Margaret's Hope Second Flush Darjeeling

Margaret's Hope Second Flush Darjeeling – FTGFOP1 Muscatel Summer Harvest from Kurseong

Margaret's Hope Second Flush Darjeeling comes from one of the five most famous tea gardens in India, a name well known to serious tea buyers. The estate sits in the misty Kurseong valley at elevations reaching up to 1, 830 meters, where a cool climate and slow leaf growth produce teas of notable complexity and fragrance.

This lot is a 2025 summer harvest graded FTGFOP1, made from finely plucked, tippy leaves representing the best of the season. It is light, bright and refreshing, delicate yet full of the prized muscatel grape character for which Darjeeling is known. The liquor is a rich amber gold, with aromas of ripe muscatel grapes, rosewood and sun-dried apricot. On the palate it offers honeyed plum and orange blossom over a soft, nutty undercurrent, a smooth medium body and a crisp, floral finish with a touch of spice. Compared with a first flush it is fuller and fruitier, with warm nutty depth that makes it very satisfying. It is best served plain to show its layered fruit and floral notes, though a small splash of milk is acceptable. For afternoon tea it pairs well with fruit tarts, scones, almond cake and mild cheeses.

Product Profile

• Type: Black tea, Darjeeling second flush
• Origin: Margaret's Hope estate, Kurseong valley, Darjeeling, India (up to 1, 830 m)
• Harvest / Grade: 2025 summer harvest, FTGFOP1, tippy leaves
• Liquor: Rich amber gold
• Aroma: Muscatel grapes, rosewood and sun-dried apricot
• Flavor: Honeyed plum and orange blossom with a soft nutty undercurrent
• Body / Finish: Smooth, medium-bodied; crisp and floral with a touch of spice
• Caffeine: Contains caffeine (black tea)

Key Selling Points

• Famous estate name with strong recognition among tea buyers
• High-grade FTGFOP1 tippy leaf
• Classic muscatel profile customers seek in second flush Darjeeling
• Fuller, fruitier cup than first flush for broader appeal
• Premium positioning for tearooms, gifting and specialty retail

Refined, aromatic and rich in heritage, Margaret's Hope Second Flush is a Darjeeling that elevates any premium black tea collection.