Set high in the Himalayas, Darjeeling is regarded as the “Champagne of Tea” due to its one-of-a-kind terroir. Each garden and slope section in Darjeeling has its own signature microclimate, which brings forth unique fragrance and flavor characteristics. While cultivar selection plays a role, the real complexity of Darjeeling tea is to be explored in terms of the terroir. The differences in elevation, the grade and pitch of the garden slopes, and the amount of sun exposure all lead to distinctive differences in character.

The Chamong gardens are located in the south of Darjeeling in the Rongbong Valley, next to Selimbong, and were planted in the 1870s. The gardens here boast incredible biodiversity and are set into the side of a hill with an altitude ranging from 1,150–1,850 meters above sea level. The area is surrounded by towering deciduous forests that are home to many monkey tribes, abundant wildlife, and a rich diversity of flora.

The character of the tea here is very unique, evoking flavors of stone fruits like peach and nectarine, as well as apple blossom, lily, orchid, and Muscat grape. The second flush from Chamong Estate is ripe, succulent, and fruity, with hints of gentle roast and flowery aromas.