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Darjeeling Black Teas
Located in the Himalayas of northeastern India, Darjeeling is renowned for producing the "Champagne of Black Teas". It is one of the four main tea growing regions in India and, at 6,000 feet, the highest in elevation. The area comprises approximately 86 tea estates covering three districts - Darjeeling, Kurseong and Kalimpong.
Tea making in Darjeeling has three distinct seasons: The First Flush is the early spring plucking beginning in late March and is characterized by lighter, fragrant teas. The second plucking (Second Flush) generally occurs in late April and is characterized by robust, more full-bodied teas. Autumnal Darjeelings are made after the rains in late summer and tend to be milder in flavor and aroma.
The Tao of Tea�s Darjeelings have many �first� denotations to them. We have been among the first in the United States to offer Fair Trade certified, organic, white, roasted, and sun-dried Darjeeling Teas.

100% Organic
2nd Flush Darjeeling
Distinct hearty muscatel flavor.

100% Organic
Black Bear Darjeeling
Fragrant, floral-rose aroma with a hint of camphor. A very distinctive 2nd Flush Darjeeling. One of our favorites.

100% Organic
First Flush Darjeeling
First plucking of the year. Distinct muscatel flavor and sweetness.

First Flush Darjeeling in Mini Wooden Tea Chest
A delicate First Flush Darjeeling packaged in a miniature, wooden tea-chest.

Gold Darjeeling
Less astringent than most Darjeelings, Darjeeling Gold produces a complex, full-bodied yet smooth infusion with hints of sweet citrus and clove.

Mirik Valley
A refreshing, lower oxidation First Flush Darjeeling grown on the hillsides of Darjeeling’s famous high elevation Mirik Valley.