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Darjeeling tea, grown in West Bengal, India, is the world's most expensive and exotic
tea. Its flavor is so unique, itcannot 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.
tea. Its flavor is so unique, itcannot 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.
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