Darjeeling

Black tea Origin: Darjeeling, West Bengal, India

Darjeeling grows in the foothills of the Himalayas. The spring picking (first flush) is light and floral, the summer picking (second flush) fuller with a muscat note.

Taste

Floral and fresh, or fruity with muscat grape, depending on the flush.

FloralFruity

How to brew it

Use 2 grams per 250 ml of water: first flush at 85–90°C, second flush at 90–95°C, for about 3 minutes.

Goes well with

Lovely with light dishes, chicken, scones and fruit tart.

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