Second Flush Darjeeling Tea

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.

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.

From its golden tippy leaf style to its smooth, toasty cup, this 2017 offering, from one of our favorite estates, has many fine points to consider. The aroma is fragrant with notes of sweet almond, which complement chestnut hints in the flavor. The clean finish has a dark cocoa suggestion.

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 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.

Bold, dark brown leaves infuse a classic second flush tea, smooth and rich, with aromatic woody notes and a pleasant hint of wine. A warm toasty aroma and sweet character make this 2017 Darjeeling offering a great choice for your next cup.

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.

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.