Darjeeling Phuguri First Flush 2026

Spring tea from the Darjeeling Phuguri Garden

Harvested from tea bushes of the AV-2 cultivar. Lightly oxidized, green-silver leaves consisting of a top bud and two barely unfurled young leaves. A golden-yellow infusion, clear, with a smooth flavor full of floral notes of fruit trees, floral nectar, and meadow herbs.

How to brew 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.

Phuguri Tea Garden

is located near the town of Mirik at an altitude of 1100 to 1800 m. With its 433 hectares, the garden is one of the largest in the area and is entirely managed in the regime of controlled organic farming.