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.
Steeping Instructions
Use 1 heaped tbsp. of chai per 8 oz. cup.
Pour boiling water over leaves.
Steep 5 mins.
Add 1/3 cup heated milk and 1 tsp. sugar.
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Let customers speak for us
Emily Giraudin
My favorite
This is my pick me up in the afternoon .
Afternoon Delight, Organic
Emily Giraudin
One of my favorite teas
Silver Tips Breakfast
Maria Ilardi
Afternoon treat
This is the tea my coffee-loving partner drinks every afternoon... after years of making fun of me for drinking tea. It's a liquid treat in a cup.
Coconut Vanilla
Maria Ilardi
Green tea-lovers black tea
I mainly drink unflavored green tea, but this black tea is light but with a deep flavor. I don't know how else to say it, but I love it.
Dian Black, Organic
Mrs Z
Delightfully pleasant!
One of the most aromatic, delicate and sweet blends. There hasn’t yet been anyone among my friends who has tasted this tea at my place and have not asked for it during the next visit.
Serengeti
Brian Weaver
Love this tea!
First tea of the day -- absolutely lovely
Ancient Forest Yunnan, Organic
marjorie
best, bold bergamot
having drank lots of earl grey over many years, this is my favorite. if you love bergamot flavor, definitely give this a try.
Earl Grey Blue
Miranda Beckenstein
My go to tea
When I want a flavorful tea to pick me up in the morning or from my afternoon slump English Breakfast tea is my go to tea, strong with a dash of milk.
English Breakfast
Miranda Beckenstein
My substitute for dessert
When I long for chocolate then drinking this chai is a great substitute.
Chocolate Chai
Miranda Beckenstein
Bright flavor
Delicious, bright and fresh taste. Reminds me of tea I drank with my mother.
Ruhunu Super Pekoe
Frances Pirie
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.
Irish Breakfast
Frances Pirie
A more robust Darjeeling
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!
Makaibari 2nd flush 2024
Ann Russell
delicate
Lovely, pale brew. Have enjoyed multiple steeps.
Lung Jing (Dragonwell)
Ann Russell
smooth
My go-to daily morning green tea.
Makaibari Long Leaf Green
SG
Delicious, smooth cup. Good any time of day.
Ancient Forest Yunnan, Organic
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