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First Flush Darjeeling Tea | Spring

Thick fog glacially roams across the tea gardens of northern India, carrying with it the scent of misty forests and Himalayan orchids. Every so often the fog will part and a small clearing is transformed in amber hues. There’s just enough time for a pot of first flush while soaking in the morning sun. Evaporating dewdrops refract the morning light upon rambling crops of wildflowers. The rising floral mist mingles with the steaming pot as soft notes of jasmine and rose are curiously declared with every sip. Just as soon as it came, the sun is lost and the fog resumes. All lies dormant in an emerald shadow but for a luminescent pot of First Flush Darjeeling tea. Glowing like candlelight, its golden liquor captured the fleeting morning sun, distilling ephemeral warmth for posterity.

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Gifting Guide | This First Flush Darjeeling Tea Pairs Perfectly With:

Gold Japanese Tea Canister | Tall Washi Paper | 金
Champagne Formosa | Dongfang Meiran 東方美人茶 | Oriental Beauty Oolong
Darjeeling Tea – Vintage | 1st and 2nd Flush

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Brisbane tea store Tour de Tea independently blends and sources the finest teas, curating an exquisite, bespoke tea selection for Australian tea lovers.

Tea is a ritual of quiet attention. Once welcomed into a routine, it provides dependable moments of joyous tranquility via the senses:

Sight: the golden, amber hues of a steeped brew.
Olfactory: the earthy or floral scent of unfurling steam.
Touch: the weight and texture of a perfectly crafted cup.
And of course – the taste.

Each enchanting sensory cue to draws the tea drinker deeper into the present moment. And so, this is why we define tea as sanctuary.

In a world of distractions and glorified hustle, the deliberate act of brewing tea is nothing short of gently radical. Adjusting water temperatures, studying the copper threads as they infuse into the pot, and treasuring the first sip are all small but meaningful acts of rebellion. And like any revolution, at its core is principled intention. Though few rebellions announce themselves in something as delightful as a cup of tea, therein lies its subversive audacity. For this reason, our blends and their accompanying stories are meticulously crafted to enhance tea’s transportive powers and thoroughly envelop the drinker. In essence, tea is neither trend nor commodity. It is a timeless practice with a home in every culture. It is refined over centuries and waits to be discovered – telling its story time, and time again.

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