• Organic Darjeeling 2nd flush, black tea
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Makaibari 2nd flush 2024

SKU # 1120-2
$ 7.96
$ 7.96
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This is Season 2024 of our best-selling Makaibari tea.  2nd flush has more body than 1st flush and is more pungent and floral as well.  It retains its character well even as the leaf matures.  From an estate certified Organic, Biodynamic and Fair Trade.  Enjoy our most popular Makaibari - the 2nd flush harvest.  

And for those seeking a discount, check out our other Makaibari lots, particularly those from the previous season. We are out of stock of the 2nd flush from the previous season.

Fair Trade
Organic

Customer Reviews

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Ervin Conn
A bit astringent

This is not the tea I am used to (ancient forest black). There is a sharpness to it. That is the nice part about the 2oz samples. You can try different teas looking for new tastes and textures. I will experiment with iced tea with this and see how that goes. I will also try it as a Kombucha base. The astringency might be refreshing in that form.

Ervin - you are right. Darjeelings are known for their clear, astringent taste. First flush is the sharpest of the harvests with the 2nd flush being a bit more mellow. If you enjoy Ancient Forest, an Assam such as Classic Assam or Heritage Blend may be closer to the taste you enjoy. Appreciated your feedback!

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SHRIMANI Sharma

Great place to buy tea.

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Steeping Instructions

Use 1 tsp. leaf per 8 oz. cup.
Pour boiling water over leaves.  
Steep 3.5 mins.

Tea Education

2nd flush is sometimes called the Easter Flush. The leaf from these bushes has matured a bit since the early spring harvest but it is plucked well before the monsoons arrive which is typically mid-June. Too much moisture results in a greater yield but a lower quality of Darjeeling leaf so 2nd flush is pre-monsoon. 2nd flush leaves, when infused, exhibit a coppery hue to the leaf and the fragrance carries a deeper floral scent. It has more body in the cup with an increased pungency. The 2nd flush harvest has more staying power and is our most popular Makaibari tea.

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Decaf English Breakfast
Radclyffe Thompson
Excellent decaf teas

I use a combination of decaf Earl Gray and Decaf English Breakfast for my iced tea combined with fresh lemon and fresh mint. It is delicious!

Decaf English Breakfast
Genghis Khan
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my favorite tea

Smoky and soulful. Good for 2 steeps! My favorite morning ritual lately is a hot cup of this tea before starting the day.

Genghis Khan
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Joyce
The perfect cup

I drink this tea every morning with a splash of milk. It's an exceptional sip.

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Creme Maurice
Lowez Walker
I love this tea

It tastes like a coffee styled tea. Delicious!

Creme Maurice
BESTSELLERS
Sheila Lewis
Great for sending gifts or to sample teas

Combinations of favorite black, green, or herbal teas, lead to gifts or a quick steep. I am enjoying full-flavored Irish breakfast tea and chai's unique flavor is heavenly. These are excellent gifts if I don't drink them first!

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Brew Basket
Sheila Lewis
Perfect brewing basket

Tea brews easily to perfection, strong as I like, in the new brewing basket. Thank you!

Brew Basket
Makaibari 2nd flush 2024
SHRIMANI Sharma

Great place to buy tea.

Makaibari 2nd flush 2024
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Hands down, my favorite Tea!

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The BEST jasmine tea

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Nina R.
Excellent English Breakfast!

I got this as a sample when I ordered my two long time favorites from Silvertips (Keemun Hao Ya (absolute #1) and Dion Black). It's been a long time since I was so impressed by a tea as I was with this sample. I immediately ordered a large bag. It's a wonderful version of English Breakfast that stands up well to milk and sugar (my preferred way to have it) and no bad aftertaste. Solid choice!

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Refreshing, sweet and tangy. Does NOT give me heartburn!

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Emily Wierzbowski
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