As winter slowly releases its icy grip, the hills of Darjeeling are beginning their transformation, preparing for one of the most eagerly awaited moments in the world of tea—the arrival of Darjeeling First Flush 2025 tea. Though the season is only in its infancy, tea enthusiasts and connoisseurs around the world are already anticipating the fresh, vibrant flavors that define this exquisite seasonal offering.
Recent research has uncovered a concerning issue: certain tea bags may release billions of microplastic particles into your drink when brewed. Published in Chemosphere, the study highlights how everyday tea rituals could inadvertently expose consumers to these tiny plastic fragments, raising questions about their impact on health. Billions of Plastic Particles Per Cup The study […]
Ah, the heart of Thunderbolt Tea – our very own kitchen tea table! This isn’t just any table; it’s a seasoned veteran, a silent witness to a decade of our family’s passion. Here, under the warm glow of the kitchen light, countless tea tastings have unfolded. Each cup, a symphony of flavors, aromas, and stories. […]
Darjeeling tea is often compared to fine wines in its flavor profile, and as with wine, terroir plays a huge role in a tea’s flavor profile. Darjeeling’s unique terrain, including soil, climate, altitude and other environmental factors, give Darjeeling Tea a unique taste and aroma that cannot be replicated in any other region.
The Darjeeling tea industry has been significantly impacted by the PGI designation. Darjeeling tea’s originality and quality have been safeguarded, which has boosted consumer interest in it and raised its price. Darjeeling tea can now be distinguished from other types of tea thanks to the PGI label, which has increased its market share. Due to Indian government subsidies for PGI-registered products, the Darjeeling tea sector has also benefited financially from the PGI classification.
Darjeeling Tea’s First Flush and Second Flush are two of the most sought after teas among tea lovers. Know differences between the two and learn how to brew and enjoy each tea to the fullest.
Darjeeling Tea is considered as a luxury beverage because of its rarity, exquisite taste, delicate aroma and health benefits.
Greetings! We hope all is fine in your world. People have long pondered the best way to store tea in order to preserve its flavour and freshness. Ten suggestions have been gathered by us to assist you with tea storage. Although Darjeeling tea is our specialty, these recommendations apply to the majority of teas, including […]
Hi folks!This is just a short note to inform you that all of us at Thunderbolt Tea will be taking a short break for a couple of days starting January 2, 2023. Though no physical movement will be possible for tea orders, you can of course, still place your tea orders online anytime from anywhere. […]
Tea as you know comes in overwhelming varieties from different regions of the world. Our family deals with single origin Darjeeling Teas and many believe that single origin teas specially Darjeelings shouldn’t be mixed with anything else. To a certain extent, its true, because for example the flavor profile of a Darjeeling First Flush white […]