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Grand Cru President's Tea of Darjeeling – 2026 Fresh Autumnal Harvest 🍂✨

The Grand Cru President's Tea of Darjeeling – 2026 Fresh Autumnal Harvest is a rare and limited-edition tea, personally selected by celebrated Master Tea Taster Sanjay Kapur.

Year after year, this prized Darjeeling tea has been presented as a State Gift of India by the country's highest officials, symbolising heritage, distinction and prestige.

As the cool November weather sets in, the tea bushes gradually slow their growth, allowing the leaves to develop a richer body and an assertively floral profile. This exceptional 2026 Autumnal Flush is distinguished by its characteristic marigold-flower fragrance, brilliant golden liquor and smooth finish — offering connoisseurs a unique expression of Darjeeling, distinctly different from the fresh vegetal notes of the spring First Flush.

Freshly harvested in 2026 and packed within weeks of harvest, this Grand Cru captures the essence of Darjeeling terroir in its finest autumnal expression.

✨ Product Highlights

• 🍂 2026 Fresh Harvest: Grand Cru Darjeeling, limited-edition Autumnal Flush

• 🌼 Distinctive Marigold Floral Notes: An expressive floral fragrance characteristic of the November harvest

• 👑 Prestigious State Gift: Presented year after year as a State Gift of India

• 🫖 Masterfully Selected: Personally chosen by Master Tea Taster Sanjay Kapur

• 📜 Certified: Tea Board of India Certified, under licence

• ✨ Packed Fresh: Carefully packed within weeks of harvest to preserve peak aroma and flavour

How to Brew President's Tea of Darjeeling – Autumnal Harvest

1. Heat freshly drawn water to 90–95°C (just off the boil).

2. Add 1 teaspoon (2 g) of tea leaves per cup.

3. Steep for 3–4 minutes.

4. Strain and enjoy plain, without milk, to fully appreciate its distinctive marigold-flower aroma, golden liquor and smooth finish.

Why Is This Tea Called "President's Tea"?

President's Tea of Darjeeling has earned its distinguished name through a long-standing tradition. This exceptional Grand Cru selection has been presented year after year as a State Gift of India by the nation's highest officials, reflecting the prestige and quality behind every batch personally selected by our Master Tea Taster.

What Makes the 2026 Autumnal Harvest Different from First and Second Flush?

Darjeeling produces three distinctive seasonal harvests, each offering a unique expression of its terroir.

The First Flush is celebrated for its delicate, fresh and vegetal spring character, while the Second Flush is renowned for its distinctive muscatel notes. The Autumnal Flush, harvested as November's cooler weather slows the growth of the tea bushes, develops a fuller body, richer golden liquor and an assertive marigold-like floral fragrance.

The 2026 Fresh Autumnal Harvest offers a particularly distinctive seasonal expression — smooth, rounded and beautifully floral. Its limited availability and unique character make it an exceptional addition to any serious Darjeeling tea collection.