Gopaldhara Moondrop First Pick Darjeeling First Flush Oolong Tea Made From Old China Bushes

Fresh, mellow, and beautifully expressive — Gopaldhara Moondrop First Pick Darjeeling First Flush Oolong Tea is the very first harvest of the spring season from the renowned Gopaldhara Tea Estate. Made from old China bushes and crafted with exceptional care, this tea showcases a new and rare style of Darjeeling first flush oolong.

The dark green, finely plucked whole leaves — complete with tender buds — brew into a bright yellow liquor that captures the essence of early spring. Each sip is smooth and naturally sweet, enriched with a distinct fruity flavour reminiscent of Indian gooseberry (amla), and finishes with a lingering, refreshing aftertaste. With zero astringency, this tea offers remarkable clarity, purity, and balance.

A result of slow growth in the cool, dry spring climate and meticulous hand-plucking, this tea stands as one of Gopaldhara’s most refined first flush creations — a true delight for lovers of nuanced, high-elevation oolongs.

Why You’ll Love This Tea

• Unique first flush oolong – a new and rare style of Darjeeling spring tea.
• Made from heritage old China bushes – producing exceptional aroma and complexity.
• Bright yellow liquor with fruity sweetness – notes of Indian gooseberry, no astringency.
• Handcrafted excellence – minimal machinery, maximum craftsmanship and purity.
• Lingering, refreshing aftertaste – smooth, clean, and perfect for mindful sipping.

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants that support immunity and cellular health.
• May aid metabolism and digestive wellness.
• Helps reduce stress and promotes calming clarity.
• Supports heart health and natural detoxification.
• Oolong-style processing offers a balance of black and green tea benefits.

Best Time to Drink

Perfect in the morning for a bright, uplifting start, or mid-afternoon for a refreshing, aromatic break.

Best When Paired With

Pairs beautifully with Indian snacks like mathri, murmura chivda, or dry fruit laddoos, and complements tea cakes, almond cookies, and lightly spiced savouries that highlight its fruity sweetness.

The Tea Story

Grown at elevations between 5,500 and 7,000 ft, the upper reaches of Gopaldhara Tea Estate provide the ideal terroir for exceptional first flush teas. As the bushes emerge from a 4-month winter hibernation, they produce 100% fresh growing shoots — tender buds and delicate leaves bursting with flavour.

During the first production of spring, pluckers harvest only the finest shoots — a bud with one or two young leaves — ensuring remarkable purity. The cool, dry climate slows leaf growth, enhancing flavour concentration and natural sweetness.

Lightly oxidized in the traditional Darjeeling style but processed as an oolong, this tea is hand-sorted and crafted with minimal machinery, preserving its natural integrity and delicate floral-fruity profile. Moondrop First Pick stands among the finest Darjeeling first flush teas — a rare and exquisite creation for true connoisseurs.