Darjeeling First Flush Organic

$13.00

BLACK TEA | CAFFEINE | FLORAL, BRIGHT & BRISK

Hand-picked at the pinnacle of freshness from the finest organic tea estates in Darjeeling, India, this premium tea brews to a golden elixir with a delicate floral aroma and a bright, brisk flavor. Indulge in a little luxury today.

Sold in 1 oz quantities. Makes 6-10 cups of tea.

Ingredients

organic darjeeling black tea

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“The first sip is bright, delicate, and gone before you know it.
Some teas are meant to be savored slowly.”

MAKE TEATIME YOUR me TIME

— tea & turmeric

From Our Laguna Beach Tea Shop

This is the tea we reach for when a real tea lover walks into the shop. Darjeeling First Flush is delicate, floral, and brisk, and its character is completely different from the deeper, malty character of Assam Estate or the smooth, balanced cup of Ceylon Estate. Put all three side by side and you get a wonderful lesson in how much a tea's growing region can shape what ends up in your cup.

Tea people know exactly why this one is special.

  • How to brew it hot

    Use 1 teaspoon of loose leaf tea per 8 ounces of boiling water. Steep 3 to 5 minutes. A full steep gives the rose and lavender enough time to come through without letting the bergamot take over.

  • How to make iced tea

    Use 2 teaspoons of loose leaf tea per 8 ounces of boiling water. Steep 3 to 5 minutes and pour over a full glass of ice. The extra leaf covers what the ice waters down.

  • How to cold brew

    Use 1.5 teaspoons of loose leaf tea per 8 ounces of filtered water.
    Steep in your fridge for 6 to 8 hours.
    Strain out the leaves and enjoy!

Beyond the Cup: Make Something Tasty with This Darjeeling First Flush Organic

Darjeeling First Flush Spritz

Serves 2

A chilled, floral spritz built on a Darjeeling First Flush concentrate, brightened with elderflower and lemon, then topped with sparkling water for a light, effervescent pour.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 tablespoons Darjeeling First Flush loose leaf tea
  • 1 cup filtered water (175°F to 180°F)
  • 1 teaspoon elderflower syrup (or a light honey)
  • A splash of fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup chilled sparkling water or tonic
  • Garnish: thin lemon wheels and edible flowers or fresh mint

Instructions

  1. Heat the water to 175°F to 180°F and steep the Darjeeling leaves for 3 minutes. Strain the tea and stir in the elderflower syrup and lemon juice while it's still warm, so they dissolve evenly.
  2. Place the concentrate in the fridge until fully chilled. Starting from a cold concentrate keeps the ice from watering the drink down once it's built.
  3. Fill two glasses with ice, pour the chilled tea concentrate over the top, and top with sparkling water. Give it a gentle stir, then garnish with a lemon wheel. Adding the sparkling water last keeps it from going flat before you drink it.