Gopaldhara Darjeeling Red Thunder Autumn Flush Black Tea – Crafted from Clonal Bushes

Gopaldhara Darjeeling Red Thunder Autumn Flush Black Tea is a limited edition autumn black tea crafted from clonal bushes grown at the highest elevations of the Gopaldhara Tea Estate in Darjeeling. Harvested during the last week of October, when night temperatures begin approaching freezing, the leaves naturally develop frost at high altitude, resulting in slow growth and intensified flavour development. The well-sorted brownish whole leaves are carefully oxidized, producing a tea that brews into a reddish liquor with semi-transparent clarity. The cup delivers a pronounced autumn muscatel character with dense muscatel depth and ripe fruit sweetness. Free from astringency, the tea finishes with a well-defined, long-lasting, and captivating aftertaste, making it a distinctive expression of Darjeeling’s autumn harvest.

Why You’ll Love This Tea

• Made from clonal bushes harvested during the peak autumn frost period
• Produced at high elevations between 5500 and 7000 feet
• Well-oxidized to enhance muscatel depth while retaining fruity clarity
• A limited edition Darjeeling autumn tea with a long and expressive finish

Health Benefits

• Naturally rich in antioxidants that help protect against oxidative stress
• Supports metabolic balance
• Provides steady energy and mental alertness
• Helps support overall immune health

Best Time to Drink

Best enjoyed in the morning or during midday for a bold energy boost.

Best Paired With

Indian: Samosa, Methi Thepla, Paneer Pakora and Rusk
Asian: Vegetable Dumplings, Mushroom Stir Fry, Teriyaki Tofu and Sesame Noodles
Continental: Butter Croissant, Fruit Tart, Shortbread Cookies and Pound Cake

The Tea Story

As autumn settles over the upper reaches of Gopaldhara, the clonal bushes experience sharp temperature drops at night, allowing frost to form naturally on the leaves. This brief and demanding harvest window yields teas of exceptional character. Red Thunder captures this moment, expressing the depth and intensity that define Darjeeling’s finest autumn flush teas.