One of the most aromatic, delicate and sweet blends. There hasn’t yet been anyone among my friends who has tasted this tea at my place and have not asked for it during the next visit.
Makaibari 1st Flush 2024
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$ 10.17
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Makaibari First flush Darjeeling is prized. It is the first harvest of the year, in the Spring. Our carefully selected batches contain all the desirable characteristics of an authentic first flush - greenish hue to the leaf, sharp, clean, floral taste. Savor the spirit of the Himalayas as soon as you open the bag!
First Flush is the cherished crop of Darjeeling, called 'the champagne of teas". These are are the early picks of the year, slightly astringent, with an underlying fragrant tone to the cup. A short steep recommended. Enjoy the spirit of the Himalayas - Organic, Biodynamic & Fair Trade. For other Makaibari teas, click here.
Steeping Instructions
Use 1 tsp. tea leaves per 8 oz. cup.
Pour boiling water over leaves.
Steep 2.5 to 3 mins.
Milk is not recommended.
Tea Education
After the bushes have been dormant all winter long, the first showers around February or March stir the bushes and the early spring leaves produce a glorious leaf. The first day of plucking on the estate is called Paila Patti (First Leaf) and celebrated with gifts to workers and a blessing of the estate and season ahead. 1st flush is astringent - crisp and sharp - and enjoyed best at a short steep without milk or sugar. The infused leaves have a distinct greenish hue, a mark of quality, sometimes mistaken for a green tea which is incorrect. For those who need slightly more body to their Darjeeling, 2nd flush or Autumnal would be a better option. 1st Flush is my daily cup all year round.
Let customers speak for us
Mrs Z
Delightfully pleasant!
One of the most aromatic, delicate and sweet blends. There hasn’t yet been anyone among my friends who has tasted this tea at my place and have not asked for it during the next visit.
Serengeti
Brian Weaver
Love this tea!
First tea of the day -- absolutely lovely
Ancient Forest Yunnan, Organic
marjorie
best, bold bergamot
having drank lots of earl grey over many years, this is my favorite. if you love bergamot flavor, definitely give this a try.
Earl Grey Blue
Miranda Beckenstein
My go to tea
When I want a flavorful tea to pick me up in the morning or from my afternoon slump English Breakfast tea is my go to tea, strong with a dash of milk.
English Breakfast
Miranda Beckenstein
My substitute for dessert
When I long for chocolate then drinking this chai is a great substitute.
Chocolate Chai
Miranda Beckenstein
Bright flavor
Delicious, bright and fresh taste. Reminds me of tea I drank with my mother.
Ruhunu Super Pekoe
Frances Pirie
Throughout the week, I rotate through different varieties of black tea. This bold, malty breakfast tea is one of my favorites and always on my rotation list! A perfect kick-start to the day or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Irish Breakfast
Frances Pirie
A more robust Darjeeling
I know that first flush tea is highly esteemed for its elegant, delicate flavor but I like my teas a little stronger. This second flush Makaibari still has the distinctive fragrant, floral character of Darjeeling, but with bolder flavor for a great morning wake-me-up!
Makaibari 2nd flush 2024
Ann Russell
delicate
Lovely, pale brew. Have enjoyed multiple steeps.
Lung Jing (Dragonwell)
Ann Russell
smooth
My go-to daily morning green tea.
Makaibari Long Leaf Green
SG
Delicious, smooth cup. Good any time of day.
Ancient Forest Yunnan, Organic
a.o.
smells and tastes delicious
Very good bergamotte taste. Even as a decaf one of the better Earl Greys.
Organic Decaf Earl Grey
VAMAN DHARWARKAR
Very delicious, aroma tea
Excellent, smooth, tea
Makaibari 2nd flush 2024
Denise Montgomery
My husband and I found this tea ZingyZang about 15 years ago and have been drinking it since. We have tried many teas and consider ourselves tea snobs. We thoroughly enjoy this tea.
Zingy Tang, Organic
Jonas Wagner
Sessa
Have been drinking this for years every day. A wonderful and highly satisfying tea.
Sessa Estate Assam
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