Darjeeling First Flush Lingia EX2

Origin: Lingia Garden, Darjeeling, India
Cultivar: Original China Bush
Elevation: 1,250m
Harvest: March 24, 2021

Set high in the Himalayas, Darjeeling is cherished by connoisseurs for yielding teas of extraordinary aromatic depth. The Lingia garden is planted with pure China leaf of the Black China variety which is genetically closest to the rose bush. While cultivar selection is a factor, the real complexity of Darjeeling teas is to be explored in the diversity of terrain in the gardens. The weather created by this expansive mountain range creates varying microclimates and each garden has a signature aroma profile. The Lingia garden is well-known for its floral notes. The eagerly anticipated First Flush harvest in March-April produces teas with a brilliant golden infusion that captures the essence of spring. This lot from the Lingia garden is sublime with hints of orchid, lilac and Concord grape.