Darjeeling And Himalayan Teas
Darjeeling tea, tea from the Darjeeling region in West Bengal, India, has traditionally been prized above all other black teas, especially in the United Kingdom and the countries comprising the former British Empire. When properly brewed it yields a thin-bodied, light-colored liquor with a floral aroma. The flavor also displays a tinge of astringent tannic characteristics, and a musky spiciness often referred to by tea connoisseurs as "muscatel." A sweet cooling aftertaste should be felt in the mouth. An increasing volume of green teas are becoming available in Darjeeling, see at foot of this page.
This is a first-rate selection at very competetive prices.
First Flush
Refers to the first picking season of the year. Typically, it takes place around March. First Flush teas typically have a rich and fresh aroma. This flush might have a marginal green tint.
Second Flush
Refers to the second picking season of the year, typically around May/June. Second Flush teas tends to be a little sweeter and smoother than First Flush teas.
Darjeeling – Kurseong Valley
Superb valley for money. This is a refined blend of teas from producers close to the Sikkim border. Medium weight with lots of Muscatel flavour.
Darjeeling Breakfast Tea GBOP
A wonderful tea for those seeking taste and strength in a Darjeeling. It's the ideal Darjeeling Breakfast tea. Highly recommended!
Darjeeling – Lingia Estate 1st Flush, Bio-Dynamic (TGFOP)
This is a bright Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe. The Estate is situated close to the Nepalese border and offers flowery and rather soft teas .The estate is in the Golden Valley approximately 35km west of Darjeeling, and the tea bushes are grown at a high altitude.
Darjeeling - Jogmaya Estate FGFOP - 1st Flush
This estate produces prize-winning Darjeeling teas every year. The brew is crystal clear and reddish with a lively fragrance and a heady taste. Already a great favourite with our clients.
Darjeeling - Makaibari Estate 1st Flush FTGFOP – Organic
This Darjeeling was grown 4,500 feet above sea level on the renowned Makaibari Estate. This harvest is unique, lighter than most black teas with a flavour and complexity that makes these teas sought after worldwide. We have just bought this most attractive parcel.
Darjeeling - Thurbo 2nd Flush FTGFOP1 Cl
A connoisseur's tea with fine leaves that offers a cup that has the sweetness of a white tea.
Darjeeling - Rohini 2nd Flush 2007 FTGFOP
A very stylish and wiry tea with summer blossoms in abundance, having a velvety flavour and bright liquor.
Darjeeling - Margaret's Hope 2nd Flush FTGFOP
A classic tea with a superb fragrance and complex bouquet. The liquor is golden with a well-rounded character.
Darjeeling - Glenburn Estate 1st Flush GFOP
The estate made some exceptional first flush teas in 2007. The tea is light, bright and flavourful.
Darjeeling - Puttabong – Silver Needles 2nd Flush 2007 SFTGFOP1
A fine high grown favourite. This silver-tipped tea yields a bright liquor and rounded fruity flavour.
Darjeeling – Singell FTGFOP (Organic)
A well-balanced classic Darjeeling with a liquor that is silky in texture. A solid muscatel aspect with an attractive lingering aftertaste.
Castleton 1st Flush FTGFOP1
A lovely spring tea with a light astringent and slightly fruity flavour. Finely picked, dried with care, it gives out a leafy brew to suit the most demanding palate. Castleton Tea Garden is located in the Kurseong (land of orchids) South Valley of Darjeeling over which the toy train passes, at an altitude ranging from 980 mts to 2300 mts. It has a planted area of 170.96 Hectars. Castleton Estate produces prize winning Darjeeling Teas every year.
Darjeeling - Tumsong 2nd Flush (Organic)
A rich and full-bodied Darjeeling with good hints of muscatel. A bright clear liquor in a fine and supple tea.
Darjeeling - Ambootia Estate 2nd Flush FTGFOP1 Organic
A superb classic, aromatic and well rounded
Darjeeling - Goomtee Muscatel Valley 2nd Flush 2008 FTGFOP1 Organic
The Estate is located in the prime quality belt between Jungpana to the East and Makaibari and Castleton to the West. The temperatures are cool to moderate and rainfall is generous, making this garden ideally situated for production of quality Darjeeling tea.
Darjeeling - Avongrove Euphoria 2nd Flush 2008 FTGFOP1 Organic
A legendary tea with a good balance of black, & silvery tipped leaves. The cup yields a lighter yet bright golden liquor, with a refined slightly sweet taste.
Other Himalayan Teas
Fine teas at affordable prices
Nepal – Kanchanjungha Estate First Flush FTGFOP1 Organic
Grown in the Ilam district of Nepal neighbouring Darjeeling. This is a delicate tea of excellent quality similar in style to a good Darjeeling tea. Would make a lovely afternoon tea.
Kangra - Kausani 2nd Flush STGFOP1
This 200 hectare tea plantation is located on the slopes facing snow clad mountains of the central Himalayas andenjoys a cool and misty weather. Eighty percent of the tea estate is planted with the choicest of highly tippy and flavoury tea clones. Grown under the cool and misty agro-climatic conditions, this flavoury and golden tea with soft liquor yields a wonderful tea with woody aftertones and a mild sweetness.
Dooars – Sachindra Chandra SFTFOP1 – First Flush 2008
A fine first flush tea from the Dooars region of the Himalayan foothills.
Tarai - Oodlabara FTGFOP – First Flush 2008
A unique flavourful tea from the Tarai region of the Himalayan foothills.
Sikkim - Temi 2nd Flush 2007 FTGFOP1(Cl)
This is the only existing tea garden in Sikkim and produces teas of no less distinction of any other garden on the eastern Himalayas.
Teas with a title in this colour are bio-dynamic. This is a growing trend on our list, as many of the finest tea estates have embraced this discipline.
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