Second Flush Darjeeling Tea

Pronounced floral/herbaceous notes permeate the sweet aroma of this broken-leaf second flush Darjeeling. The dark amber cup fills your mouth with rich notes of fruit and honey, which linger into the crisp finish. A great choice for a splash of milk, if desired.

Spread across the rolling hills of the Mirik area of Darjeeling, the Singbulli Estate is well known for crafting top-notch Darjeeling teas. This 2022 second flush offering is true to their reputation. The lively cup begins with a toasty/woody aroma, accentuated by hints of caramel. The dark amber liquor exhibits a rich fruity bouquet, complemented by an excellent pairing of muscatel sweetness and crisp citrus-like notes, which linger into the finish. Steep longer if a splash of milk is desired.

With its silky smooth, medium-bodied cup, this is the perfect choice for those Darjeeling aficionados looking for a less robust second flush offering best enjoyed neat. The aroma is redolent with honey and citrus, lending a sweet, crisp aspect that balances well with a warm toastiness in the flavor. Rich stone fruit notes bloom as the tea cools, making this a great choice for iced tea. The finish is smooth and clean.

The Castleton Estate is known for crafting top-notch Darjeeling teas. This 2023 second flush Darjeeling tea offering is true to their reputation. The chestnut-colored liquor has a lively fruity bouquet in both the aroma and flavor, with hints of muscatel and a ripe stone fruit sweetness. The smooth, full-bodied cup has a rich mouth feel and honey nuances, which linger in the finish alongside a whisper of wildflowers.

Downy, golden tips thread through dark brown leaves that steep a rich, dark-amber liquor with a pronounced muscatel aroma. Hints of almond, honey, and oak add a balanced complexity to the fragrance. The classic muscatel notes bloom in the silky smooth flavor, accentuated by hints of Burgundy and soft floral nuances. A honey sweetness 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.

In this outstanding selection from the 2024 second flush season at Castleton Estate, well-crafted, dark brown leaves produce a copper-amber cup that fills your senses with rich notes of muscatel and honey. Complemented by toasty hints and a whisper of vanilla that linger in the velvety smooth finish, this tea makes a delightful treat for any time of day.

A cornucopia of ripe autumn fruit flavors delights the palate in this classic 2024 second flush tea selection from Balasun Estate. A creamy smooth mouth feel embraces rich muscatel notes, which are accented by an undertone of stone fruit and a lush grape sweetness that blooms as the tea cools. The velvety finish lingers, inviting the next sip.

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.

First planted in the 1860s, the Singell Estate stretches across steep mountainsides that range in elevation from 3,200 to 5,000 feet. The well-made, reddish-umber leaves of this 2024 second flush selection produce a deep amber liquor with a vibrant bouquet of muscatel, oak, and stone fruit sweetness. The velvety smooth cup is rich and fruity with pronounced muscatel flavor, supported by fresh apple hints and a note of stone fruit that lingers in the crisp, spicy finish.

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.

From its fresh, toasty aroma, hinting of brown sugar and sweet berries, to its smooth, fruity flavor, this 2024 second flush Darjeeling from Castleton Estate is a wonderful value. Hints of honey and spice linger in the crisp finish, making this refreshing selection the perfect choice for both hot and iced tea.

Perched at elevations ranging from 4,500 to 5,200 feet, the Giddapahar Estate thrives in the cool, mist-laden air — perfect for producing premium Darjeeling teas. This 2025 second flush selection beckons that first sip with a rich ambrosial aroma full of muscatel and honey notes. With notes of toasted almond, honey, and ripe apple, the dark amber cup is smooth and full-bodied. The finish lingers with a light effervescence and a whisper of Burgundy.

From its enticingly sweet fragrance to its smooth-as-silk mouthfeel, this unique 2025 Darjeeling Oolong selection has many fine points to consider. Prominent honey notes bring a richness to the light golden cup, harmonizing with hints of melon and a vegetal whisper. The crisp finish balances with a pleasantly sweet aftertaste that lingers on the palate. A truly delightful cup.

Nestled along the southeastern slopes of the Himalayas, the Selimbong Estate flourishes at elevations ranging from 3,500 to 5,500 feet. This 2025 second flush selection offers a rich, full-bodied cup with a pronounced muscatel flavor. Muscatel notes also emerge in the warm, toasty aroma, harmonizing with hints of apple and brown sugar. Notes of oak and nut pair gracefully with a nuance of earthy citrus, all lingering into a sweet, crisp finish.

Established in 1869, the Seeyok Estate rests at elevations ranging from 3,000 to 6,000 feet, near the border with Nepal. Outstanding muscatel notes, present in both the fragrance and the smooth, rich cup, set the tone in this 2025 second flush Darjeeling offering. With a light sprinkling of golden tips, the attractive, chocolate-brown leaves yield a dark amber liquor imbued with a stone fruit sweetness that accentuates hints of spice and a nutty, toasty whisper. The finish lingers with a light, sweet quality that harmonizes perfectly with a crisp, dry wine-like nuance at the very end.

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.