This magnificent "first flush" (spring harvest) tea hails from the prestigious Risheehat Tea Estate in Darjeeling. This Risheehat's grade (SFTGFOP1) is the highest a first flush Darjeeling can attain, and it is a staff favorite at American Tea Room.Risheehat's Turkish-coffee brown and minty green leaves are sprinkled with downy, white buds. Their aroma is green, like fresh-cut flowers, and rich, like fresh-tilled earth. The daffodil-yellow brew has a bouquet of dry leaves, light tannins and fresh-cut stems. Its flavor is overflowing with gardenias, pervasive earthiness and pulsing green notes. It has a light astringency and a floral, slightly bitter aftertaste.Compare our floral Risheehat First Flush with our (stone)fruity Margaret's Hope Second Flush to understand the impact of growing season on Darjeeling black teas.
