Darjeeling 1st Flush Black Tea - Organic

Our 1^st flush Darjeeling is plucked in June and July when the tea bushes are bursting with flavour from the changing seasons in the Himalayas.  A super afternoon tea that is especially good with scones and raspberry preserves.

Region: Chamong estate, Darjeeling, India.

Steeping Guide:

Teaware: Glass or ceramic Gaiwan

Amount: 3g /1½ teaspoons

Temperature: 100°c (212°F)

Steeping Time: 1 to 2 minutes for the first two steeps and 3 to 5 minutes for the third and fourth.

*These steeping directions are for a traditional Gong Fu style tea, if you are brewing this tea in a regular cup we recommend steeping for 2 – 3 minutes. This tea can also been re-steeped 4 times.