Darjeeling Tea

A tin (approx. 35g.) of each of the following teas: TD27: Giddapahar Estate TGBOP Ch., TD73: Balasun Estate FTGFOP1 Ch. Musc. (DJ-170), TD75: Victoria’s Peak Estate TGBOP Cl. Organic and TD93: Steinthal Estate SFTGFOP1 (DJ-42).

Please note that Sampler Sets cannot be personalized.
Teas will vary according to the season.

A tin (approx 35g) each of the following: TP12: Premium China Keemun, TD50: No.1 Tippy Orthodox GFOP Darjeeling, ZY51: China Yunnan TGFOP, and TB51: East Frisian BOP Assam Tea. Representative of a wide range of fine black teas.

Please note that Sampler Sets cannot be personalized.

Delicate, silvery tips adorn the olive green leaves in this premiere 2018 first flush Darjeeling selection from Tindharia Estate. The fresh floral fragrance is complemented by hints of sweet melon. The sparkling, amber gold cup is buttery smooth with hints of honey and stone fruit. A crisp finish completes an outstanding tea experience.

The attractive, dark olive leaves of this 2018 organic first flush Darjeeling tea produce a lively, refreshing cup with a honeyed fragrance. The golden amber liquor hints of tropical fruit, finishing on a clean crisp note.

A sweet toasty fragrance introduces the rich, hearty cup of this 2018 organic, broken-leaf Darjeeling tea. Hints of fruit in the deep amber liquor lead to a bright, refreshing finish. Enjoy a splash of milk in this full-bodied second flush selection.

The silver-tipped leaves of this 2018 first flush Darjeeling offering yield an amber gold liquor with a fresh, lively character. The flavorful cup is delightful on the palate, smooth with floral hints. A refreshing pungency is balanced with an overall honey-sweet quality that lingers long into the finish.

The best value in Darjeeling tea. Broken-leaf Darjeeling is often overlooked, either because the price is so reasonable or because too much value is placed on a more stylish leaf. This flavorful BOP blend offers a great cup at a very attractive price.

The well-made, dark olive leaves of this 2018 first flush Darjeeling selection are decorated with silvery tips and flecks of bright green leaf. A honey sweet aroma introduces notes of tropical fruit and a velvety mouth feel in the amber gold cup. Hints of almond lead to a crisp, lingering finish.

Nestled in the Himalayan foothills, the North Tukvar Estate has been producing premium quality Darjeeling teas since 1852. This 2018 first flush offering yields a golden amber liquor with a light floral nose. The cup has a fresh lively quality and rich mouth feel, complemented by toasty/nutty hints and a lingering floral suggestion.

A profusion of downy silver tips adorns the bold, olive-green leaves of this stellar 2019 first flush offering. Pronounced floral notes scent the light golden cup, complementing the fresh, sweet character. Hints of tropical fruit lead up to a lively finish.

This 2019 first flush Darjeeling showcases well-made leaves of light to dark olive-green, which produce an amber-gold cup with a honeyed floral aroma. Fresh notes of sweet corn silk are enhanced by a buttery smooth mouth feel. A refreshing pungency lingers well into the finish.

In this 2019 first flush Darjeeling offering, a variegated mix of bright green and dark olive leaves produces an invigorating cup with rich floral notes. A buttery mouth feel complements a rich tropical fruit sweetness, ending with a crisp, clean finish.

This stellar 2019 first flush offering is fragrant with rich floral notes. Those flowery notes spill over into the bright golden cup, and are complemented by a velvety smooth mouth feel. Hints of sweet melon lead to a lingering finish. A truly outstanding tea experience.

A sweet fragrance is accented by hints of tropical fruit in this 2019 first flush offering. The bright amber-gold cup has a full, velvety mouth feel and rich flavor. Hints of stone fruit and flowers are enhanced by nuances of wildflower honey. A smooth, clean finish completes a delightful tea experience.

This 2019 organic first flush selection offers bold, beautiful leaves in shades of olive green, decorated with downy silver tips. An invigorating pungency in the bright golden cup is tempered by a sweet aroma, hinting of fresh pineapple. Pronounced notes of corn silk bring a rich quality to the complex flavor profile. Hints of flowers lead to a crisp, clean finish.

From the 2019 season, this organic first flush Darjeeling is notable for its lively, refreshing cup. The aroma is fragrant with notes of corn silk and flowers, accentuated by a sugar cookie sweetness. Hints of honey join pronounced notes of tropical fruit in the light amber-gold liquor. The finish is crisp and clean.

A profusion of downy, silver tips complements the bold, olive-green leaves of this 2019 first flush Darjeeling. The sweet aroma is fragrant with hints of fresh cornsilk and almond. The dark golden cup exhibits a full mouth feel and rich pungency, with complex layers of tropical fruit, honeysuckle and honey. The finish is smooth and lingering.

The Glenburn Estate has been producing premium teas since the mid 1800s. This choice 2019 first flush offering is a beautiful mix of dark-olive leaves and silvery tips. The golden amber cup is fragrant with hints of honey and spring flowers. A whisper of tropical fruit and fleeting buttery quality enhance the rich mouth feel and refreshing astringency. The lingering finish is reminiscent of a dry white wine.

This 2019 first flush selection comes from the Ging Estate, located in the Lebong Valley of West Darjeeling. Ging is a Lepcha word meaning “the outstretched slopes.” The aroma is mellow with a whisper of fresh corn silk. The amber-gold cup is light and refreshing with smooth, buttery hints, complemented by a sparkling, effervescent quality. Nuances of tropical fruit linger in the bright finish.

A sweet floral fragrance introduces this aromatic first flush offering from the 2019 season. The bold, tippy leaves produce a golden amber cup with a silky smooth mouth feel and complex flavor. Classic floral notes are punctuated by a tropical fruit sweetness and a refreshing pungency that lingers into the finish.

This superlative 2019 first flush Darjeeling selection has a stunning leaf appearance with a profusion of full silver-tipped leaf sets. The aroma is sweet and fragrant. With layered flavor notes of wildflowers, melon and tropical fruit, the sparkling gold cup exhibits a depth and richness experienced in teas of the highest quality. Hints of honey linger long into the finish.

From the 2018 first flush season at Thurbo Estate, this classic selection displays a smooth, rich mouth feel with sweet floral notes. A honeyed fragrance enhances a touch of almond in the dark golden cup. The finish is crisp and lingering.

The Poobong Estate has been producing teas of superior quality since the early 1900s. With its rich full-bodied cup, this 2018 second flush selection continues that tradition. A sweet aroma enhances notes of cocoa and a warm toastiness in the dark amber liquor. The finish lingers with a dried fruit sweetness. Enjoy this delightful tea with a dollop of milk, if desired.

This very approachable 2018 second flush Darjeeling tea offers a smooth, rich cup with a complex aroma and flavor. Bold, dark brown leaves produce a sparkling, dark amber liquor. Notes of muscatel and honey, accented by hints of almond and cocoa, are enveloped by a warm toastiness, which lingers long into the crisp finish.

Tawny gold tips thread through neat, well-twisted leaves in this 2017 second flush selection. A sweet, toasty aroma sets the stage for a round, full-bodied cup. The medium amber liquor is smooth with woody notes and a bright citrus-like quality in the finish.

The well-made leaves of this 2018 organic first flush Darjeeling offering have a dark olive hue with a smattering of silver-green tips. A sweet, fresh aroma and an invigorating pungency make this tea a true delight to the senses. Notes of crisp fruit combine with light floral hints in the amber gold cup, leading to a clean, refreshing finish.

A pronounced sweet character distinguishes this 2018 second flush Darjeeling selection. Fragrant with notes of honey and stone fruit, the silky smooth cup is rich and full-bodied. Fruity notes, suggestive of apricot, may be found in the medium amber liquor. Hints of almond complement the clean, brisk finish. A great value.

This 2018 broken-leaf offering has a classic second flush Darjeeling flavor profile, rich with muscatel notes and a pronounced honey sweetness that blooms as the tea cools. The dark amber liquor has a warm toasty aroma and a smooth, lingering finish. The full-bodied cup is strong enough for the addition of milk, if desired.

The bold leaves and silvery tips of this 2016 first flush selection produce a beautiful amber-gold cup with a pleasing toasty aroma and full mouth feel. The liquor is very smooth with tropical fruit notes and a dark grape hint. A refreshing pungency lingers into the finish.

A light floral aroma introduces this 2018 organic first flush Darjeeling selection. The first sip of the light amber liquor reveals a lively character with a fresh herbaceous flavor. A rich honey sweetness enhances floral nuances in the cup, finishing on a crisp, clean note.

This outstanding 2017 first flush offering is composed of large, handcrafted leaves adorned with a profusion of downy white tips. The golden amber "cup of sunshine" has a complex aroma and flavor, smooth and sugar cookie sweet, with notes of tropical fruit and melon.

Bold, dark brown leaves produce a deep amber liquor with a pronounced toasty aroma in this 2018 second flush offering from one of our favorite tea estates. Hints of muscatel accentuate the smooth, sweet character. The finish is crisp and clean.

Harvested from higher elevations of the Puttabong Estate, this 2018 second flush selection was produced without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers. The Kakra designation refers to a leaf visited by the Indian Green Fly, whose ministrations to the leaf cause an initial oxidation before plucking. The medium amber liquor has a fresh, lively aroma and silky smooth mouth feel. A nectar-like sweetness enhances the classic muscatel notes, which linger long into the finish.

The light amber gold infusion produced by this 2017 first flush offering has a fresh fragrance reminiscent of a walk through a spring garden. The elegant cup exhibits a delicate earthiness, which balances perfectly with sweet herbaceous hints and white wine nuances. This tea is a rare gem to be savored sip by sip.

With more pronounced pungency, this 2017 offering exhibits a classic "European style" character. Hints of flowers, tropical fruit and almond weave together to create a complex aroma. A citrus-like effervescence adds a lively quality to the amber gold cup. A tropical fruit sweetness balances nicely with a light evergreen note in the liquor.

An exceptional golden tip Darjeeling blend. We first introduced this tea in 1990 and it continues to be our most popular Darjeeling.

The bold, well-twisted leaves of this 2018 second flush offering produce a rich, full-bodied cup with a refreshing character. A pronounced toasty aroma hints of caramel and fruit. Notes of muscatel and a honey sweetness round out the complex profile. The dark amber liquor will accommodate a splash of milk, if desired.

This superlative 2017 second flush Darjeeling selection offers a classic balance of complex flavor with a refreshing pungency. The rich, toasty aroma sets the stage for the smooth cup character, complemented by a fruity sweetness and nutty/toasty hints. The finish is crisp and clean.

From its inviting aroma to its rich, full-bodied cup, this blend of premium Darjeeling teas has many fine points to consider. Fruity notes join toasty/nutty hints in the dark amber liquor. The finish lingers with a gentle astringency. An excellent choice for an everyday Darjeeling.

Pronounced floral notes in both the aroma and the cup distinguish this 2019 “Imperial Spring” offering as a classic first flush Darjeeling tea. The light golden liquor has a fresh, lively character, complemented by a rich sweetness and a silky smooth mouth feel. A lingering finish completes an outstanding tea experience.

The amber-gold cup of this 2019 first flush offering is very sweet and fragrant. The pronounced sweetness enhances notes of tropical fruit and hints of spring flowers. The crisp, clean finish provides a satisfying counterpoint, the perfect balance to the sweet flavor.

This 2018 second flush selection has a sweet, inviting fragrance, which introduces notes of stone fruit in the sparkling amber liquor. A velvety smooth mouth feel and pear-like sweetness complement a rich woody note that adds depth to the cup. The finish is clean and smooth.

Rich and full-bodied, this 2018 organic second flush offering has a pronounced honey sweetness that enhances its complex flavor profile. Nutty/toasty hints complement notes of muscatel and stone fruit in the dark copper cup, leading to a silky smooth finish. This tea is a great choice for those who enjoy a splash of milk in their Darjeeling tea.

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. Turzum Estate merged with the esteemed Sungma Estate after an earthquake hit the area in 1934. This In-Between selection balances a sweet, floral character with a smooth, rich mouth feel. The golden amber cup is fragrant with honey notes and toasty hints.

This 2017 first flush offering is fragrant with a sweet, toasty aroma. The first sip of the dark golden liquor reveals notes of honey and flowers. A smooth mouth feel is punctuated by a gentle pungency, reminiscent of citrus zest, that lingers into the finish.

The bold, dark brown leaves of this 2018 organic second flush offering produce a dark amber liquor with a rich muscatel aroma and flavor. A syrupy mouth feel punctuates a honey sweetness that lingers into the finish.

In this 2018 organic first flush Darjeeling offering, premium tea leaves in rich tones of olive green mix with downy silver tips. A buttery smooth mouth feel enhances the fresh floral character, which is complemented by delicate vegetal hints and a whisper of almond. Nuances of stone fruit lend a refreshing sweetness to the crisp finish.

The attractive, well-made leaves of this 2017 second flush organic selection yield a rich amber cup with a sweet, toasty aroma. Nutty hints accent notes of dried fruit in the flavor, with a refreshing astringency that lingers long into the finish.