Apothecary 1st Flush Darjeeling Black Tea
Apothecary Teas' 1st Flush Darjeeling is a loose-leaf black tea from the first spring harvest in India. It brews a bright, fragrant cup with floral notes, subtle spice undertones and a natural sweetness that needs no sugar. The leaves come from the short early-season window when the tea plant puts out its first tender buds and young leaves, which gives this cup a lighter, livelier character than a later-harvest black tea.
Why You'll Love This Apothecary Tea
- A true spring harvest: First flush means the season's earliest picking, typically a bud and its two youngest leaves, gathered in a brief window each year.
- Layered, delicate flavor: Floral aromatics lead, followed by a gentle hint of spice and a soft, natural sweetness that unfolds as you sip.
- Loose leaf for a fuller cup: Whole leaf pieces have room to open fully as they steep, releasing their aroma and taste.
- Try it or stock up: Choose a sample to get acquainted with this Darjeeling, or the 3oz size for regular brewing.
- A fitting gift: A single-origin Indian black tea like this one suits anyone who enjoys exploring seasonal harvests.
To brew, steep the leaves in hot water for 3 to 5 minutes, then adjust the time to your taste. A shorter steep keeps the floral side forward. A longer one draws out more depth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Apothecary 1st Flush Darjeeling Black Tea have caffeine?
Yes. Like all black tea, it contains natural caffeine from the tea leaf, and its caffeine level is high. Many drinkers prefer it in the morning or early afternoon.
Is Apothecary 1st Flush Darjeeling Black Tea sold as loose leaf or tea bags?
It is loose-leaf tea. Use an infuser, strainer or teapot with a filter to brew it.
What does Apothecary 1st Flush Darjeeling Black Tea taste like?
Expect a bright cup with floral notes, subtle spice undertones and a natural sweetness. It tastes lighter and more aromatic than many robust breakfast-style black teas.
Specifications
- Ingredients: Darjeeling Black Tea
- Caffeine: High, contains caffeine from black tea
- Tea type: Black
- Origin: India
- Harvest: First flush (early spring)
- Leaf style: Bud and two youngest leaves
- Flavor notes: Floral, subtle spice, natural sweetness
- Format: Loose leaf
- Sizes available: Sample; 3oz
- Brewing: Steep in hot water for 3 to 5 minutes
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| Brand | Apothecary Teas | Culinary Teas | Loose Leaf Tea Company | Zum Zum Tea |
| Tea type | Black tea | Black tea | Black tea | Black tea |
| Format | Loose leaf | Loose leaf | Loose leaf | Loose leaf |
| Caffeine | High | High | High | High |
| Flavor notes | Floral, Spice | Floral, Citrus, Fruity | Floral, Fruity, Smooth | Floral, Smooth, Fruity |
| Key ingredients | Darjeeling Black Tea | Bergamot Pieces, Cornflower Petals, Darjeeling Black Tea | Darjeeling Black Tea | Darjeeling Black Tea |
| Origin | India | India | India | India |
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