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Margaret's Hope Darjeeling Tea - Loose Leaf

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Margaret's Hope Darjeeling Tea - Loose Leaf

Margaret's Hope Darjeeling Tea - Loose Leaf

English Tea Store

SKU: TOLSLL_BLKMRG-16OZ UPC: 844560006610

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Margaret's Hope Darjeeling Tea - Loose Leaf

1oz Sampler Pack
4oz
5lb
8oz
16oz
$42.99 Add to Cart

Cup Characteristics

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Ingredients Black tea
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Flavor Profile Traditional

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Savor Margaret's Hope Darjeeling, one of the most revered teas from the Himalayas. This "second flush" tea is harvested between late May and June, when the leaves are at their peak. It is world-renowned for its signature "Muscatel" character—a sophisticated blend of nutty muscat grapes and black currants with an elegant, wine-like finish.

The Legend of Margaret's Hope

This historic tea garden was managed in the 1930s by Mr. Bagdon. He renamed the estate "Margaret's Hope" in memory of his young daughter, who fell in love with the misty hills during a visit. Local legend holds that her spirit still wanders the estate bungalow today.

Why This Tea is Unique

  • Rare Tea Bushes: This estate uses the pure Chinese Jat tea bush, which grows slowly at high altitudes. This slow growth concentrates the tea's natural oils.
  • Peak Harvest Season: The "second flush" harvest is carefully timed to ensure the most rounded and fully developed aromatic profile.
  • Artisan Quality: Every leaf is processed using traditional methods to preserve the tea's delicate, tippy appearance and complex flavor.

How to Enjoy

This Darjeeling is best enjoyed as an afternoon tea, paired with classic scones and fruit preserves. Its wine-like body and crisp finish make it a perfect choice for those who appreciate a tea with depth and character.

Product Details
Taste Profile Muscat grape, black currant, and a wine-like crispness.
Ingredients 100% Premium Darjeeling Black Tea.
Harvest Second Flush (Peak Quality).
Caffeine Medium.
Dietary Vegan, Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free.

Darjeeling leaves are delicate. To get the best flavor, visit our brewing guide: How to Make Tea.

Hints of currant give this blend an almost wine-like taste

Product Details

Attribute Value
Width 5.25 (in)
Height 3.0 (in)
Depth 7.25 (in)
Country Of Origin India
Type Black Tea, Darjeeling Tea, and Estate Tea
Dietary Options Vegan, Dairy Free, Nut Free, Sugar Free, Vegetarian, Caffeinated, and Gluten Free
Season Everyday
Size 4oz
Flavor Traditional
Ingredients Black tea
Cup Characteristics A delicate tending astringent cup with the distinctive Muscatel character. Hints of currant create an almost wine-like taste.

Overall rating: 4.42029 / 5 from 69 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Margaret's Hope Darjeeling Tea is a second flush tea known for its delicate, astringent cup with Muscatel character and hints of currant. Grown at high altitudes, it offers a complex bouquet and is best enjoyed during the second flush period from end May to end June. The tea is medium in caffeine and very high in antioxidants.

Summary topics

  • Darjeeling Tea Quality: 12%
  • Tea Flavor Profile: 47%

Review topics: ["quality","value","price","tea","flavor","darjeeling","brew","foods","notes"].

Review highlights

  • "I'm not a tea expert, but this tea is smooth but strong enough to taste that lovely Darjeeling flavor." — Kelly V.
  • "Beautiful floral taste lingers in the mouth and nose, and it is not astringent at all." — Tzuchi U.
  • "Consistent quality and great balance of flavors." — Michael B.

Reviews

Packaging Issues

"This was the first time I received my Teas in Amazon packaging. I was also surprised to find two of the teas package in see through cellophane bags with black printing. Margaret's Hope was great. Not as pleased with Scottish Caramel Toffee. I have been buying from English Tea for many years."

— Mia D. (5/5)

16oz Margaret's Hope I received was packaged/blended in Canada and did not taste like Mgt's Hope

"I will not buy from this store again. I ordered a small bag of the Margaret's Hope a few months ago. It was very good and appeared to be packaged at their facility. Then I ordered a 16 oz. bag The 16 oz bag I received was packaged and blended in Canada. This information was NOT provided in the listing for the tea. I do not buy anything from Canada on principle because of the Canadian Govt's promotion and perpetuation of the vile, cruel, inhumane seal hunts that continue unabated and have for decades. I told the ETC agent that this information about being packaged in Canada should have been spelt out in the listing. I did not open the tea, hoping for a refund. The Customer Service woman said food is not returnable and reimbursed me 30%. This tea does not even taste remotely like the traditional Margaret's Hope tea I know. Won't buy from this store ever again. I would have thrown out the "seal hunt" tea, but I hated to waste food."

— Elise D. (1/5)

How tea should taste!

"Classic tea. Full bodied. Once we found it we have never looked further for a great cuppa!"

— Jennifer D. (5/5)

Pretty good

"Very mild flavor, best paired with a robust tea like lapsang souchong"

— James M. (4/5)

Ambrosia from heaven!

"Ambrosia from heaven! Margaret's Hope is my favorite tea."

— Maureen L. (5/5)

Love this tea.

"This is my usual morning pot of tea."

— Sharon C. (5/5)

Margaret's Hope Darjeeling Tea - Loose Leaf

"I enjoy this tea hot and iced. I have tries many teas, but always return to Margaret's Hope as my favorite."

— Nancy O. (5/5)

Too green

"I love Darjeeling tea but I didn't care for this tea as it had a lot of green leaves and had more of a green tea flavor. I prefer a genuine black tea. Just not my cup of tea. . ."

— Linda M. (3/5)

Margaret's Hope Darjeeling Tea - Loose Leaf

"Could be stronger but I took a chance to try second flush but next I will go back to first flush"

— B (4/5)

Margaret's Hope Darjeeling Tea - Loose Leaf - Sampler Size - 1oz Margaret's Hope Darjeeling Tea - Lo

"Delicate flavor"

— Gary M. (4/5)

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