Gopaldhara Nectar of Darjeeling Spring Rare First Flush Oolong Tea Crafted from AV2 Bushes

Elegant, aromatic, and extraordinarily refined — Gopaldhara Nectar of Darjeeling Spring Rare First Flush Oolong Tea is a rare gem crafted from the highly prized AV2 cultivar, known for producing some of the world’s finest first flush teas. Harvested at elevations of 5,500 to 7,000 ft, this early spring oolong is made from tender growing shoots just as the bushes awaken from a long winter dormancy.

The result is a beautifully handcrafted first flush oolong with a bright, golden-yellow cup and an exquisite flavour profile. Expect refined fruity notes, hints of ripe apricot and peaches, subtle sweet citrus, and a soft honey-laced finish. Smooth, mellow, and naturally sweet, this tea offers zero astringency and a lingering aftertaste that feels both luxurious and uplifting.

Minimal machinery, careful hand-plucking, and slow spring growth give this tea its exceptional clarity — a true nectar of Darjeeling.

Why You’ll Love This Tea

• Crafted from the rare AV2 bushes — prized for exceptional aroma and sweetness.
• A true first flush oolong — bright, smooth, fruity, and delicately honeyed.
• Exquisite spring character — made from fresh shoots after winter hibernation.
  • Zero astringency — clean, mellow, and silky-smooth cup.
• Highly handcrafted — minimal machinery, hand-plucked, hand-sorted, artisan-made.

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants that support immunity and overall wellness.
• Helps improve digestion and metabolic balance.
• Promotes calm mental clarity and reduces stress.
• Supports natural detoxification and hydration.
• Offers the combined wellness benefits of green, white, and black teas due to oolong-style processing.

Best Time to Drink

Ideal in the morning to enjoy its bright, fruity freshness or mid-afternoon as a soothing, elegant tea break.

Best When Paired With

Pairs beautifully with light Indian snacks like murmura chivda, dry fruit laddoos, or idli, and complements tea cakes, almond biscuits, and fresh fruits that enhance its subtle sweetness.

The Tea Story

Nestled high in the Himalayas, Gopaldhara Tea Estate is home to some of Darjeeling’s finest high-elevation bushes — especially the celebrated AV2 cultivar. After a cold, quiet winter of nearly four months, the first spring harvest brings 100% fresh growing shoots, producing teas of rare delicacy and remarkable flavour clarity.

This Nectar Oolong is crafted from a bud and one or two leaves, plucked with extreme precision. Lightly oxidized in the classic Darjeeling manner, yet treated as an oolong, the leaves preserve their fruity-floral brightness while developing natural sweetness. With minimal machine intervention and careful hand-sorting, this tea reflects the true artistry of Darjeeling’s first flush season.

It is one of Gopaldhara’s finest creations — a tea that tastes like sunshine, spring breeze, and Himalayan purity captured in a cup.