Darjeeling Black Leaf Tea

The allure of India’s legendary Darjeeling teas

Grown in the heavenly Himalayan foothills, Darjeeling teas are renowned for their exquisite flavor and fragrance. The unique terroir and climatic conditions of Darjeeling lend an unrivalled delicate muscatel character found nowhere else on earth.

At Indian splendor, we bring you the finest orthodox Darjeeling leaf straight from some of the most premium estates in the hills. With flush seasons yielding only 10% of India’s total output, these limited harvests are highly sought after by tea connoisseurs. Our exclusive sourcing partnerships with a few hidden gems of the Darjeeling tea gardens guarantee you the peak of what this GI-tagged region has to offer.

The Allure of Muscatel Magic in Every Sip

As the new leaves sprout after winter dormancy, the First Flush in March brings a gentle green hue and fresh grassy notes with delicate floral undertones.

The Second Flush peaking in June yields the most prized harvest – tipped green-gold leaves rich with the muscatel, honey and spiced stone fruit flavors that Darjeeling tea is renowned for.

With nuances varying across gardens, our curated selection captures the highlights of Darjeeling’s flavor spectrum – floral Spring Jasmine, nutty Autumnal Harvest, even a rare Oolong – so you can taste what makes this the legendary terroir it is.

Beyond Exquisite Flavor, Profound Wellbeing Benefits

The unique bioactive compounds derived from Darjeeling’s soils and great altitudinal range have remarkable health-giving properties. Rich antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, and low caffeine make these the ultimate ‘healthy teas’:

• Boost immunity and aid digestion
• Relieve stress and enhance mood
• Anti-aging benefits for skin and hair health
• Soothing post-meal palate cleanser

From rejuvenating first thing to unwinding in the evening, our Darjeeling teas support overall wellness.

Ethical Sourcing that Uplifts Local Communities

The Darjeeling region has faced many challenges of late – climate change affecting output, political tensions disrupting the industry. By directly partnering with small tea growers, our sourcing helps provide fair livelihoods and incentives for following sustainable practices.

All our suppliers are Rainforest Alliance certified for environmentally and socially responsible cultivation that protects both ecological and community welfare. From safe working conditions to biodiversity conservation of the precious Himalayan ecosystem that lends Darjeeling teas their uniqueness.

Gifting That Captures the Magic

To showcase these legendary artisan teas, we offer premium reusable packaging with a tale to tell:

• Hand tailored Banaras Brocade Potli Handbags with traditional Jamawar designs, that are also extremely practical to use, and which keep the teas fresh during daily use and storage.
• Hand fabricated carved Indian plantation Hardwood Vintage Jewel Boxes.
• Each Potli Handbag and Jewel Box helps towards providing sustainable livelihoods for the artisans and their families.
• Share the gift of sublime sips and wellbeing, while supporting remarkable artisan craftsmanship.

Experience Heaven in Your Tea cup

Taste what legends are made of – shop our exquisite Darjeelings to uplift your moments with wellness and wonder. We pack every batch fresh so you can steep in fragrant luxury from India’s legendary terroir right at home.