate, this outstanding selection displays bold, handcrafted leaves in shades of green, decorated with delicate, silvery tips. The aroma is fresh and fragrant, with sweet floral hints and notes of corn silk. The cup glows with rich golden highlights, the first sip blooming with honeyed floral notes, complemented by hints of fresh spring greens. A full buttery mouth feel embraces the classic first flush flavor profile, leading to a lingering, silky finish. Savor each sip of this stellar offering.