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About Camille's Tea:
Camille's Tea has sold ethically-grown, high-quality loose leaf teas since 1998. Based in the San Antonio, Texas area, we participate in local
fund raisers, herb markets, and festivals. We also host tea parties. Camille's Tea offers not only a wide variety of gourmet teas, including
flavored teas, traditional teas, green teas, herbal teas, decaffeinated teas, decaf teas, caffeine free teas, and iced teas, but also gifts, lavender
bundles and loose lavender, Time & Again shea butter, Chantal teapots, Lomonosov teapots, Kismet tea kettles, tea infusers, tea accessories,
Aroma Naturals candles, Bearington Bears, tea linens, neck warmers, Herbal Concepts slippers and eye pacs, and Pre de Provence bath and
body products in our online store. We also feature multiple tea of the month clubs. Read more >>
Camille's Tea has sold ethically-grown, high-quality loose leaf teas since 1998. Based in the San Antonio, Texas area, we participate in local
fund raisers, herb markets, and festivals. We also host tea parties. Camille's Tea offers not only a wide variety of gourmet teas, including
flavored teas, traditional teas, green teas, herbal teas, decaffeinated teas, decaf teas, caffeine free teas, and iced teas, but also gifts, lavender
bundles and loose lavender, Time & Again shea butter, Chantal teapots, Lomonosov teapots, Kismet tea kettles, tea infusers, tea accessories,
Aroma Naturals candles, Bearington Bears, tea linens, neck warmers, Herbal Concepts slippers and eye pacs, and Pre de Provence bath and
body products in our online store. We also feature multiple tea of the month clubs. Read more >>
| To pay by check or money order, call 210-887-4312 or 210-241-0890 or email camille@camillestea.com. |
Darjeeling tea, grown in West Bengal, India, is the world's
most expensive and exotic tea. Its flavor is so unique, it
cannot be duplicated in any other growing region.
Darjeeling tea brews a thin-bodied, light-colored liquor with a
floral aroma with a tinge of astringent tannic characteristics
and a musky spiciness often referred to by tea connoisseurs
as "muscatel."
The tea is grown at an elevation of 750 - 2000 meters in century old tea estates. It can take
up to ten years before the leaves are ready to be plucked.
Many teas are fraudulently labeled as "Darjeeling," but ours is cultivated, grown, produced,
manufactured and processed in tea gardens in the hilly areas of Sadar Sub-Division and
certified by the Indian Tea Board.
most expensive and exotic tea. Its flavor is so unique, it
cannot be duplicated in any other growing region.
Darjeeling tea brews a thin-bodied, light-colored liquor with a
floral aroma with a tinge of astringent tannic characteristics
and a musky spiciness often referred to by tea connoisseurs
as "muscatel."
The tea is grown at an elevation of 750 - 2000 meters in century old tea estates. It can take
up to ten years before the leaves are ready to be plucked.
Many teas are fraudulently labeled as "Darjeeling," but ours is cultivated, grown, produced,
manufactured and processed in tea gardens in the hilly areas of Sadar Sub-Division and
certified by the Indian Tea Board.
Flavors of Darjeeling Tea:
The flavors of Darjeeling Tea differ depending on the season.
How to Brew Darjeeling Tea:
The flavors of Darjeeling Tea differ depending on the season.
- First or Easter Flush ( March - April) is just after the dormant Winter months. The
leaves are tender and very light green in appearance. The liquor too is light, clear,
bright and imparts a pleasant brisk flavor. - Second or Spring Flush ( May - June) is famed for its prominent quality. The leaf has
a purplish bloom. The liquor is more round, mellow and with more color (amber)
and has a slightly fruity flavour. It is during this period that the famous “Muscatel”
flavor becomes pronounced. - Summer Flush ( July - September) has a stronger liquor but retains the brightness
and character that Darjeeling is known for. - Autumn Flush ( October - November) provides tea with a light coppery tinge and
delicate character liquors.
How to Brew Darjeeling Tea:
- Use 1 level tea-spoon of Pure Darjeeling Tea in each cup
- Pour water, immediately after bringing it to a furious boil.
- Brew for 3 - 4 minutes.
- If milk or sugar are added then extend the brewing time by about 5 minutes.
- Iced Darjeeling may be served with a slice of lemon.
