Darjeeling Second Flush Loose Leaf Tea - Happy Valley FTGFOP1

Our Darjeeling second flush loose leaf tea from Happy Valley Estate is a beautifully expressive FTGFOP1 black tea with rich amber liquor, classic muscatel grape character and a bright, elegant finish. Fruity, dry and quietly complex, it reveals notes of fresh apple, gentle grassy lift and the depth that makes fine second flush Darjeeling so sought after — a tea best enjoyed slowly and without milk.

Darjeeling Second Flush Loose Leaf Tea from Happy Valley Estate

Happy Valley is one of Darjeeling’s most celebrated tea gardens, sitting high above the town itself in the misted Himalayan hills. This single-estate second flush captures the estate’s distinctive character in a cup with warmth, clarity and real aromatic presence.

The summer harvest brings more depth and maturity than a spring first flush, while still preserving the elegance and lift that make Darjeeling unlike any other black tea origin.

Rich Muscatel Depth with Apple and Grassy Brightness

In the cup, this Darjeeling second flush loose leaf tea brews to a clear tawny amber liquor with inviting warmth and definition. The flavour is fruity and dry, led by the prized muscatel grape note that Darjeeling lovers seek out.

Fresh apple adds brightness, while a light grassy finish keeps the cup clean and poised. It is full of character, yet never heavy — a refined black tea with a long, satisfying finish.

FTGFOP1 Grade from a Historic Darjeeling Garden

The FTGFOP1 grade, or Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe First Grade, reflects carefully selected orthodox leaf with fine tips and elegant structure.

In a second flush tea, this quality of leaf gives a well-balanced combination of body, fragrance and natural sweetness. Happy Valley delivers that beautifully, creating a tea with both pedigree and genuine drinking pleasure.

At a Glance

• Origin: Happy Valley Estate, Darjeeling, India
• Tea type: Single-estate loose leaf black tea
• Harvest: Second flush
• Grade: FTGFOP1
• Liquor: Rich clear amber
• Flavour: Muscatel grape, fresh apple, lightly grassy and refined

Best Enjoyed Without Milk

This tea is at its most expressive served plain. Milk would soften the muscatel character and mute the fruit-led complexity that makes Happy Valley second flush so rewarding.

It is an excellent afternoon tea for those who appreciate fine Darjeeling, especially when there is time to drink it slowly and notice how the flavour develops as the cup cools.

How to Brew Happy Valley Second Flush Darjeeling

Use freshly drawn water cooled slightly after boiling, ideally around 90°C to 95°C. Add one level teaspoon per cup and steep for 3 to 4 minutes.

A 3-minute brew gives a brighter, fruitier cup. Extending to 5 minutes brings a little more structure and grip, while still preserving the tea’s refined second flush character.

Serve without milk. A second infusion is well worth trying with a slightly shorter steep.

Ingredients

Darjeeling black tea from Happy Valley Estate, India.

About High Teas London

High Teas London has been sourcing distinctive loose leaf teas and infusions since 2008. With over 350 different teas in our collection, we are proud to offer exceptional estate teas from the world’s finest growing regions, including characterful second flush Darjeelings such as this Happy Valley FTGFOP1.