Margaret's Hope Darjeeling Tea - Tea Bags

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Margaret's Hope Darjeeling Tea - Tea Bags

Margaret's Hope Darjeeling Tea - Tea Bags

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Margaret's Hope Darjeeling Tea - Tea Bags

25 Teabag Pouch
50 Teabag Pouch
100 Teabags Bulk
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Ingredients Black tea
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Flavor Profile Traditional

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Immerse yourself in the "Champagne of Teas" with our premium Margaret's Hope Darjeeling Tea Bags. Sourced from one of the most storied single estates in the Himalayas, this prestigious Second Flush harvest delivers an exceptionally delicate yet complex cup. Poured hot, it yields a bright, shimmering amber liquor that releases a sophisticated, wine-like bouquet. The palate is treated to a clean, structured mouthfeel defined by a pleasant, refined astringency, undertones of dark currant, and the highly coveted, natural "muscatel" character reminiscent of ripe muscat grapes. An elite, self-drinking selection that offers an elevated gastronomic experience.


The Alpine Terroir: Chinese Jat Botany & Limited Yields

The extraordinary aromatic depth and structure of the Margaret's Hope estate flush are rooted in its unique high-altitude microclimate and botanical lineage. Situated in the cool, mist-shrouded foothills of the Himalayas, the estate's tea gardens are planted almost exclusively with the traditional **Chinese Jat (Camellia sinensis var. sinensis)** cultivar. The combination of intense high-altitude sunlight and suppressed alpine temperatures forces a slow, highly concentrated leaf development cycle.

This restricted metabolic growth limits annual agricultural volume but ensures that the hand-plucked green leaves emerge with a beautiful, tippy appearance and an incredibly dense saturation of volatile flavor compounds. Named in the 1930s by its resident administrator, Mr. Bagdon, in profound memory of his daughter Margaret, the estate continues to uphold rigid, traditional orthodox manufacturing standards to preserve its world-renowned sensory profile.

The Darjeeling Seasonal Chronology

Understanding the seasonal viticulture of the region requires isolating the three primary harvest windows, each yielding distinct biochemical and physical leaf profiles:

  • First Flush (Springtime): Harvested from late February to mid-April. Captures the young, newly awakened vernal buds to yield a remarkably light, crisp, and ethereal green-gold liquor with a vibrant, intense muscatel top note.
  • Second Flush (Summer Reserve): Harvested from late May through June. Representing the peak maturity of the estate's harvest, these leaves are more fully developed, producing a rounder, fuller body, enhanced amber brightness, and a perfectly defined, deeply concentrated muscatel character.
  • Autumnal Flush (Post-Monsoon): Harvested in the late autumn months, subject to favorable weather patterns. Typified by a highly balanced, smooth, and robustly rounded mouthfeel with a striking coppery liquor.
Product Characteristics & Attributes
Cup Profile Delicate yet highly structured; characterized by a pleasant, brisk astringency, complex notes of dark currant, and a classic grape-like muscatel finish.
Ingredients 100% Premium Darjeeling Black Tea (L. Camellia Sinensis)
Sourcing Terroir Margaret's Hope Estate, Darjeeling Region, Northern India
Harvest Classification Second Flush (Summer Harvest)
Botanical Strain Pure Chinese Jat Genus (High-Altitude Adaptation)
Antioxidant Density High
Caffeine Level Medium
Dietary Designations 100% Vegan, Certified Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free. Formulated Free of Nuts, Wheat, and Dairy. Best enjoyed neat without milk to protect the delicate muscatel esters.

To properly unbind the volatile grape-like esters and manage the delicate, crisp tannins of this premium single-estate Second Flush Darjeeling, review our master metrics: How to Make Tea.

With hints of currant, it creates an almost wine-like taste

Product Details

Attribute Value
Width 5.25 (in)
Height 2.75 (in)
Depth 7.0 (in)
Country Of Origin India
Type Black Tea and Darjeeling Tea
Dietary Options Vegan, Dairy Free, Nut Free, Sugar Free, Vegetarian, Caffeinated, and Gluten Free
Season Everyday
Size 25ct
Flavor Traditional
Ingredients Black tea
Cup Characteristics From one of Darjeeling's best known estates, this 2nd flush tea has a lovely muscatel flavor with a delicious astringency.
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