When Spring Arrives in Darjeeling
Every year, after months of winter dormancy, the tea bushes across the mist-covered hills of Darjeeling awaken with their first tender buds. This is the beginning of the First Flush harvest and the moment I begin tasting, comparing and selecting the tea that becomes Spring Delight, ArtTeas' signature Darjeeling First Flush.
More Than Just a Tea
Spring Delight represents the freshness, elegance and optimism of spring. I taste numerous First Flush teas every season, searching for one that truly captures the delicate floral character and vibrant personality that make this harvest so special.
A Tea Taster's Selection
Every sample is evaluated for the dry leaf, infused leaf, aroma, liquor colour, mouthfeel, balance and finish. I look for harmony and a tea that remains elegant from the first sip to the last.
Why Every Harvest Is Different
Rainfall, sunshine, altitude and the timing of spring shape every First Flush harvest. These natural differences make each season unique and exciting.
What You'll Taste
Expect a bright golden liquor, delicate floral aromas, fresh spring notes and a lively, refreshing finish. Spring Delight is best enjoyed without milk.
Brewing
Use 1 teaspoon in 200 ml water at 90–95°C and steep for 3–5 minutes. It also makes a refreshing cold brew when steeped overnight in chilled water.
The Story Behind the Name
The name Spring Delight reflects the freshness, beauty and quiet joy that arrives with the first harvest of spring in Darjeeling.
The Story Behind the Magnolia Label
Every ArtTeas® label begins as one of my original botanical watercolour paintings. For Spring Delight, I chose the pink Magnolia, a flower that blooms during the same season as the First Flush harvest. The artwork celebrates the elegance and fleeting beauty of spring before becoming part of our packaging.
Authentic Darjeeling
Spring Delight is sourced from a high-elevation Darjeeling tea estate and carries Darjeeling CTM Licence No. DJ / 698 / 19072021 / E. Every batch is selected for its freshness, elegance and seasonal character.
A Tea Taster's Reflection
Every First Flush tells a different story because nature never repeats herself exactly. Spring Delight is my way of sharing that once-a-year experience with you.
Final Thoughts
Spring Delight is our signature Darjeeling First Flush—a tea selected with care, inspired by spring and presented with original botanical artwork.
About the Author
Aarti Khanna is the Founder of ArtTeas®, a professional tea taster, tea blender and botanical watercolour artist born into a tea planter's family in Assam.