Gopaldhara Darjeeling Autumn Dew Black Tea – Crafted from China Bushes

Gopaldhara Darjeeling Autumn Dew Black Tea is a refined autumn black tea crafted from old China bushes growing at the highest elevations of the Gopaldhara Tea Estate in Darjeeling. Harvested in early November, when temperatures are cool but not yet severe, this tea develops a distinctive autumnal character shaped by slow leaf maturation. The well-sorted brownish-green leaves with a few tips brew into a bright orange cup with coppery infusion. The liquor displays classic muscatel depth, ripe fruit sweetness, and remarkable clarity. Smooth and non-astringent, the tea finishes with a well-defined, long-lasting, and captivating aftertaste that reflects the quiet elegance of Darjeeling’s late autumn harvest.

Why You’ll Love This Tea

• Made from old China bushes known for classic Darjeeling muscatel character
• Harvested at very high elevations between 5500 and 7000 feet
• Early November plucking lends depth without heaviness
• Smooth, sweet, and non-astringent autumn black tea with a long finish

Health Benefits

• Naturally rich in antioxidants that help protect against oxidative stress
• Provides gentle, sustained energy
• Supports overall wellbeing

Best Time to Drink

Best enjoyed in the morning or early afternoon, when its muscatel depth and gentle sweetness are most expressive.

Best Paired With

Indian: Samosa, Aloo Paratha, Mathri and Rusk
Asian: Vegetable Dumplings, Stir-Fried Noodles, Mushroom Bao and Spring Rolls
Continental: Butter Croissant, Fruit Tart, Shortbread Cookies and Pound Cake

The Tea Story

As autumn gives way to early winter in Darjeeling, the old China bushes of Gopaldhara respond to cooler temperatures with slower growth and deeper flavour development. Plucked during this narrow window, Autumn Dew captures the estate’s high-altitude terroir and the refined muscatel elegance that defines Darjeeling’s late-season teas.