Organic Darjeeling Makaibari Estate 1st Flush Black Tea

This organic loose tea from the first flush harvest is biodynamically farmed at the Makaibari estate in India’s Darjeeling district. Established in 1859, Makaibari is the oldest estate in Darjeeling, where a strong commitment to sustainable farming prevails. This Fair Trade Certified organic Indian tea is made from the celebrated first harvest of early Spring, called the “first flush.” Its distinctive citrusy cup has a fragrance all its own, with nuances of green and black tea.

Our First Flush Darjeeling delivers a vibrant infusion with lively astringency and classic first flush character. The luminous amber-colored liquor features a thicker mouthfeel than previous first flush production years, and offers notes of dried orange rind, lime zest and Muscat grape with an enticing aroma reminiscent of orange blossom. To fully appreciate the delicate high notes, we recommend infusing first flush Darjeeling organic black tea with a slightly lower water temperature and shorter steeping time than that of other black teas.

Ingredients: organic and Fair Trade Certified Indian black tea