Makaibari is a heritage site - 150 years next year. Its traditions are old, its magic is palpable, its history unique. Each day I could hear the chowkidar ring the bell at 5 am, see dawn's first light arund 5.10 am and have my morning tea delivered by the attentive staff at 6.30 am.
The view from my room was spectacular and the garden outside an oasis of calm and beauty. Makaibari's flower garden is renowned, now a riot of roses and sweet william, later filled with the famous Kurseong orchids.
Throughout the week, I rotate through different varieties of black tea. This bold, malty breakfast tea is one of my favorites and always on my rotation list! A perfect kick-start to the day or an afternoon pick-me-up.
I know that first flush tea is highly esteemed for its elegant, delicate flavor but I like my teas a little stronger. This second flush Makaibari still has the distinctive fragrant, floral character of Darjeeling, but with bolder flavor for a great morning wake-me-up!
This is easily our best-selling Makaibari and, like you, the majority of our customers prefer the 2nd flush. It also holds up better through the year compared to the 1st flush. Glad you found your morning Darjeeling!