2nd Flush mean the second harvest of the year. Our 2nd flush Darjeeling is plucked in June and July when the tea bushes are bursting with flavour from the changing seasons in the Himalayas. A super afternoon tea that is especially good with scones and raspberry preserves.
Region: Chamong estate, Darjeeling, India.
Steeping Guide:
Teaware: Glass or ceramic Gaiwan
Amount: 3g /1½ teaspoons
Temperature: 100°c (212°F)
Steeping Time: 1 to 2 minutes for the first two steeps and 3 to 5 minutes for the third and fourth.
*These steeping directions are for a traditional Gong Fu style tea, if you are brewing this tea in a regular cup we recommend steeping for 2 – 3 minutes. This tea can also been re-steeped 4 times.