The organic Jungpana Estate, at 5,000 feet elevation, was founded in 1899 and remains one of the most remote in the mountainous Darjeeling region. This early lot (DJ 10) reveals enticing floral notes—spanning citrus blossom to lily—opening to pleasant flavors of orange, baking spices and almond butter. With its bright, sparkling character, this is lighter and sweeter than our other 2026 selection from the Mim Estate.

First flush is an eagerly anticipated style for tea drinkers: Light-bodied and fragrant, the harvest begins around early April and only lasts a few weeks, yielding small lots. It’s the first picking of bushes that have lain dormant all winter, and offers a brilliant snapshot of the season.

Country: India
Region: West Bengal
Tasting Notes: narcissus, orange peel, cinnamon
Harvest Season: Spring 2026

2 oz

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   200º F

   3-4 grams, 3 minute steep

   ¼ full, 30 seconds - 1 minute steep