darjeeling tea

Workers harvest autumn flush teas on a tea estate in Darjeeling, India. Autumn is the personal favorite flush of many of India's most discerning tea tasters, though these teas remain largely unknown and nearly impossible to find.

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Autumn Flush: The Best Darjeeling Tea You'll (Likely Never) Taste

11:57am October 04, 2016

by Jeff Koehler

Darjeeling is the "Champagne of teas," sold by distinct harvest season, or flush. But while many of India's top tea experts point to the autumn flush as their favorite, those teas are largely unknown.

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Darjeeling 2.0: Last Auction Of India's 'Champagne Of Teas' Goes Digital

11:10am June 21, 2016

by Sandip Roy

Darjeeling is one of India's most prized and priciest teas. For over a century, it was sold at live auctions steeped in tradition, with all due pomp. But the last of those auctions ended this month.

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