Darjeeling Tea
TypeTea
OriginIndia
First Known1841
About Darjeeling Tea
Called the Champagne of teas. Grown in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal at high altitude. The first flush in spring is the most prized. Only 10,000 tonnes produced annually from 87 estates. Must be grown in Darjeeling to use the name. The muscatel flavor is its signature characteristic.
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