Darjeeling Heritage in Foglie Sfuse

The floral notes really come through in the first sip—it’s like the highland air itself is in the cup. The loose leaf unfurls beautifully and gives a second steep that’s nearly as bright as the first.

Steeped it this morning and the liquor came out a beautiful pale gold, with that floral highland character the Darjeeling region is known for. Even the second infusion held its depth, which surprised me for a loose leaf. A quiet, contemplative cup that makes the whole kitchen smell like a misty moun

The dry leaves smell exactly like that highland air I remember from the hills—floral and a little grassy. First steep comes out a pale copper and the taste stays delicate all the way through, no bitterness even when I got distracted and left it brewing a minute too long.