Darjeeling Extra Fancy Kalimpong

Item No. 500095

Available: Peet's Store

Price:  per 4 oz. pkg. $15.45
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Our finest Darjeeling, this Extra Fancy India black tea won our hearts with its classic, complex character.

Flavor Notes

Our finest second flush tea, with a winy aroma and a lingering finish

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About this tea

Tea Story

“Second flush” is by no means “second rate”; it refers to the high-quality growing period of late May through June. At the famed Calcutta Tea Auctions, the competition for the handful of top quality lots can be intense, and prices follow quality. We felt this Darjeeling Extra Fancy Kalimpong was worth every penny for its muscat grape character, complex floral notes and lively, brisk astringency. “Kalimpong” is not an estate name, but a town on the Eastern edge of Darjeeling that was once a stop on the ancient trade route between India and Tibet.

Brewing Tips

Start with a preheated cup or teapot.
Measure 1 spoonful (3g) of tea for each cup of water.
Bring the water to a rolling boil; steep tea for 4 minutes.
Strain leaves while pouring.

Customer Reviews
  • rocky , drinking Peet's since 1995 4/19/11
  • san jose, CA

I have been drinking tea all my life that is over 50 years but this one is the best tasting tea you could have and once you taste it you do not want to drink any other one I have normaly three cups per day and given it as gift to others and they enjoy it as much and they know if I am at there place this the only tea they can serve me. price well worth it.

  • Linda 11/25/02
  • Twain Harte, CA

This tea is one of the most exquisite and pure Darjeelings I've ever sipped. I first tasted this tea as a sampler and am convinced that it is well worth the price. Enjoy!

Employee Reviews
  • Ed Whitman 7/24/05
  • Field Trainer
  • Emeryville, CA
  • Emeryville, CA

At first I was struck but the elusive floral aroma. The flavors ranged from green grape, lemon leaf to shelled walnuts. What I kept being drawn to was the sweet, floral, almost vanilla-bean, perfume-like aroma of this amazing tea. When I came to Peet

  • Jonathan Hicks 6/30/05
  • Barista
  • Hastings Ranch, Pasadena, CA
  • Hastings Ranch Pasadena, CA

Darjeeling Extra Fancy Kalimpong is by far one of my favorite black teas. I find it to be a lively and complex tea with a slight malty finish. Flavors include a palate of grapes and a lovely and distinct floral bouquet. All in all making for an easy to drink cup, by itself or with cream if you prefer.

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