Tea
Darjeeling First Flush
Black · India · Darjeeling · Castleton · $$$
The champagne of teas — delicate, muscatel, spring-fresh..
At a glance
OxidationBlack
GreenPu-erh
CaffeineFull
NoneFull
The profile
- Tea family
- Black — Fully oxidized — bold, malty, robust.
- Flavor direction
- Floral — Perfumed — blossom and light fragrance.
- Caffeine
- Full — Full strength — the usual kick.
- How to brew
- Gongfu — Small pot, many short steeps — a slow ritual.
- What it's for
- Curiosity — Rewards a curious, exploring palate.
Tasting notes
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About the style
Black tea is fully oxidized for bold, malty, robust character that stands up to milk and longer steeps. This is a Black from India · Darjeeling.
How to serve
Use near-boiling water (95–100°C) for 3–4 minutes; takes milk well.
Pairs with
Pairs with scones, hearty breakfasts, and spiced cakes.
Good for
Rewards a curious, exploring palate.
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