Darjeeling tea industry expected to witness higher first flush crop than last two years

In the last 2 years the industry had suffered significant crop losses for the high-value first flush teas due to prolonged ...
Business Line

Plucking of Darjeeling first flush tea will likely be delayed due to unfavourable weather

Plucking of the Darjeeling first flush tea is likely to get delayed this year due to unfavourable weather conditions prevailing in the hills so far. Plucking of the first flush crop in the Darjeeling ...
The Telegraph

Darjeeling first flush tea to be affected by dry spell

The first flush teas, which can make or break a Darjeeling season, are likely to be hit by a ‘drought-like situation’ prevailing in the hills, affecting the bottom line of the gardens that are already ...
Outlookindia

Darjeeling First-Flush Tea Faces Lockdown Heat, Loss Estimated At Around Rs 150 Crore

If you are one of those who cannot do without your cup of the finest Darjeeling tea, there is bad news for you. The first flush tea is favoured for its gentle, light colour, aroma and mild astringency ...
Hindustan Times

Lockdown may hit sale of First Flush, Darjeeling’s premium tea, fear planters

First Flush, Darjeeling’s most premium tea may be hit by the worldwide economic slowdown and the impact of lockdown on the production of quality tea, fear planters in the famous hill district of West ...
The Financial Express

Hot, dry weather plays havoc with Darjeeling first flush tea

The first flush, which marks the start of a new season, contributes around 20-25% of the annual tea production in Darjeeling. (IE) Production of Darjeeling first flush tea is likely to be lower this ...
Mint

Spring is a cup of Darjeeling first flush

I have never paid as much attention to the weather as I do these days, owing to the changes that are impacting tea farmers. Tea, like other crops, is heavily dependent on the right weather conditions.