Second flush Makaibari Estate Darjeeling is a fresh, crisp brew with a clean finish. It's more robust than first flush, but still aromatic with citrus notes. For me it teeters between first flush, where I would never use milk, and a more traditional Assam, where I would. Comparing first flush and second, I do think first flush is perhaps a more unique and special tea, but maybe something I'll buy seasonally. The delight of that first cup of first flush feels like spring in a teacup. Second flush is a bit more ordinary, but also a superb tea. You can't go wrong with either.
This was in my inbox this morning from one of our regular customers and it's been one of many comments and phone calls I've received in the last few days on this topic. First, it gets featured on NCIS Los Angeles, then it is served to the FIFA World Cup Soccer players in the morning and now Masterpiece Mystery! Alas, I missed the episode but I do have a friend on watch duty for me looking out for when it will air again. Meanwhile, we are receiving a lot of orders and queries on Makaibari Silver Tips and enjoying the heightened interest.
