| Hi there, First Flush teas from Darjeeling are amongst the most flavourful and floral black teas. First Flush teas are prized and sought after by tea lovers all across the world, for their unique freshness and lightness, which only comes from the newly sprung tender leaves and buds that appear with the first showers of Spring in early March. The easiest way to identify and choose the best Single Estate First Flush Teas is : 1. Choose one of the top tea estates of Darjeeling Some of the top First Flush tea are manufactured from high-elevation tea estates between 5000-6000 ft. in Darjeeling. The cold weather results in slow growth of the leaves, concentrating the flavors. Also, the top tea estates have experience tea makers - who are artists with over 30-40 years experience in making the finest of fine teas.
2. Choose an early invoice The best first flush teas are harvested at the beginning of spring around the end of March. These are usually packed as invoices No. 1,2,3, etc., usually, the first 15-20 invoices are amongst the most floral, flavor, and light-bodied teas. 3. Leaf Appearance The best First flush teas will be bright/ jade/ green in appearance with a profusion of silvery tips. The leaves will have a sweet and vegetal aroma and will be very fresh. 4. Taste and Flavour When brewed right (2.5g per cup in freshly boiled water, steeped for 3-4 mins at 85-90C) top first flush teas will pour out an elegant light amber-green cup with a distinct floral note very similar to fresh mountain orchids, lilies, and hyacinth. Here are my recommendations for the most prized Single Estate First Flush Teas: 1- Margaret's Hope Moonlight Darjeeling First Flush Black Tea As pure and soothing and gentle and delicate and decadent as moonlight! This exceptional and exclusive moonlight tea from the fabled Margaret's Hope high elevation section is made with pure AV2 clones. The tender silver buds are shiny and rare, plucked and processed with extreme care and love. When steeped, the cup is light and elegant, clean and crisp. The immediate mouthfeel mellow and sweet, and as it rolls on your palate, layers of floral flavors and nuttiness reveal themselves. The subtle hint of fruitiness towards the edges is as unmissable as it is unmistakable. Continue the moonlight experience as you brew a second steep - which gives an equally delightful cup. 2- Castleton Classic Darjeeling First Flush Black Tea The iconic Castleton tea estate enjoys a cult-like status amongst tea connoisseurs. Located at 5,000 ft., teas from Castleton have always been prized for their signature flavor. A mild and mellow, light, and floral tea from early Spring harvest from one of the icon tea estates of Darjeeling. Light and decadent, with a velvety smoothness and remarkable piquancy and sweetness throughout, with delectable floral notes akin to lilies around the edges, rounded off with shades of toasty almonds. 3 - Goomtee Premium Darjeeling First Flush Black Tea Made from 100% Pure China cultivar, the tender leaves are left uncut and minimally processed to retain their natural sweetness and flavor. The delicately rolled, well-twisted leaves result in a bright green appearance with a nice sprinkling of fine, silvery tips. The leaves brew into a light amber cup that is smooth, clean, and sweet. It has a delicate floral 'nose' with subtle layers of stone-fruit flavors and a prominent muscatel character. The citrusy flavors continue to linger in the mouth for a long time. Browse our collection of the freshest and most premium Single Estate First Flush Teas from Darjeeling. | 
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