Teesta Valley 2nd Flush

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41591 Black Tea

Teesta Valley 2nd Flush

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Description

To the east of Darjeeling is the Teesta Valley, named after the nearby Teesta River that flows from the Himalayas. This is a second flush Darjeeling, so from late spring, when the plants start to grow again. The tea is allowed to fully oxidize and turn brown. Muscatel flavors develop when plants are infested with leafhoppers, prompting them to produce a repellent that tastes like muscat grapes. Of course, the bugs are not included in this delicious brew. 

In 2025, Darjeeling suffered great losses, so we are eager to receive this crop.

Mike's Rating

2 Briskness
2 Body
3 Aroma
 Details: A lovely second flush Darjeeling with the elusive muscatel flavors from a premier producer.
 Dry Leaves: Medium brown leaves.
 Liquor: Medium brown.
 Aroma: Stone fruits and muscatel grapes.
 Flavors: Rounded and mellow with flavors of baked stone fruit, brightened with muscat grapes
 Caffeine Level: Caffeinated
 Body: Medium-bodied
 Brewing Time: 3 to 4 minutes
 Brewing Temp: 175–212 degreesº

Ingredients

Black tea.

Packaging Types

Loose Tea: Bulk whole or broken leaves

Tea Bags: Finely cut tea in paper bags

Sachets: Whole-leaf tea in mesh bags

Tea Pods: Single-serve pods for Keurig® brewers

Iced Tea Pouches: Large bags for batches of iced tea

Packaging Types

Loose Tea: Bulk whole or broken leaves

Tea Bags: Finely cut tea in paper bags

Sachets: Whole-leaf tea in mesh bags

Tea Pods: Single-serve pods for Keurig® brewers

Iced Tea Pouches: Large bags for batches of iced tea