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Each 1.06 oz Tin contains approximately 10-12 servings. Depending on steeping method, each serving can yield 2-3 cups, for a total of 20-30 cups per tin.
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Kurseong Valley in Darjeeling
First Flush First Pick, Feb 2026
4000 - 5000 ft
BD-157
Lightly oxidized whole leaf black tea
This 2026 Darjeeling First Flush First Pick is a tea connoisseur’s delight. Harvested on February 6 in the cool mists of the Kurseong Valley, this single origin, single batch whole leaf tea is crafted from the winter hardy BD 157 cultivar. Carefully high withered and gently brought to medium oxidation, it captures the fleeting freshness of early Himalayan spring.
The cup is pale gold and luminous. Intensely fragrant, with a rich yet refined mouthfeel and a lively, elegant astringency, it unfolds into delicate floral and vegetal notes of lilac, daisy, buttercup, and fresh lemon balm. A truly limited expression of the season’s first breath.
low-moderate
Number of infusions per 2.5 g: 3-4
2.5 gms of tea (use a digital scale)
120-150 ml ( 4-5 fl-oz) or 1/2 - 2/3rd cup of water at 185°F - 195°F (or 85°C - 90°C)
This Darjeeling Spring tea works great for the gongfu method of steeping as it helps coax out all the subtle flavors.
We recommend 5 gm of tea
100 ml water (approximate 10-20 ml of water per 1 gm of tea) at 85°C - 90°C (or 185°F - 195°F).
Origin
This Darjeeling First Flush, First Pick Tea is sourced from Kurseong, a small town noted for its secluded charm, situated in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India. Kurseong means the ‘Land of White Orchids’ since white orchids grow in abundance in this area. The town is full of beautiful tea gardens, forests, and lush greenery with magnificent views of Mt.Kanchenjunga and the Teesta River. Located at an altitude of 4864 ft, Kurseong enjoys a milder and healthy climate throughout the year. Buy H&K classic Darjeeling green tea online and feel the bliss in every sip.
Meet
Red pandas dwell in the Eastern Himalayan region of India and also in China. They are skillful acrobats that are arboreal. They are mostly herbivorous and their name comes from a Nepali word “ponya” which means one who eats bamboo. Red pandas are endangered and there are about 10,000 animals left, of which over 50% live in India.
