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Nestled in the Himalayan Mountains of West Bengal, India, the Darjeeling region is well known for its lush, rolling hills and breathtaking views. There are several flushes each growing season in Darjeeling, the most well-known being first flush and second flush. A “flush” is a period of time when the tea plants grow new leaves that are then harvested by hand or machine.
After the first flush season ends around mid-April, the tea plants go through a short dormancy until the next growth period - the second flush. Second flush season usually begins in late May and continues through the month of June.
The liquor ranges in color from golden to dark amber, a full-bodied cup that is prized for its “muscatel” character, a ripe fruit quality. Fragrant and rich, notes of honey along with nutty/toasty hints are often found in the flavor.
We source the finest second flush Darjeeling teas the season has to offer, direct from the estates, to provide you with the ultimate tea experience.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Namring Upper Estate Second Flush TGBOP (2020 EX-104) Darjeeling
Ripe muscatel notes predominate in both the fragrant aroma and rich cup of this 2020 second flush selection. Laced with a generous complement of silver and gold tips, the small, neat leaves produce a dark copper-amber liquor with a honey sweetness that lingers long into the finish. A great value for an everyday cup.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Arya Estate Second Flush TGBOP1 (2020 DJ-24) Darjeeling
This broken-leaf 2020 second flush selection from Arya Estate is notable for pronounced honey notes in both the inviting toasty aroma and silky smooth cup. The dark amber liquor offers a lively quality that balances well with the sweetness and lingers into the finish.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Arya Estate Second Flush SFTGFOP1 (2020 DJ-22) Darjeeling
Sprinkled with downy golden tips, the dark brown, well-made leaves of this 2020 second flush tea yield a deep copper-amber liquor with a sweet, complex fragrance that portends the richly layered nuances in the cup. An ambrosial honey sweetness wraps around ripe fruity notes and floral/herbaceous hints, complemented by a full mouth feel. The finish is smooth and lingering.
Out of Stock Quick Shop Victoria's Peak Estate Second Flush TGBOP Cl. (2019) Darjeeling Organic
Restock available soon! Rich and full-bodied, this 2019 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.