This is an especially fragrant early spring Darjeeling from the ever-dependable farmers at Rohini Tea Estate in Darjeeling, India. It is made entirely from AV2 clonal bushes, a tea varietal ubiquitous throughout Darjeeling and prized for its rich, concentrated flavor. As usual, this is a whole-leaf tea suitable for gongfu style tea brewing. Its flavors suggest wild lilacs, pink candy, and white stonefruits.

Teas harvested in the Spring in Darjeeling are called “first flush” teas, and are processed more closely to a green or a white (by Chinese classification standards). Teas harvested in the summer and fall (second and third flush teas) are usually oxidized and made into darker, richer black teas. This first flush Darjeeling should be pleasing to fans of lighter and more aromatic teas.

Origin - Rohini Tea Estate, Darjeeling, India

Harvest - Spring ‘24

Varietal - AV2

Tastes Like - Fairy Floss, Lilacs, Apricot

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