Second Flush Darjeeling
The origin story
A tea with a name and a place
Every KVL tea begins with a name and a place. Second Flush Darjeeling is sourced and blended with the same discipline as everything we make — real leaf, documented origin, original artwork on every tin.
- Region
- India
- Sourcing
- Single estate
- Harvest
- Documented harvest
- Garden
- Hill garden
Tasting notes
What's in the cup
- Aroma Fresh leaf and warm earth
- Body Balanced and articulate
- Finish Clean, lingering
Brewing guide
How to brew it well
Use fresh, filtered water. The leaf will tell you when it is ready — trust your nose before the clock.
Pairs well with
At the table
Plain shortbread
Lets the leaf speak first
Toasted sourdough with butter
Morning simplicity
Dark chocolate, 70%
For the slow second cup
Questions
Before you brew
Where does this tea actually come from?
India — single estate. Every KVL single-estate tea traces to one garden, one flush, one harvest window, and our blends are built from estate teas we can name. If we can't trace it, we don't sell it.
How fresh is it?
Most commercial tea is 12–18 months old before it reaches a shelf. Ours travels from estate to your door in 4–8 weeks. Stored sealed, away from light and heat, it will hold its character for 12 months or more.
How many cups will I get?
A 2 oz (50 g) pouch brews roughly 20–25 cups; 3.5 oz (100 g) roughly 40–50. Most of our whole-leaf teas re-steep well, so the real number is usually higher.
What is the artwork on the tin?
Original artwork by Chitran, created for this tea. Each illustration draws from Indian cultural traditions and tells the story of this tea's character — a fusion of English and Hindu artistic traditions, and a different image for every tea we make.
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Product Info
Summer Crest Darjeeling
A refined second flush Darjeeling tea with muscat grape character, ripe fruit notes, and warm amber sweetness.
Harvested in early summer from the celebrated gardens of Darjeeling, this second flush tea beautifully showcases the region’s distinctive character.
The cup is smooth and aromatic with elegant notes of muscat grape, ripe stone fruit, and warm amber sweetness.
Layered and refined, it is a classic expression of Darjeeling’s famous summer harvest.
Origin
From the famed tea gardens of Darjeeling in the Himalayan foothills of India, one of the world’s most celebrated tea-growing regions.
Tasting Notes
Smooth and complex with notes of muscat grape, ripe fruit, and warm amber sweetness. A beautifully layered cup that represents the classic character of Darjeeling’s second flush harvest.
Steeping Guide
Tea: 1 tsp per cup
Water Temperature: 200–205°F (93–96°C)
Steep Time: 5 minutes
Why You’ll Love It
- Authentic Darjeeling second flush tea
- Distinct muscat grape character
- Elegant layered flavor profile
- Smooth and aromatic with a refined finish
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Sku:
DAR-BLK-SF-P-2
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Brand:
KVL Hill Garden Teas
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