Steep time
3–5 min
Recommended
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
95°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
High
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Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Pairing: breakfast pastries, aged cheese, or dark chocolate
DARJEELING FIRST FLUSH BLACK TEA: This is the champagne of teas; the spectrum of Darjeeling teas range from mild and light to spicy and aromatic.DARJEELING, INDIA: The first flush has a particularly delicate, floral taste. The leaves of the processed first flush should be dark. However, there may be some greenish, i.e. incompletely fermented leaves. The infusion of a good first flush varies in color from light gold to amber to golden-green.