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From amongst various classic grades we sampled this First Flush, teas from Singbulli won hands down on both clonal and china varieties. We just couldn’t avoid leaving this tea out. It is one of those teas which you won’t find in abundance. We have already sold some major portion of this tea to our existing clients even before we actually updated to site. So you can guess, it’s very very limited! Once gone, it will be gone forever. So hurry!

All in all, a limited edition high quality First Flush Darjeeling Tea from Singbulli Tea Estate. This tea can fit all palate because it is all well balanced when compared to different likings of tea connoisseur palates.

A first grade china classic variety this First Flush from Singbulli Tea Estate. Also limited in quantity, hurry before we run out of it. A marvelous tea produced with the efforts of Mr. Mantri and Mr. Parikh – we salute them both.

One cup can make you want for more and that is why Arya Ruby is one of the most highly sought after teas in the world. Try and find out for yourselves. Know the difference if you have tasted other First Flush Dareeling Teas.

Definitely one of top notch Darjeeling white teas which can well compete with other world renowned white teas from other parts of the world. A limited edition tea which is hard to find at this price. Very limited!

A refreshing and fine Darjeeling First Flush from the Muscatel Valley region of Goomtee Tea Estate. This is a perfect example of classic china grade Darjeeling variety.

First planted by Mr. Henry Lennox in 1899, Goomtee Tea Estate is located at Mahanadi very close to Jungpana Tea Estate. Mr. Asok Kumar was kind enough to send us various grades of Goomtee tea samples from which we could choose a few. This classic china variety speaks of a true Darjeeling characterized First Flush product which is so well known through decades. Apart from the Muscatel Valley tea (above) we bought, we found this tea to be well balanced to fit every palate and included in our list of teas.

Dry Tea leaves: These Goomtee leaves are well rolled and twisted with an overall greenish appearance. The greenish tinge imparted to the color of the leaves has complex shades of dark green, light green, some brown and a few black leaves. The leaves have a considerable amount of silver tips or buds. The slightly elongated tea leaves are well sorted out and has an even spread giving it a pretty bloom. It has faint nutty/almondy fragrance which extends to be sweet and slightly lemony. The sweetness can be compared to that of honey.

Wet Tea leaves: Overall greenish appearance with light and olive green colored leaves with some amount of brown. It emits faint notes of fresh wet grassland which comes as a complex mix package with the inclusion of nutty, flowery and fruity aroma. The faint sweet notes depicts the tenderness of the tea leaves when plucked and tends to speak of the region where it had grown.

Cup or Tea Liqor: A lively golden brew, weaker in cup and excellent in flavor. The cup is smooth in the first intake, grows slightly bitter if the liqor is prolonged in the mouth and leaves a flowery after effect. It has faint rosy notes and fruity flavor reminiscent of orange peels. It has marvelous faint notes of almonds and extends its characteristics of being nutty. A mild astringency is felt and has a sweet rosy/flowery aftertaste.

An excellent cup from Goomtee Tea Estate for all Goomtee tea lovers. A classic Darjeeling tea made from pure china tea bushes growing at steep elevations thronged by mist, rain and sun.

One classic tea with the true Darjeeling First Flush character experienced through decades of Darjeeling Tea history.

A well balanced china grade First Flush tea from the renowned Singbulli Tea Estate at a very affordable rate.

Jungpana Tea Estate is renowned for its First Flush classic Darjeeling teas. Mr. Mudgal, Manager, has been with the tea estate for a long time and has dedicated his time producing one of finest classic Darjeeling teas. Upper Jungpana or the higher elevation region is at par with Goomtee's Majhua division and lie side by side. This tea is high grown on steep hills with an all time experience of fog/mist, rain and sun. The slow growth impart a tremendous quality to the tea bushes and hence the classic Jungpana excels with its own unique Darjeeling First Flush character.

Jungpana Tea Estate Legend:
"Legend has it that many years ago a British hunter was roaming the Himalayas with his faithful gurkha Jung Bahadur by his side when they were attacked by a leopard.

In trying to save his master Jung Bahadur was severely mauled before his master dispensed with the beast. Jung Bahadur was weak and thirsty and asked his master for ‘pana', or, water. He was carried to a nearby stream and given water to drink but died in his master's arms soon thereafter.

Eversince that moment, the area has been known as JUNGPANA, or, where Jung Bahadur had his last drink of water. The tea estate planted later, carries the name till today."

Dry Tea leaves: The dry tea leaves bear a greenish appearance with some amount of silver tips. It is well rolled and twisted giving it a slight wiry look. It has a mixture of olive green, some brown and some black colors. It has a very sweet light fragrance. It has that almondy or nutty character which also proves to be buttery. The sweetness is accompanied by honey toned character. Slightly vegetal addition can be observed. Also has mild fruity or orangy character and flowery reminiscent of the rose.

Wet Tea leaves: The green dry tea leaves turn pale tending more towards olive green with a mixture of brown leaves. It has a sweet nose mixed with a minty character. It is nutty like the almonds and flowery like the marigold.

Cup or Tea Liqor: Most of Darjeeling First Flush teas have a weak cup that appears quite translucent in nature, but highly aromatic. This does not differ from the above statement - A beautiful light golden hue cup with a definite shine. It has sweet notes bearing affinity to honey. It has a lively character with a definite bite. It is highly flowery and nutty in its characteristics which is buttery and almondy. It has some astringency affecting middle portion of the tongue making it dry. It has a sweet floral aftertaste that lingers on for quite sometime.

A top notch classic Darjeeling China variety tea from the world famous Jungpana Tea Estate. We have noticed that Japanese and Koreans are fans of this tea.