Thunderbolt Darjeeling

Loose Leaf Tea | Black

From the Land of the Thunderbolts, the champagne of black teas.

$32 USD
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Pair With Chocolate

Pair with
Chocolate

Blending Notes
  • Aroma

    Delicately vegetal

  • Palate

    Nuanced, hint of muscatel

  • Purpose

    Exuberance

Ingredients

Black tea

High Caffeine

BLEND NO. 3380

Sustainability

Our loose leaf is packed in tins that are recyclable and can be disposed of in your blue bin. Our tins are also food-safe and can be repurposed for many things including spices and other dried ingredients. Learn More about sustainability at TEALEAVES.

Shipping & Delivery

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About This Blend

Known as the "champagne of tea" and charged with the distinct Darjeeling character, this 2nd flush is named for the region (Darjeeling literally means "Land of the Thunderbolts"). Similar to the champagne designation in France, only black teas grown in the Darjeeling region (cultivated, grown, and processed in the hilly areas of Sadar, Kalimpong, Kurseong, and Silguri) are allowed to be called "Darjeeling Tea." The annual production of the entire region is approximately 10,000 tons which has led to "false" or "fake" Darjeeling, with worldwide sales exceeding 45,000 tons.The grade of this whole leaf tea is FTGFOP (Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe). This is exemplified by numerous tips and long, wiry leaves. This grade is rare and has to be carefully cupped to discern its true nature and proper grading.

MAKE THE PERFECT CUP OF TEA
TEALEAVES

TEALEAVES
1 Tsp

Water

Water
8 oz

Fire

Fire
210°F

Time

Steep
2-3 Min

Your FAQs, Answered
For Thunderbolt Darjeeling

From the Land of the Thunderbolts, the champagne of black teas. Similar to the champagne designation in France, only black teas grown in the Darjeeling region (cultivated, grown, and processed in the hilly areas of Sadar, Kalimpong, Kurseong, and Silguri) are allowed to be called "Darjeeling Tea."

Demand outweighs supply. The annual production of the entire region is approximately 10,000 tons which has led to "false" or "fake" Darjeeling, with worldwide sales exceeding 45,000 tons.

Our Thunderbolt Darjeeling is a 2nd flush. Second flush Darjeelings typically have a stronger muscatel flavor when brewed than the first flush. First flush is preferred in green teas. But in Darjeelings, it is debateable which flush is the best. Depending on the characteristics you are looking for in the palate and aroma of the tea, and if you take your tea with milk, will dictate which flush you prefer. First flush teas are known to have the most nutrients but are more delicate in flavor. This is because they are the first harvest in the spring after laying dormant through the winter. Second flush are bolder in taste and color because they continue to grow rapidly through the spring and into the summer sun, thereby being ready for harvest at a faster rate than the first flush. Third flush Darjeelings are typically not preferred as these tea leaves have gone through all of the growing seasons and the flavor profile begins to wane.

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