Darjeeling Tea

Darjeeling Loose Leaf Tea

Straight from the beautiful, mountainous town of Darjeeling, these leaves will give you the exceptional taste of Indian Tea.  It is grown at a great elevation of 750-2000 metres in century old tea estates.

Also known as the ‘champagne of teas’, because of its distinctive and clean tasting qualities.

A light-coloured infusion with a floral character and a subtle touch of spice, it is unique and a definite must-try. Its reputation is world-renowned due to its delicate yet complex flavours, and perfect harvesting conditions.

Does Darjeeling Tea contain Caffeine?

It does have some caffeine content. However, only around half the amount that a regular cup of coffee does, but this can depend on the type and strength of the leaves.

Where is Darjeeling Tea Grown?

There are 87 tea Gardens in the town of Darjeeling, all which have been given the permission by the Tea Board of India to label their products ‘Darjeeling Tea’.

They cover 17,500 hectares of land and are dotted around the surrounding hills, with over 9000 tonnes of leaves being produced every year.

Each garden will produce different characteristics, such as aroma, colour and flavours.

The cool, damp climate, constant mist and the high elevation of this town contributes to incredibly high quality.

How to Drink Darjeeling Tea

It may have complex flavours, but brewing this delicious drink is simple.

Dig out your teapot and favourite mug. Add one heaped teaspoon of leaves for every 8oz (227g) of water. Heat your water to a boil, and pour into the pot.

Now wait. 3-5 minutes brewing time is recommended, but it is down to personal preference on how strong you like it. We definitely suggest trying Darjeeling on its own at first to appreciate the full flavour, then perhaps play around with sweeteners or a splash of milk.