Picked in March of 2012, this Darjeeling is a stylishly made tea with a beautiful bloom and an abundance of silver tips. Made from only the finest tender shoots plucked during the onset of spring at Glenburn. The liquor is light and bright, smooth on the palate with undertones of citrus flowers and peach. Full of aroma, it personifies all the attributes of a fine Darjeeling First Flush tea.

Health Benefits:

• Great Source of Antioxidants, which have been shown to lower the risk of heart disease
• Black Tea has been shown to reduce cholesterol
• May be an mentally stimulating beverage
• Has approximately 20% of the caffeine content of coffee

Ingredients:

First Flush Darjeeling STGFOP picked in March of 2012

Brewing Instructions:

Hot Tea: use 1 tsp. of tea per 6 ounces of water. Heat water to 185 °F and steep for 2-3 minutes. If bolder flavor is desired, increase the amount of tea used.

Iced Tea: use 2 tsp. of tea per 6 ounces of water. Heat water to 185 °F (just below boiling) and steep for 2-3 minutes. After steeping, pour brewed tea over an equal amount of ice. For more information on iced tea, see our instructional video.