Darjeeling Orange Valley First Flush 2026

Darjeeling Orange Valley

A spring harvest from the Orange Valley garden, located near the town of Darjeeling. Tea picked from the bushes of the renowned AV-2 cultivar. Lightly oxidized, green-silver leaves consisting of a terminal bud and two barely unfurled young leaves. A light, golden infusion with a delicate, harmonious flavor full of honey, ripe mandarins, and rich floral notes.

How to prepare Darjeeling tea

Use 5 grams of tea leaves for 0.5 litre of boiling water cooled to 85-90 °C, steep for 2–3 minutes. Feel free to experiment with steeping time, water temperature, and the amount of tea leaves. You can also read our articles on tea preparation and water quality.

Orange Valley Tea Estate 

Is situated on top of the mountain near the Darjeeling town. Sprawling over an area of 347.26 Hectares with an annual production of 1,10,000 kg has been planted by the British. Orange Valley Tea Estate is a Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point (HACCP) & certified as BIO-ORGANIC & Naturland Fair Trade, RAINFOREST ALLIANCE, UTZ and ETP.