This fantastic first flush Darjeeling comes from Sungma Tea Estate which is under the supervision of one of the greatest specialists in Darjeeling tea, Mr. Anil Jha. The tea has a very nicely processed leaf, which after steeping gives us a clear, golden yellow infusion with a very pleasant fruity aroma and a fresh, round, subtly sweet, ripe fruity taste with notes of caramel and muscatel and a long-lasting aftertaste. A beautiful, classic first flush with a unique character. The garden is located in the Rungbong Valley at an altitude of 1400-2350 m above sea level. This is a FTGFOP-1 china, meaning the leaves come from original China-type tea bushes.
As you probably have realized, we don't list Darjeeling teas as "Black Teas or even as "Red Teas" but as "Himalaya" Teas. The reasoning is evident with first flush teas like this which undergo such a light oxidation that it really makes no sense to call them Black teas. But this Sungma is even more green that most First Flush Darjeelings. It's fresh green nature is really out of this world and makes for a very fresh, floral and fruity cup that is sweet and dense with a nice oily viscosity that is sure to grab your attention!
We have just a small quantity of this luxurious tea so be warned... this one will disappear very quickly!
Origin: Rungbong Valley, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
Harvest: Late March, 2025
Color of liquor: golden
Aroma: fresh, minty, floral, cherry, papaya,
Flavor: moscatel, caramel, fresh and grassy with some resinous notes, typical classic Darjeeling astringency, pleasant oily viscosity, sweet aftertaste
Temperature: 85º c
Steeping Time: 40sec; 50sec; 1min...
