Okayti Tea Estate - Darjeeling First Flush Loose Leaf Tea

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This luxurious Darjeeling black tea, is a sweet and floral toned exquisite loose-leaf first flush from one of the regions highest elevation single estate tea gardens.

Format

Size:25g Pack

Variant

UK Delivery

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Method	Cost	Carrier	Transit time
Standard	£3.50, Free - over £40	Royal Mail	2-5 days, Tracked
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Method	Cost	Carrier	Transit time
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Rest of the World

Method	Cost	Carrier	Transit time
Standard	From £4.00	Royal Mail	8-15 days, up to 30*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only)
USA tracked	From £15.00	UPS	2-3 days, up to 7*, Tracked
ROW Tracked	From £18.95	UPS	1-5 days, up to 5*, Tracked

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The stunning black teas produced by the Okayti tea estate are renowned for their delicate flavours of sweet Muscat grapes and spring flowers whilst having brisk and aromatic aromas.

Our single estate spring first flush offers an enchanting aroma, with mild notes of Carnations and fresh vegetal notes, imparting a floral flavour with autumnal aftertaste. The finely twisted forest green leaves with ample silver tips have a floral aroma with notes resembling lily.

This stunning tea is made from tea leaves plucked after midnight under a clear full moon evening and processed before the break of dawn. Meticulously prepared this tea imparts mild notes of carnations with a delicious autumnal aftertaste. The leaves are delicately rolled before producing a beautiful bright orange liquor, a true delight for the senses.

Tea pairings and experience

To bring the experience of the tea garden directly to your cup this tea is best enjoyed without milk and sugar as the tea itself has such sweet floral notes. The flavour of the tea changes as the liquor cools down, taking you on a the journey of mild astringency and floral elements followed by a lingering delicate sweetness that can be found from the succulent leaves.

Although this tea is stunning when enjoyed alone, it is also beautiful when paired with sweet and savour foods. The light mellow notes of this darjeeling compliment dishes of smoked salmon and light creamy cheeses, as well as delicate pastries, lemon shortbread, macaroons and carrot cake.

If you love this Indian white loose leaf tea

One of the most eagerly anticipated times of year on the Indian tea calendar is the spring release of the first flush Darjeelings. Our tea tasters have sourced some of the district’s best for you to try. Some exceptional examples include Glenburn White Moonshine, Margaret’s Hope, Jungpana and Upper Namring. Give them a try, and don’t forget to let us know what you think!

You can find out more about Darjeeling and what makes its flushes so special in our Darjeeling 2023 First Flush Tea Journal article. For the full range of The Tea Makers of London white teas, browse our Tea Shop.

Can’t decide which Darjeeling to order? Explore our Darjeeling tea collection to find your perfect brew.

Region

Darjeeling, India

Darjeeling, nestled in the Himalayas of West Bengal, is bordered by Nepal, Sikkim, and Bangladesh. The district, rising to elevations from 1,000m to 3,600m, presents a dramatic landscape that supports diverse microclimates from subtropical to tundra. This variance allows Darjeeling to produce its unique high-grown teas, which are world-renowned for their delicate and complex flavours. The city itself, positioned at 2,100m, offers stunning views of Kanchenjunga and even distant Mount Everest from Tiger Hill. Darjeeling’s climate varies significantly with elevation, featuring wet, overcast summers and mild, clear winters, ideal for tea cultivation.

The tea gardens thrive on steep slopes, benefiting from efficient drainage and rich biodiversity, including rare orchids and the endangered red panda. Despite its proximity to Assam, Darjeeling’s teas are remarkably distinct, thanks to its unique topography and climatic conditions. The soil here, loose and prone to landslides, contrasts with Assam’s fertile plains, yet provides perfect conditions for the Camellia sinensis sinensis plant, resulting in teas that burst with flavour each spring.

3g - 4g

200ml

100°C

3 - 5mins