So fine, so delicate. I've never had a black tea with such floral aroma and taste that's this delicate and sweet. It's has the elegance of a green tea, with the strength of black. Quite an eye opener for me.
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First flush harvests are first blooms of delicate buds that have been left untouched for months. It's nourished during winter, and freshly bloomed in spring, when it's harvested. Which explains why while Darjeeling is a black tea, it has a bright olive hue (swipe for photo of leaves)
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TWG serves a variety of such Darjeeling First Flush Harvests, from Phuguri, Puttabong, or Orange Valley, each with nuances in aroma, taste, strength and complexity. Of special mention is the Darjeeling First Flush 2020 Haute Couture Tea Collection, which smells of fresh and floral leaves with hints of fruits. It's sweet and smooth, without any astringency.