The first pluckings in Spring, generally March into May, are referred to as the first flush. The first leaves following the winter dormancy are plucked during this harvest . These leaves are usually more delicate and tender and so lighter , floral, fresh, brisk, and astringent in flavor. First flush Darjeeling are less oxidized during processing and so they generally appear more greenish in color than other typical Darjeeling black teas. This also helps preserve the flavour of the new spring leaves. It is these First Flush teas that are referred to as “Champange of Teas “ by the tea connoisseurs .
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- Black Tea, First Flush
Arya Diamond First Flush 2021
- $25.00 – $53.99
- This is a special limited edition First Flush from the Arya Tea Estate in Darjeeling . The tea leaves are a mix of green and dark with lots of silver tips . The light golden liquor has a fruity flavour with a lingering aroma of seasonal flowers. To Brew: One teaspoon of the tea in 200ml of water heated to…
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Premium First Flush
- $5.99 – $12.99
- The dry leaf of this Darjeeling first flush is wiry ,dark, twists with shorter unfurled leaves in a sweet floral and grassy currents with an under-layer of wood whose infusion is of slender even leaves in forest shades tingled with sweet grass. The liquor is light yellow with sweet floral and lemony flavours. To Brew: One teaspoon of the…
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