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First Flush Darjeeling

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$23.5 $47 In stock

First Flush Darjeeling is quite rare and highly sought after. The first sprouting of tea leaves on the Camellia Sinensis plant, known as a “flush,” marks the start of the season. Because this flush is the first batch the tea plant produces after winter dormancy, it has an incredibly unique flavor profile. First Flush teas are more delicate, aromatic, and resemble green teas in their dry and brewed states. This First Flush Darjeeling tea was deliberately harvested, withered, roasted, and sorted exclusively for Art of Tea and is available in a limited release while supplies last.

*comes in 2oz

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Riley ★★★★★

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.

George J. ★★★★★

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.

Adam ★★★★★

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