Darjeeling - 25 Tea Bags

That first steep tasted like the Himalayan foothills themselves—bright, floral, with that classic muscatel bite that makes Darjeeling famous. The 25-bag box is perfect for my daily afternoon ritual, and the tea holds up beautifully for two infusions without turning bitter.

The second steep I brewed from the same bag still had that delicate muscatel character I look for in a proper Darjeeling. Twenty-five bags is just enough to justify keeping a box in the office drawer, and the tea stays bright without turning bitter even when I get distracted.

The steep Himalayan foothills really do make a difference—this brew has that classic muscatel hint without any harshness, even after three minutes of steeping. Ended up using two bags for my afternoon pot, it’s that smooth.