Darjeeling Second Flush Black Tea

Revered as the Champagne of Teas, this rare summer harvest from the Himalayan slopes unveils its signature muscatel character — fruity, floral, and delicately spiced. With its amber glow and rich, full-bodied character, it is a seasonal treasure celebrated by connoisseurs worldwide and cherished as a symbol of refinement and heritage.

Type: Black Tea
Flush: Second Harvest (Summer Harvest)
Grade: Premium Whole Leaf
Elevation: High Altitude Himalayan Garden
Caffeine: Moderate

Our teas are priced at a premium. We could make them cheaper. But then they wouldn’t reflect the true value of orthodox loose leaf tea.

Carefully plucked and crafted by skilled hands at origin
Sealed to preserve aroma, flavor, and character
Supporting the livelihoods of tea workers and their families

It’s whole leaf tea with identity — grown with care, handled with precision, and delivered with purpose.

When you choose our teas, you’re choosing authenticity, freshness, and an ethical supply chain — from the garden to your cup. Temystic provides you the finest for the cup.

~~Rs. 399.00 INR~~ Rs. 299.00 INR

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The Season of Depth. The Mark of Distinction.

From a single high-elevation estate in the iconic hills of Darjeeling, this Second Flush Black tea emerges as the season’s most coveted treasure. As summer matures in the Himalayas, the tea bushes yield leaves richer in character — developing the prized muscatel nuance that defines fine Darjeeling.

Carefully hand-plucked and expertly oxidized, the leaves unfold into a brilliant amber infusion layered with notes of ripe stone fruit, warm honey, and subtle spice. The body is fuller than First Flush, yet balanced — structured, elegant, and lingering.

When brewed, the liquor glows amber, carrying the fragrance of ripe stone fruits and the depth of Himalayan terroir. Each sip is bold yet refined, a harmony of sweetness and brisk vitality that lingers like a summer symphony.

Second Flush is revered among connoisseurs for its depth and complexity. The slower summer growth, intensified sunlight, and mineral-rich mountain soil together shape a tea that is both expressive and refined. A rare indulgence, treasured by connoisseurs, and a testament to Darjeeling’s timeless prestige.

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Every order is carefully packed and dispatched within one
business day. The moment your tea begins its journey, you receive a secure
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• Delivery: 5-7 business days

• Complimentary Shipping: On orders above ₹499

• Pan-India Coverage: Delivered to every serviceable PIN code

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Precision in sourcing. Precision in delivery.

From the hills of Darjeeling to your doorstep — without delay.

Aroma

Elegant and expressive, with distinctive muscatel notes layered with ripe stone fruit, warm honey, and a gentle hint of spice. Subtle floral undertones emerge as the leaves open.

Liquor

A bright amber infusion with remarkable clarity and brilliance — radiant, refined, and visually captivating.

Palate

Structured yet graceful, this Darjeeling Second Flush opens with signature muscatel sweetness, followed by notes of ripe peach, light honey, and delicate spice. The body is fuller than First Flush, balanced by lively briskness and a smooth, lingering finish.

Celebrated for its depth and complexity, this Darjeeling Second Flush Black Tea reflects the richness of Himalayan terroir — crafted for those who appreciate the elegance and character of premium Darjeeling loose leaf tea.

The Temystic Standard

Nine reasons your next cup deserves far better.

Every standard below is one the tea industry quietly abandoned for margin. We kept all nine. Not as a marketing claim as a non-negotiable.

What we compare

Temystic Verified Standard

Others Industry avg

Single Estate Provenance

Most tea is an anonymous blend from whatever was cheapest that season. Ours comes from one named estate you know the farm, the family, the hillside it grew on.

Named estate, GPS traceable

Blended from unknown origins

Whole Leaf Never Dust

The leaf is the flavour. Broken grades and fannings brew harsh and flat, releasing tannins all at once. Whole leaves unfurl slowly and reward patience with layers.

Full, unbroken leaves always

Broken grades, fannings, dust

Sealed Within 72 hrs of Harvest

Tea loses its peak aromatics fast once processed. We vacuum seal on-estate before the volatile oils begin to fade. You taste the harvest not the warehouse.

Sealed on-estate within 72hrs

Warehouse storage for months

Nothing Added. Ever.

Read any mass-market label closely. You'll find anti-caking agents, synthetic aromas, and natural flavouring a legal term that covers hundreds of undisclosed compounds.

One ingredient: the tea itself

Additives, aromas, fillers

No Middlemen Between Us

Every layer between estate and cup adds margin and removes accountability. Conventional supply chains have up to six intermediaries. Ours has zero. Estate Temystic You.

Estate → Temystic → You

Up to 6 distribution layers

Every Batch Cupped & Approved

We taste every batch against a flavour benchmark before it ships. If a harvest doesn't match the profile, it doesn't leave. Mass-market brands simply don't have this step.

Cupped, benchmarked, approved

Automated pass/fail only

Yields Two Full Cups Per Measure

Quality whole leaves have enough structure for two proper steepings. Your pouch goes twice as far as it appears. One steep and done is cheap tea's limitation not ours.

Full flavour across 2 steeps

One flat steep, then finished

Full Harvest Transparency

Estate, altitude, harvest season, flush, processing method all published. Industry standard is a brand name, a vague origin country, and a best-before date. That's not transparency.

Estate, date, altitude disclosed

Vague origin, minimal detail

Compostable Packaging

Our pouches are plant-based and break down completely in a home compost. Most premium tea packaging is multi-layer aluminium-plastic laminate that will outlast all of us.

Plant-based, fully compostable

Aluminium-laminate, landfill-bound

100% Single EstateWhole Leaf GuaranteedNo Middlemen. Ever.Sealed Within 72 HoursCompostable Packaging

Ready to taste the difference?

Every cup traced. Every leaf whole. Every batch approved.

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Frequenty Asked Questions

FAQ's

What makes Darjeeling Second Flush Black Tea special?

Harvested at peak summer, Second Flush Darjeeling develops its iconic muscatel — a naturally fruity, wine-like flavour unique to this harvest. TEMYSTIC sources it from a single high-elevation estate for authentic character.

How is Second Flush different from First Flush Darjeeling?

How do I brew TEMYSTIC's Darjeeling Second Flush Black Tea?

Can TEMYSTIC's Darjeeling Second Flush be re-steeped?

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