“I woke up freezing this morning, and dreaded getting out of bed because I knew I would only feel colder still. I finally hauled myself up and braved the walk into the kitchen. I didn’t want to...” Read full tasting note
“Another from my tea sampler from Cuppa. It also happens to be my first Darjeeling (that I know of). Delicious! It’s very delicate and floral, apple-blossom floral. I’m also getting an oak-like...” Read full tasting note
“The dry leaves smell light and airy…delicate like. Once steeped it has a slight rich earthiness to it. Pretty good but I think I still prefer Assam black as my mainstay. 2nd steeping is pretty...” Read full tasting note
“it is good. the first cup it tasted more like an earl grey (not a fan) but after that it got better. Not my favorite but worst a try.” Read full tasting note
From one of the last family-owned tea estates in Darjeeling, India. The Makaibari estate in the Darjeeling hills of Northeastern India is home to the finest high grown Darjeeling teas and leader of biodynamic and organic permaculture. This high altitude tea is grown on picturesque steep slopes up to 4000 ft, surrounded by fresh air and pure mountain spring water. Our select high grown tea is hand picked, artisan processed, and provides a bright and brisk cup much lighter than other black teas because of its high altitude. This “champagne of teas” is a first flush tea which brews a pink, light amber color, fresh floral and apple-like character, with a slightly astringent finish. It serves better when brewed at a cooler temperature of 180F. It is rare to experience a pure 100% Darjeeling outside of India. This is your passport to experience this rare and golden opportunity of a truly prized luxury.
Water Temperature: 185 F degrees
Caffeine Content: Medium
Steep Time: 3-5 minutes
Ingredients: Organic Biodynamic Black Tea
Origin: Darjeeling, India
Art of Tea is a tea importer and wholesaler based in Los Angeles, California. We hand blend and custom craft the world’s finest organic teas and botanicals. Our teas are carefully selected directly from growers, each one offering a unique story.