Darjeeling First Flush Oaks 2023

Darjeeling First Flush 2021: Oaks, Tippy Clonal FTGFOP1

This new Darjeeling First Flush 2021 is produced at Sonada at an altitude of 5000 feet, between the hills of Darjeeling and Kurseong. This organic garden was established in the early twentieth century and it uses China clonal tea bushes. The leaf has a lovely fresh pale spring green appearance with plenty of pale downy tips. It has a fresh hay-like, fruity-fragrant aroma. In the cup the golden-yellow infusion has a light muscatel character and a rich, rewarding, sweet vegetal fruitiness. To taste it is surprisingly smooth. A real pleasure. Use one teaspoon per cup and infuse for five minutes with freshly drawn and boiled water that has come off the boil.

Tea from Grey's Teas

Our teas are loose leaf and we specialise in large leaf grades. All are made using traditional orthodox methods. Our teas are from named tea gardens or defined areas of origin.

Sourcing our tea

This tea has been chosen for its distinctive, balanced flavour, aroma and appearance. Our tea is carefully sourced from long-established shippers. We can therefore guarantee the quality and origin of each tea and that it conforms to UK food and drink health regulations and our own demanding grading requirements.

The benefits of loose leaf tea

This Darjeeling First Flush 2021 enables the full flavour characteristics of the tea to infuse. This tea is chosen for its high grade which imparts the flavour and aroma characteristics for which this tea is best known. A little extra time is necessary when infusing large leaf grades but you will be rewarded with a superior, more balanced cup. You will be well rewarded for your patience!

Packing options

There are generally several packing options to choose from. These are 60 grams, 125 grams and 250 grams, the default being 125 grams in a packet. Our tough resealable packets contain a moisture barrier to ensure freshness is maintained and are specifically designed for tea. Alternatively, you can select a tin caddy for your tea. These square, silver coloured caddies have hinged lids. Again, 60 gram, 125 gram and 250 gram options are generally available as options which can be selected from the drop-down list. Packets and caddies have full-colour labels.

Delivery options

For delivery our standard shipping is second class post unless you choose an alternative option such as first class post or courier. Free UK shipping is available for orders over £30 and free first class post can be chosen for orders over £50.

Storing your tea

Store your tea with care by ensuring it is stored air-tight, away from heat, light, moisture and strong aromas. Our standard best-before period is one year from packing and all teas are packed to order.

A guide to our tea

At the checkout you may choose to receive a free, full-colour, eight-page guide to our tea. For more information about buying our loose leaf teas see our page How to Buy the Best Loose Leaf Tea.