Goodricke Thurbo Spring Black Tea – Darjeeling’s First Harvest Brilliance

Goodricke Thurbo Spring Black Tea is a delicate early-harvest tea from the renowned Thurbo Tea Garden in Mirik, Darjeeling. Nestled close to the Nepal border, this high-elevation garden produces teas known for freshness, clarity and gentle aromatic lift. The first flush of Spring brings tender leaves with green, black and brown hues, accompanied by elongated tips that brew into a light amber cup. Expect a refined, lively tea marked by fruity brightness, soft nuttiness and a whisper of astringency—an authentic Darjeeling spring treasure.

Why You’ll Love This Tea

• Fresh, lively flavours from the first Spring harvest
• Light amber liquor with beautiful clarity
• Delicate fruity notes with a gentle nutty hint
• Whole-leaf quality featuring elongated tips
• A premium early-season Darjeeling experience

Health Benefits

• Naturally rich in antioxidants
• May support mental clarity and alertness
• Light-bodied, which may aid gentle digestion
• May help enhance daily vitality
• A refreshing wellness-focused cup

Best Time to Drink
Perfect as a mid-morning energiser or a serene afternoon cup.

Best Paired With
Indian Cuisine: Jeera Biscuits, Khakhra and Light Samosas
Asian Cuisine: Rice Crackers, Veg Momo and Steamed Bao
Continental Cuisine: Butter Cookies, Madeleines and Crisp Tea Toasts

The Tea Story
Thurbo Tea Garden, located in the serene Mirik valley near the Nepal border, is celebrated for producing some of Darjeeling’s most elegant Spring teas. The cool mountain air and early-season sunlight coax out tender leaves rich in aroma and vitality. The Spring harvest showcases elongated buds and beautifully twisted leaves that yield a bright infusion and a flavour profile marked by fruitiness and gentle nuttiness. Goodricke preserves this first-flush charm to bring you a tea that captures the purity of Darjeeling’s earliest bloom.