A treasure from a tea company out of Great Britain, this 2nd Flush Darjeeling is insanely delicious!  If you are familiar with Darjeeling teas, you will note that this tea is very much a high quality 2nd Flush Darjeeling, with deep, rich mahogany notes that are followed by a coppery and golden flavor that cleanses and pleases the palate.

Second Flush Darjeeling teas are harvested later in the picking season, and while First Flush Darjeelings are more crisp and bright, Second Flush Darjeelings are much thicker, deeper, and much richer.  This is the epitome of the perfect 2nd Flush Darjeeling.

Lahloo Tea describes this tea as:

This award-winning Darjeeling Second Flush is incredible! The tiny Jungpana tea estate, nestled perfectly on the misty south-facing slopes of the mighty Himalayas, has been producing enchanting Darjeeling tea for over a century.

The most delicate and succulent ‘second flush’ Darjeeling tea leaves are plucked in June and July when the tea bushes are bursting with flavour from the changing seasons of the Himalayas – alternating summer sun, mists and warm rains. The family is fanatical about producing tea that is renowned for its elegant honey and pistachio aroma and rich muscatel taste.

Darjeeling Second Flush makes an exquisite afternoon tea, when you can really take the time to enjoy it. Pure refreshment and one not to be missed!

Winner – World Tea Expo World Tea Championship 2008 and 2009 – Best Darjeeling Second Flush

It really is no surprise that this tea is a World Tea Expo champion for its category.  The aroma and flavors are complex and enticing, and appropriate for any time of day or night, although I would say this tea would be most appreciated on a crisp autumn afternoon.

2nd Flush Darjeelings are one of my favorite teas, and this tea truly is outstanding… the aroma and flavor have lots of smoky and musky tones, which are perfect for this time of year.  Best served hot, but stands up well to ice as well.  And Lahloo Tea is a company whose dedication to excellence is apparent from the beginning.  As stated on the front page of their website:

“I founded Lahloo, named after the 19th century tea clipper my great-great grandfather sailed, so I could share my infectious passion.  Discover a boutique full of extraordinary loose leaf tea from around the world” – Kate Gover, Founder

If you are a Darjeeling connoisseur, or just a lover of rich unflavored black teas, you will fall in love with this Darjeeling just as I have!