Typical Yunnan. All the favorite characteristics are there. Very close to Ancient Forrest Black. Smooth and not quite as powerful.
Makaibari 2nd flush 2023
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This is Season 2023 of our best-selling Makaibari tea - air freighted in for our loyal fans. 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. Starting with batch DJ 201.
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.
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We have been drinking this tea for years; I know many prefer a first flush but there is a depth to this second flush. It starts with the fragrance, I always take time to really take it in, rich, delicate with a hint of sweetness, it’s the only type of tea I have trouble stopping just enjoying the fragrance to actually start sipping. The taste does not disappoint, it is so deep and complex that I can hardly believe the delicacy. I have tried Darjeeling in tea houses and from other purveyors, and nothing is like Silver Tips.
Thank you for your kind words and your loyalty over these many years. This is an extraordinary tea and the lingering fragrance and sweetness are exquisite. So glad you enjoy it as much as we do, Cathy.
Give me tea with a touch of dusk
and the sound of a whistling thrush,
with the sweat from a chulla (hearth) hand
and the hum of pahadi (mountain) song,
with a breath of distant snow
and the monastery gong,
with the warmth of an oily razai (quilt)
and the smell of a gunny sack,
with the mist still morning sent
and the night still warm on my back.
give me long leaves and muscatel delux
and make it a Makabari second flush!
Steeping Instructions
Use 1 tsp. leaf per 8 oz. cup.
Pour boiling water over leaves.
Steep 3.5 mins.
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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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My favorite, I have this daily! Smooth and delicious
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I love smokey tea and this one is delicious!
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Light but full flavor - a perfect cup!
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This is without a doubt my favorite tea. I sometimes sample other teas but I always come back to this one. It is a wonderful tea to make kombucha with also. I believe if you start with the best tea you get the best kombucha. Everyone I have let sample it agrees. Better than any available on the market.
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A nice "no frills" cup of green tea. Smooth and satisfying.
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No tea bags for me. I like how it lets the tea expand without squeezing the tea at all. Easy to clean. I have bought a quite few of these. Not because they broke but because I like them so much I give them as gifts!
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This will be our second bag. We add vanilla oat milk, and I described it as, it taste and smell like Christmas. And can’t stop talking and saying mmm every sip.
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I combine peach with Silver Tip's blackcurrant tea, and it makes a fantastic iced tea. I drink it all summer! Give it a try!
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I’ve been looking for an excellent organic iced tea that stands out. I’ve found it!! This tea has a full body taste that is very pleasant with no negative after taste. We love this tea!! Thank you!!
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Strong, deep and delicious
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I love the full bodied and fruity richness of this tea. Best of all, it’s organic! I will drink only organic tea.
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