{"product_id":"darjeeling-first-flush-black-tea","title":"Darjeeling First Flush Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown on the steep Himalayan slopes of northeastern India, Darjeeling is the tea the rest of the world measures itself against, often called the Champagne of teas for good reason. This is a first flush, the season's very first pluck after the winter, when the plants wake and push out their most delicate leaves. It is the most sought-after harvest of the year, and it tastes like it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cup is bright and light-bodied, carrying the muscatel note that only Darjeeling produces: a lift of Muscat wine and ripe peach, orange blossom over the top, and a quiet base of cedar and unsweetened cocoa. Almost no astringency. A high, floral finish that keeps its clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle-origin from the high estates around Darjeeling, certified organic, picked this spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Muscat grape, peach, orange blossom, cedar, cocoa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright, floral, light-bodied, muscatel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium-high\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Darjeeling, India\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e first flush, spring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to steep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat water to 195°F (just below boiling). Use about 1 tbsp of leaves per cup, steep 3–4 minutes. Do not over-steep, or the delicacy turns sharp. Use filtered or spring water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Steeped Letter Co.","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":44715224105011,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/3577\/0419\/files\/DarjeelingFirstFlushBlog1200x800v2.png?v=1786106224","url":"https:\/\/thesteepedletter.co\/products\/darjeeling-first-flush-black-tea","provider":"The Steeped Letter Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}