The first harvest of the year in Darjeeling carries a very particular energy — and Lingia expresses it with clarity.

Grown in the northern reaches of the region, near the slopes of the Golden Valley, this first flush is produced from original sinensis bushes, yielding a cup that is both vivid and restrained. Lightly oxidized, it sits at the edge of categories, with the freshness of a green tea and the structure of a black.

The liquor is pale and luminous. Aromatically, it opens on white flowers and citrus peel, with a subtle herbal lift. On the palate, it is brisk and precise, with a clean texture and a dry, elegant finish that lingers without weight.

Harvested in early spring and produced in limited quantities, Lingia First Flush is a seasonal tea — defined as much by timing as by place.