دارجيلنج فرست فلاش

The muscatel notes are delicate but unmistakable, and the second steep opens up even sweeter. This batch feels genuinely special, like the season’s very first pick is doing exactly what it should. I’m already saving the rest for slow mornings.

The first sprouting of the season really comes through—this batch tastes bright and delicate, exactly what I hoped for from a first flush. The leaves are so fresh and vegetal, it's like drinking early spring. I've already reordered before my first bag ran out.

I was a little nervous about the price for such a small tin, but the "first flush" character really comes through in the brew—it's delicate and clean, not at all like the usual Darjeelings I've had. The leaves themselves are a beautiful, bright green that makes me feel like I'm getting the real rare