Darjeeling Himalayan Rare Spring Treasure

We have chosen this artisanal Darjeeling First Flush because it is absolutely exquisite. It is exceptionally fragrant and reminiscent of the heady perfume from a blooming spring floral garden. It is rich, yet delicate with notes of jasmine, chrysanthemum, honeysuckle and a hint of white peach. As its name suggests, this treasure is something you want to keep tucked safely away and bring out on special occasions. Definitely a recommendation for a tea enthusiast or tea aficionado. 

This tea from Mirik Valley in Darjeeling, is made from leaves of the AV-2 cultivar. The AV-2 cultivar gives the sweet and rich flavors that make Darjeeling teas very special.  The leaves are hand plucked from the highest altitude of the tea garden during the first few weeks of spring (first pick). When the tea bushes are fresh out of hibernation from a prolonged winter,the most tender young leaves and buds are plucked. After plucking, the leaves are dried naturally for a prolonged period, minimally oxidized and delicately rolled and dried. It is made in extremely small micro-ghani batches and so supply of this highly coveted whole leaf tea is always limited.