Darjeeling 2nd Flush, Giddapahar Estate - 1 lb (Wholesale)

Richly fragrant and dynamically flavorful, Darjeelings are jewels of the black tea category. Plucked from the foothills of the Himalayas in mid-spring—a few weeks after first flush harvest—the small leaves are rolled, fully oxidized and baked before a careful final sorting by hand. Translating to Eagle’s Cliff, Giddapahar is the only estate in Darjeeling that has been under Indian ownership since its founding in 1888, and is still owned by the same family. The fourth generation now heads up production, living on the farm year-round. Its rocky soil and rugged terrain—with elevations up to about 5,000 feet—mean challenging conditions for the plants, which yields more flavorful tea in the cup. This china bush lot (DJ 57) boasts a ripe, fruity aroma (think preserved peaches and cooked apples), and deep, satisfying flavors of winter squash and cider donut. The smooth texture encourages sip after sip. Country: India Region: West Bengal Tasting Notes: stewed plum, hazelnut, mulled wine Harvest Season: Spring 2025 1 lb -- 210º F 3-4 grams, 3 minute steep ¼ full, 30 second-1 minute steep