What is First Flush tea?
First Flush Darjeeling tea is often called the “champagne of teas” due to its exceptional quality and unique taste. This tea comes from the very first, delicate tea leaves that are harvested between February and April in the Darjeeling region of India. This early harvest gives the tea a light, delicate and floral character that is highly valued by tea enthusiasts all over the world. What makes First Flush Darjeeling tea so special is the combination of the young leaves and the unique climate of Darjeeling. The tea plants are allowed to rest through the winter, and the first showers of spring bring them back to life. The result is a tea with a fresh and clean taste, reminiscent of flowers and the first scents of spring. When you enjoy a cup of First Flush Darjeeling tea, you can imagine the beautiful mountains of Darjeeling and the refreshing mountain breeze blowing over the tea plantations.
First Flush tea has several health benefits due to its unique origin and high quality:
Antioxidants: First Flush tea is rich in antioxidants, which help fight oxidative stress in the body and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
L-Theanine: This amino acid is found in First Flush tea and may help reduce stress. L-Theanine may also have a positive impact on sleep quality. By promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety, it may help improve the duration and quality of sleep.
Caffeine: Although First Flush tea has less caffeine than many other teas, it provides a mild and refreshing caffeine kick that can improve energy levels without causing jitters.
Heart Health: The antioxidants in First Flush tea may also help improve heart health by reducing cholesterol levels and improving blood flow.
How do you brew the perfect cup of First Flush tea?
Water temperature: Heat the water to about 85 degrees.
Amount of tea: Use 2-3 grams of tea for 200 ml of water.
Steeping time: Let the tea steep for 3-4 minutes. If steeped too long, it can become bitter.
Serving: Pour the tea through a strainer to remove the leaves, and enjoy!
The tea is best enjoyed alone without milk or sugar.
Chicken sandwiches or light pastries also go well with this delicious tea.
Take the opportunity to taste one of the most delicious teas ever made, at a price you can afford!
All of our First Flush teas are of the highest quality.
Marius’ favorite is Turzum Moondrop. This is tart and fresh with aromas of lychee, citrus and light spices. Picked at night, hence the name Moondrop. One of Andrea’s favorites is Early Spring, somewhat deeper in flavor and with aromas of mountain flowers and minerals. But all of our First Flush teas are selected by us and some of the best we have tasted.
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