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 tsp. of leaf per 8 oz. cup.
Pour boiling water over leaves.
Steep 4 mins.
Milk may be added.
Tea Education
Not everyone enjoys the classic Breakfast blends which are usually a robust, hearty cup that take well to milk and sugar. Some enjoy a medium-body cup that can be enjoyed as is or perhaps with a slice of lemon. Our Organic Afternoon Delight is exactly that blend. We've carefully created a cup that has the fragrance of a Darjeeling with the mellow notes of a Nilgiri. It can be steeped for a short 3 minutes or a longer 5 minutes.
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