Darjeeling Phuguri Moonlight - First Flush Black Tea
Darjeeling Phuguri Moonlight - First Flush Black Tea
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Description
Description
Darjeeling Phuguri Moonlight is one of the rarest expressions of first flush Darjeeling, a tea harvested at night from the high-altitude certified organic Phuguri Tea Estate in Mirik Valley. This limited-edition tea is crafted from premium chinary and prized clonal cultivars renowned for their elegance, perfume and extraordinary sweetness.
On the first clear full-moon nights between March and May, only the finest two leaves and a bud are picked, when the plant’s internal moisture recedes and its natural sugars lift towards the leaf tips. Under moonlight and before dawn breaks, the leaves are harvested and processed so that sunlight never touches them, preserving the ethereal aroma and delicate, nectar-like sweetness that make Moonlight teas so treasured.
The dry leaf is exquisitely beautiful: finely rolled, olive-green strands threaded with silver tips, releasing a captivating fragrance reminiscent of summer fruits and soft floral breezes. When infused, the leaves bloom into a bright golden-amber liquor, feather-light with gentle muscatel, zesty, honeyed and fruity, with a finish that lingers like soft moonlit nectar.
This tea can be re-steeped multiple times, each infusion revealing new layers of brightness and floral sweetness. Hand-packed in small batches at our gluten-free Sydney facility, this celestial first flush is a rare treasure of our Haute Couture collection.
Flavour & Aroma Profile
Delicate, fruity and lightly muscatel with soft honey sweetness, bright spring florals and a lingering nectar-like finish.
Tea Type & Caffeine
First Flush Black Tea (Camellia sinensis). FTGFOP1 - Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe 1.
Moonlight style tea (between green and white)
Caffeine-Low
How to Brew
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Use 1 heaped teaspoon per cup
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200 ml water at 90–95°C
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Steep 2–3 minutes and strain
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Best enjoyed without milk to experience its full moonlit delicacy
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Re-steep multiple times, each infusion grows softer, sweeter, more floral
Perfect For
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Quiet mornings or reflective afternoons
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Mindful tea rituals and slow moments
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Drinkers who enjoy subtle, floral teas
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A refined alternative to green or white tea
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Gifting and special-occasion brewing
Wellness Note
Traditionally enjoyed for its gentle uplift, serene clarity and the delicate sweetness that makes first flush Darjeeling so cherished, a quiet, refined cup for moments of calm and inspiration.
Presentation & Storage
Sealed in a biodegradable inner lining and presented in a premium black Haute Couture cylinder, fully recyclable and designed to preserve aroma, delicacy and leaf integrity.
Store in a cool, dry place away from light.
Ingredients & Nutritional Information
Ingredients & Nutritional Information
Recipe Inspirations & Pairings
Recipe Inspirations & Pairings
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WHY CERTIFIED ORGANIC?
Certified organic ingredients are grown naturally, without synthetic chemicals or pesticides and handled with care from source to shelf. Independent certification gives you confidence that we meet strict organic standards and maintains its integrity throughout the journey.
THE SPICE ZEN Difference
Gluten free across our entire range.
Produced and packed in a dedicated gluten free facility.
Independently tested and endorsed by Coeliac Australia.
Premium certified organic ingredients; wildcrafted Australian natives.
No fillers, preservatives, flavourings or extracts.
Small-batch production for Freshness & Integrity.
Small family-owned business
Crafted carefully to meet dietary requirements.
Guided by respect for people, traditions and the environment.
