First Flush Teas: Spring Harvest Tea

First Flush teas are harvested in the spring, offering a delicate and fresh flavor profile.

First Flush teas, or “first harvest,” are among the most prized and sought-after seasonal teas in the world—especially among connoisseurs of Indian and Nepalese teas. These are teas harvested during the first spring picking , right after the tea bushes awaken from their winter dormancy. Here’s a little more about them:

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🌱 What is First Flush?

• Picking period : March – April (sometimes until early May).

• Region : Darjeeling and Nepal are the most famous, but other regions also offer First Flush varieties.

• Leaves : The youngest and most fragile top leaves and buds are harvested.

• Process : Often processed in a manner similar to green tea – less oxidation to preserve freshness.

• ☕️ Flavor characteristics

  • Infusion color : Light – from golden to light amber.

  • Aroma : Fresh, floral, herbaceous, sometimes slightly fruity.

  • Taste : Light, airy, with a distinct "musky" note (especially in Darjeeling), with minimal bitterness.

  • Body : Fine and delicate – less dense than later flush vintages.

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  🌸 Why is it special?

  • Limited quantity – only a few weeks a year.

  • Hand-picking – very often they are carefully picked by hand.

  • Freshness and seasonality – like spring vegetables or wine, these teas capture the “flavor of the season.”

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  🫖 How to prepare it?

  • Water temperature : 75–85°C (not boiling water!)

  • Brewing time : 2–3 minutes.

  • Amount : 2–3 grams per 200–250 ml of water.

  Use filtered water and don't strain it for too long - this will preserve the ethereal character of the tea.

For example, Darjeeling First Flush (India) – “The Champagne of Teas”

The most popular and classic choice.

• Sample tea : Goomtee First Flush , Castleton First Flush , Jungpana First Flush .

• Profile : Floral, fresh, often with notes of peach, orchid or almond. Very delicate.

Nepali First Flush

An alternative to Darjeeling, often more affordable.

• Sample tea : Kanchanjangha First Flush , Ilam Spring Tips .

• Profile : Sweet, grassy, ​​with notes of fresh herbs, sometimes slightly citrusy.

Assam First Flush

Less common, but also interesting.

• Profile : More body than Darjeeling, slightly malty, but with spring freshness.

• Sample tea : Assam Kanoka First Flush Handrolled .

We at Momenti store are pleased to present you one of the finest spring teas - Darjeeling "Royal Gardens" , First Flush harvest.

This exquisite black tea with the highest grade FTGFOP1 (Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe) is hand-picked at the very beginning of the season, when the tea buds are at their most tender and fragrant.

☕ Taste and aroma :
Light, airy and fresh, with floral and herbaceous notes that unfold in a golden infusion. A true delight for connoisseurs of spring tea.

🌸 Origin : Darjeeling, India
🎁 Available in gift packs or personal enjoyment.