Spring Teas
Darjeeling Second Flush Lingia DJ42
About This Tea
The Lingia Estate was planted in 1867 across from the historic site of Tumsong and the Tamsa Devi Temple in the Golden Valley region of Darjeeling, facing the highest Himalayan ranges. In the local Lepcha language, Lingia means “the triangle point of 8 peaks,” a name that reflects the garden’s unique location.
The constant cool winds of the Himalayas in this expansive mountainous area cause the tea to grow gradually. The slow and steady leaf growth at this high elevation concentrates and accentuates remarkable floral and fruity aromas. The Lingia garden is primarily planted with pure China Bushes of the Black China variety, which are genetically close to fragrant tea rose plants. Lingia Estate’s vintage tea bushes are known to yield some of the most prestigious organic teas with heady fragrances of lily and orchid.
Origin
Lingia Estate, Darjeeling, India
Cultivar
Vintage China Bush
Harvest
June 5 – 7, 2025
Elevation
1219 – 1524 meters
Ingredients
Black tea
Ingredients
Black tea
Origin
Lingia Estate, Darjeeling, India
Cultivar
Vintage China Bush
Harvest
June 5 – 7, 2025
Elevation
1219 – 1524 meters
Origin
Darjeeling, India
Lingia Estate
Preparation
- Imperial
- Metric
Traditional Tea Preparation
Add 3g to a gaiwan, tea cupping set or gongfu teapot (per 150mL).
Use 195°F water.
Do not rinse this tea.
Infuse the first brew for 3 minutes.
Repeat several times until the flavor and aroma of the tea dissipates. As the brewing session ensues, increase the infusion time to coax out the body and strength of the final infusions.
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- Matthew N.Verified BuyerReviewingDarjeeling Second Flush Pussimbing DJ74Rated 3 out of 5 stars2 weeks agoLayered but subtle.
Taking a smell of the tea in the bag it was a mix of black tea with dried cherries.
After warming up the gaiwan the cherry scent became more noticeable when placing the 3g of tea leaf into the warm gaiwan.
Brewed with 195f water temp.
First full serving pitcher or 2 to 3 gaiwan's full of tea steeped for 2 minute each steep.
the tea was slightly cherry and had a red tint with a dry mouth feel similar to a green olive.
Second pitcher was brewed with longer 3 minutes steeps and the color was more brown tinted than red and the nutty aspects became more present the cherry wasn't really there as much the drying mouth feel mellowed out as well.
Third pitcher was similar to the second but there was a menthol or cooling mouth that started to show up a feel similar to mint but more subtle.
Interesting experience but subtle.
The more I use the gaiwan I am finding a mesh strainer over the serving pitcher to really help improve the experience and help with tea's like this
to help catch any small leaf pieces that slip through the gap between the lid and body of the gaiwan as I pour into the serving pitcher. It allows me to try more varieties of teas an ensure a better final result for the cup.
Rishi Tea & Botanicals2 weeks agoHi Matthew! Thanks for giving our Darjeeling Second Flush Pussimbing DJ74 a try and for sharing such detailed feedback about your brewing experience. We appreciate how thoughtfully you explored the cherry, nutty, and subtle menthol notes that developed through each pitcher. We recognize that tea is such a personal journey, and understand that while the layered complexity was interesting, the subtlety didn't quite deliver the intensity you might have been seeking. It's great to hear how the mesh strainer has been improving your gaiwan brewing experience! Thanks for sharing tea with us and for taking the time to leave such thorough feedback about your brewing process.
- Kim R.Verified BuyerReviewingDarjeeling Second Flush Pussimbing DJ74I do not recommend this productRated 2 out of 5 stars2 months agonot my favorite flavor
This was NOT a good tea for me.
Rishi Tea & Botanicals2 months agoHi Kim! We're so sorry the Darjeeling Second Flush Pussimbing didn't suit your taste preferences. We really appreciate you giving this premium estate tea a try. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our Customer Service Team at hello@rishi-tea.com - we'd love to help you find a gentler black tea or different style that better matches your taste profile.
- Scott L.Verified BuyerReviewingDarjeeling Second Flush Lingia DJ42I recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars3 months agoSecond flush lingia..
Awesome Possum!! Original China bushes smuggled from China in the Late 1800's...All the way to Darjeeling.....Wowsa!!
- Scott L.Verified BuyerReviewingDarjeeling Second Flush Pussimbing DJ74I recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars3 months agoPussimbing second flush
Super uplifting high elevation 2nd flush from pussimbing..my new favorite estate! Lingia earthier,but equally sublime Thank you Good Lady Tea plucked of Darjeeling!
- NicoleReviewingDarjeeling Second Flush Lingia DJ42I recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars3 months ago5 Stars
Excellent thé que j’adore déguster particulièrement en après-midi; saveurs marquées, équilibrées mais pas trop intenses
