Darjeeling Standard Tea
(Trailblazer Teas Collection)

Ah, Darjeeling—the crown jewel of Indian teas, and the darling of every well-traveled teapot from London to Calcutta. Grown high in the mist-draped foothills of the Eastern Himalayas, this second flush treasure captures that rarest of alchemies: sunlight filtered through mountain air, monsoon rain whispering through emerald leaves, and centuries of careful cultivation in every fragrant curl of leaf.

When brewed, the liquor shimmers a bronze-amber hue, releasing an aroma both floral and fruit-kissed—honeysuckle, ripe apricot, and muscatel grape, with just a trace of warm spice and toasted wood. The taste begins with a bright, wine-like liveliness, deepening into notes of stone fruit, malt, and a hint of citrus peel, before finishing clean, dry, and elegantly brisk—the very definition of refinement in a cup.

Tasting Notes:
🍇 Aroma: Floral with muscatel sweetness and a hint of spice
🍑 Flavor: Apricot, honey, and a delicate muscat grape complexity
🌸 Body: Medium-to-full, smooth yet lively
🌄 Finish: Crisp, dry, and gently lingering

Brewing Ritual:
Use one rounded teaspoon of loose leaf per 6–8 oz of hot water (200–205°F). Steep 3–5 minutes, depending on your mood and the weather beyond the window. A shorter steep gives you a lighter, more floral cup; a longer one brings out deeper fruit and oak undertones—like the slow conversation that follows the last train whistle of the evening.

Refined yet adventurous—Darjeeling is the gentleman explorer of teas: impeccably dressed, faintly mysterious, and unforgettable long after the last sip.