Darjeeling First Flush

In the world of growing tea, a “flush” is a seasonal pick. This green tea comes from the renowned tea-growing region of Darjeeling, India, and is from the first pick of the year. The first flush of any tea has superior flavor and aromatics due to the plant having all winter to build up its nutrition and energy in the leaves to get ready for growing in the spring. This typically translates to more complex, richer, and sweeter teas—and the Darjeeling First Flush is no exception. It has a sweet, bright, green apple flavor, and a floral undertone, giving it a crisp and complex character. A unique spin on standard green tea flavors that is sure to excite tea lovers that are looking for something new from green tea. The Champagne of green teas!

Ingredients: organic Indian green tea

Caffeine level: 3.5/5

Brewing recommendations: one tablespoon of tea leaves per 16oz with 170° water for three minutes. Will steep three times. This tea is a little on the delicate side so be a bit tighter with your steeping times.

Servings per 50g: about 14, about 42 when steeped three times.

Cost per serving: $1.22, or $0.41 when steeped three times.