First Flush Darjeeling Tea
There
are four flushes – 1st, 2nd, monsoon and autumnal. The tea shrubs
with its delicate, fragile and grey-green sheen on the leaves. The
liquor is
There
are four flushes – 1st, 2nd, monsoon and autumnal. The tea shrubs
with its delicate, fragile and grey-green sheen on the leaves. The
liquor is
1st flush (late February to mid April)
Spring is the season of life, reawakening and freshness.
After cold, chilly and the dormant winter months, life takes a new
lease and this is also apparent with the appearance of new tender
shoots on characterized by a light translucent color and a mild
astringent flavour that impart a lively character to the tea. The
distinctive feature of this “First Flush” is a fragrant floral aroma
and a bright lime-greenish eminence of infused leaves.
2nd flush: May to June:
The production of the world renowned ”summer tea” is
produced from the month of May. The second flush results from the
luscious, moist and juice leaves characterized by very enticing facade
with a turquoise, purplish bloom and a touch of shimmering shiny apex
(buds). The infused leaves are more vivid in its color and appearance
than that of spring. It is characterized by mature and mellow brew. It
is during this period that the famous “Muscatel” flavour becomes
pronounced. This period expresses a full bodied aroma with its infused
leaves of bright copper or purplish tinge.
Moonsoon Teas (July to September)
The “Moonsoon teas “ forms the bulk of ‘breakfast’ blend for
it has more colour and is much stronger in its brew and appearance.
The teas picked during the rainy season are thought to hold too much
water.
Autumn Flush (October to November)
In the months of October and November the “Autumnal
quality” makes its prominence felt. The liquor imparts a delicate, yet a
silvery and glimmering character and the appearance lends light
brownish ting or gentle cooper glow. This tea has a delightfully
distinct feature and completely differs from that of spring and the
summer flush. The infused tea has a golden color with an aromatic and
fresh fragrance.
