This second flush Darjeeling is plucked during the early summer months of May and June. Shoots of the bush which draw their succulence from the late spring rain showers are selected to make the stylishrolled leaf. The cup is clear amber to the eye, nonetheless full-bodied with a mature flavor compared to the First Flush that preceded it. Glenburn's unique growing conditions imbue the very select clonal plants with a special character in their liquor all its own, yielding a complex layer of maltiness with musk and nutty undertones.
We received 8 pouches at 8oz (227g) each of the 30 May 2011 harvest. At Glenburn's recommended 2.5g tea to 200ml (7 fl-oz) water, you get about 90 teacups at 34¢ per teacup!
We also received 2 tins of the 2010 harvest of this delectable tea, should you wish to try a smaller quantity first. Your senses will mark the consistency in Glenburn quality from year to year! Each tin holds 3.5oz (100g). At Glenburn's recommended 2.5g tea to 200ml (7 fl-oz) water, each tin yields 40 teacups at 53¢ per teacup!
