Set high in the Himalayas, Darjeeling is regarded as the “Champagne of Tea” due to its one-of-a-kind terroir. Each garden in Darjeeling has its own signature microclimate and terroir, which bring forth unique fragrance and flavor characteristics. The Lingia Estate was planted in 1867 across from the historic site of Tumsong and the Tamsa Devi Temple in the Golden Valley region of Darjeeling, facing the highest Himalayan ranges. In the local Lepcha language, Lingia means “the triangle point of 8 peaks,” a name that reflects the garden’s unique location. The constant cool winds of the Himalayas in this expansive mountainous area cause the tea to grow gradually. The slow and steady leaf growth at this high elevation concentrates and accentuates remarkable floral and fruity aromas. The Lingia garden is primarily planted with pure China Bushes of the Black China variety, which are genetically close to fragrant tea rose plants. Lingia Estate’s vintage tea bushes are known to yield some of the most prestigious organic teas with heady fragrances of lily and orchid.
