Darjeeling 2nd Flush - Loose Leaf

The muscatel flavor really comes through in the second steep—it’s got that classic Darjeeling bite without being sharp. I’ve been brewing it as my 4 p.m. ritual and the floral aroma fills the whole room. Definitely a step up from my usual afternoon tea.

Brewed a pot this afternoon and the floral aroma filled the kitchen before I even poured it. The muscatel flavor is there but not overpowering, and those silvery tips make for a really smooth, medium-bodied cup that's perfect with a biscuit around 4pm.

The muscatel flavor is exactly what I hoped for—sweet and grape-like without being overpowering. Brews up a beautiful amber cup that smells like a garden in bloom, perfect for a slow afternoon.