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Darjeeling Leaf First Flush Tea

Darjeeling Leaf First Flush Tea

A complex tea with delicate notes and floral character.
Regular price £21.99
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A first flush blend of top grade teas, sourced from the Darjeeling Tea Estates of Phoobsering, Gopaldhara, Giddapahar, Singbulli, and Puttabong, Darjeeling First Flush Tea produces a fantastic all-round tea that reveals the traditional, complex flavours of Darjeeling teas.

This highly sought-after tea, grown in the Darjeeling region of West Bengal, India, is known for its unique flavour profile that is characterised by a delicate floral aroma, a light, crisp taste, and a bright, refreshing finish.

Darjeeling tea is made from the Camellia sinensis plant, grown at high elevations of typically between 4,000 and 7,000 feet above sea level, in the rolling hills of Darjeeling. Tea bushes are grown in well-drained, fertile soil and exposed to bright sunlight to produce high-quality tea leaves. First flush teas are harvested in early spring, typically during March and April, when the leaves are considered to be the freshest. The tea leaves are picked by hand, with only the youngest and most tender leaves selected for processing.

Ingredients

Indian Black Tea

Allergens

While we try to keep to the strictest standards in our treatment of allergens, please be aware that our factory handles nuts, milk and soy ingredients. Please check our ingredients lists for specific information on each tea.

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All of our teas remain fresh unopened for up to 12 months.
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This First Flush loose leaf tea offers a "light refreshing" taste that customers describe as "delicious" and "beautiful and lasting." Most praised the quality and efficient delivery. However, some found the flavor "bland" or "too subtle," particularly when brewed with milk. Best enjoyed without milk for optimal flavor complexity.

Quality (positive)Tea (positive)Value (positive)Taste (positive)Delivery (positive)
  • 5 stars: 7 (64%)
  • 4 stars: 2 (18%)
  • 3 stars: 2 (18%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Samindra D.
Very good

Very good

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Christine P.
A light refreshing tea with

A light refreshing tea with a lovely taste. Delivered on time and very efficiently.

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Gary C.
Great selection

Great selection, good value and very quick delivery.

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Chris B.
Nicely flavoured loose tea

Nicely flavoured loose tea

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Patrick D.
High Quality. Tea

This is a delightful tea, beautiful and lasting taste. I will be getting more as it is one of the best teas I have tasted recently.

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John B.
Bland Darjeeling

Darjeeling first flush is not a strong flavour, but this was bland. Wouldn't order this again.

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Richard H.
Experience so far.

Perhaps it's a bit too subtle but I have struggled to sense the complex flavours claimed for the tea. I was disappointed to read too late that it was suggested to avoid milk. Maybe my taste buds will accommodate after half a dozen goes but certainly prefer Betty's Darjeeling Tea bags. I've tried stronger, longer, shorter brewing.

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Helen W.
Darjeeling leaf first flush tea

My delivery arrived swiftly. the Darjeeling tea is delicious, much better than loose leaf supermarket tea. Thank you

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Wesley I.
Excellent service

I'm very happy with the service and delivery of this quality product.

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Paul K.
Great service

High quality products at reasonable prices

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Tim W.
Quick delivery, great tea.

Ordered some nice FF Darjeeling. It arrived promptly and makes a lovely cup of tea.