{"product_id":"darjeeling-1st-flush-mim-estate-2026","title":"Darjeeling 1st Flush, Mim Estate","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn iconic taste of the season, Darjeeling First Flush tea is eagerly awaited each spring. These distinctive teas are produced in small quantities for just a few weeks, beginning in early April; only the new young buds and first leaves are hand-harvested, and they undergo a unique hard withering process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot (DJ 1), from the first day of production at the Mim Estate, boasts aromas of sesame brittle, leafy greens and artichoke. The bold character continues in the cup, with notes of cherry wood, walnut, clove and nutmeg yielding a nutty-spicy balance and a hint of deep molasses sweetness. Its classic china bush profile is crowned with a refreshing astringency and bright, almost minty finish—a treat for all first flush fans. Fuller bodied than our other 2026 pick from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inpursuitoftea.com\/collections\/black-tea\/products\/darjeeling-1st-flush-jungpana-estate-2026\"\u003eJungpana Estate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e West Bengal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003edandelion, fennel, molasses\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e--\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Thermometer-IPOT-IanTartasky_447fab86-08a0-4548-a356-5436f4a310b9_50x50.jpg?v=1601565482\" alt=\"Brew temperature\" width=\"50x50\" height=\"50x50\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eº F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"50x50\" width=\"50x50\" alt=\"Western style brewing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_WesternTeapot-IPOT-WendyMacNaughton_41f842f4-04c3-48cc-a986-10a9039d352c_50x50.jpg?v=1601565291\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-4 grams, 3 minute steep\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"50x50\" width=\"50x50\" alt=\"Gaiwan style brewing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/BrewingIcons_Gaiwan-IPOT-IanTartasky_50x50.jpg?v=1601565470\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e¼ \u003c\/span\u003efull, 30 seconds - 1 minute steep\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"In Pursuit of Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49140267286751,"sku":"BIF42-R","price":28.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/5424\/3494\/files\/darjeeling-1st-flush-mim-estate-india-black-tea-product.jpg?v=1779293138","url":"https:\/\/inpursuitoftea.com\/products\/darjeeling-1st-flush-mim-estate-2026","provider":"In Pursuit of Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}