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Darjeeling classic black tea

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$267.33 $399 In stock

Category: Loose Leaf

Grown at the highest altitude than any tea in the world, a rich, golden cup with sweet, muscatel notes.

Authentic Darjeeling Black Tea is one of the most sought-after teas in the world, largely for its distinct muscatel flavour. What makes it so special is the high-altitude atmosphere it is grown in, its exposure to sunlight, the attention to detail while harvesting, and the oxidization process. Grown at over 3,000 ft above sea level, we bring to you a first flush black tea with a golden liquor and intoxicating floral aroma.

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Health Benefits

  • Rich in antioxidants
  • Boosts metabolism
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Tasting Notes

Sweet Nutty Fruity

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Ingredients

Pure Darjeeling Leaves

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Brewing Instructions

  • Add 1 teaspoon of tea leaves to an empty pot and pour a cup of hot water (not boiled) into it.
  • Steep for 3-5 minutes. For a stronger muscatel flavour, leave for a bit longer.
  • Strain and serve.
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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Ella V. ★★★★★

I've been drinking Darjeeling for years and this one actually tastes like it came from high altitude — that bright golden liquor with a floral edge you don't get from the supermarket stuff. Steeped it three minutes and it stayed smooth without going bitter.

Leo O. ★★★★★

The muscatel sweetness really comes through in that second cup, exactly as described, and the liquor holds that rich golden color even after three minutes. I've been brewing it loose every afternoon and the altitude difference is noticeable—smoother, less bite than my usual Assam.

Ellie F. ★★★★★

The first steep turned a gorgeous golden amber, and the muscatel sweetness came through exactly as described—no bitterness at all. It's easily the smoothest high-altitude black tea I've brewed in years, and the aroma alone is worth the price.