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Makaibari 1st Flush 2024

SKU # 1100-2
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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.

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Patricia H
Love this!

Light, floral, refreshing. I drink it anytime of day.

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TANIA MOORE-BARRETT
Delightful!

Normally I'm an Assam girl, but when this year's Makaibari first flush tea came out, I was intrigued, and thought I'd give it a try. I am officially a fan! It's crisp, clean and flavorful. The taste is rich and complex enough for my morning cup. Definitely best without milk, so all the flavors can find full expression.

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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.

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Ancient Forest Yunnan, Organic
Brian Weaver
Love this tea!

First tea of the day -- absolutely lovely

Ancient Forest Yunnan, Organic
Earl Grey Blue
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
English Breakfast
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
Chocolate Chai
Miranda Beckenstein
My substitute for dessert

When I long for chocolate then drinking this chai is a great substitute.

Chocolate Chai
Ruhunu Super Pekoe
Miranda Beckenstein
Bright flavor

Delicious, bright and fresh taste. Reminds me of tea I drank with my mother.

Ruhunu Super Pekoe
Irish Breakfast
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
Makaibari 2nd flush 2024
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
Lung Jing (Dragonwell)
Ann Russell
delicate

Lovely, pale brew. Have enjoyed multiple steeps.

Lung Jing (Dragonwell)
Makaibari Long Leaf Green
Ann Russell
smooth

My go-to daily morning green tea.

Makaibari Long Leaf Green
Ancient Forest Yunnan, Organic
SG

Delicious, smooth cup. Good any time of day.

Ancient Forest Yunnan, Organic
Organic Decaf Earl Grey
a.o.
smells and tastes delicious

Very good bergamotte taste. Even as a decaf one of the better Earl Greys.

Organic Decaf Earl Grey
Makaibari 2nd flush 2024
VAMAN DHARWARKAR
Very delicious, aroma tea

Excellent, smooth, tea

Makaibari 2nd flush 2024
Zingy Tang, Organic
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
Sessa Estate Assam
Jonas Wagner
Sessa

Have been drinking this for years every day. A wonderful and highly satisfying tea.

Sessa Estate Assam
Makaibari 1st Flush 2024
Patricia H
Love this!

Light, floral, refreshing. I drink it anytime of day.

Makaibari 1st Flush 2024