Editions First Flush Darjeeling

First Flush Darjeeling is the Champagne of teas and our select Ging Tea Garden First Flush is an absolute delight this year, harvested from the very first and eagerly awaited Spring first pickings (or ‘DJ1’ standing for Darjeeling 1^st batch). For this DJ1 prestigious limited edition tea, the newly-awakened spring tea leaves were plucked on 13th and 14^th March and the finest first flush the garden will make this year.

Hand-picked in March, 2023 just after winter's passing in the Himalayas, 1st Flush Darjeelings are thought to be more Oolong-like in their delicate flavours as a lightly-oxidised black tea. Ging Tea Garden is one of the oldest and most renowned in the Darjeeling Hills and the garden is perched at an elevation that varies from 2,000 – 5,000ft. This year's 1st Flush is simply a pure, delightful treasure of a tea, wonderfully fresh, smooth, floral with hints of tropical fruits.  Ging Tea Garden is a Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance certified garden and all its teas are produced under Organic cultivation.

What is First Flush Darjeeling? Tea flush refers to the growing seasons in Darjeeling. First Flush teas are plucked mid-March to May, these fresh buds deceptively deliver a powerful and stimulating infusion from a light-coloured cup. Commonly First Flush is the most expensive flush, not only because of its short season that sees high demand vs low supply, but also due to its uniquely bright and lively liquor. Suki have secured a very special batch from the very first pickings. Spring is making its grand appearance in this exceptionally rare and wonderfully aromatic tea. Sweet, floral, and exquisitely fresh.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Organic First Flush Indian Darjeeling black tea from the Ging Estate Leaf Grade: FTGFOP1 - DJ1

Brew 1 teaspoon (2.5g) per 200ml water. Infuse in cooled freshly boiled water which has been cooled to 90 degrees for 3-5 mins (*Do not add milk)