How much caffeine is in Darjeeling Turzum Estate First Flush?

Each 6–8 oz cup (180–240 ml) serving contains approximately 50 mg of caffeine. For comparison, a standard 8 oz cup of brewed drip coffee contains around 95 mg. Actual content varies with dose, water temperature, and contact time.

What temperature should I use for Darjeeling Turzum Estate First Flush?

Target 85°C (185°F). Below this range the cup tends toward sourness and thinness from under-extraction; above it, bitterness rises faster than sweetness.

How long should Darjeeling Turzum Estate First Flush be extracted?

Extract for 2–2.5 min using Teapot or Gaiwan, at a ratio of 2.5–3g per 200ml water, prepared at Whole Leaf. Time and ratio move together: a heavier dose generally wants a shorter contact time.

Why does my Darjeeling Turzum Estate First Flush taste bitter?

Bitterness almost always indicates over-extraction. Shorten the contact time, lower the water temperature slightly, or use less leaf. Change one variable at a time so you can tell which one was responsible.

Who should avoid Darjeeling Turzum Estate First Flush?

Caffeine sensitivity: the L-theanine moderates but does not eliminate caffeine’s effects. Pregnancy: limit to one to two cups daily per EFSA 2015 guidance. Iron absorption: tannins present; avoid with plant-based iron sources. This is general educational information, not medical advice — consult a qualified healthcare professional about your own circumstances.

Reviewed Aug 2026

Orthodox Black Tea · Riang district, Darjeeling, India

Darjeeling Turzum Estate First Flush

Name: How to Brew Darjeeling Turzum Estate First Flush
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 6–8 oz cup (180–240 ml)
Cuisine: Riang district, Darjeeling, India
Ingredients: 5 g loose-leaf black tea; 100 g filtered water at 85°C

A classic first-flush Darjeeling with bright, almost green liquor and a delicate muscatel fragrance from the Turzum estate in the Riang district.

The Turzum estate is located adjacent to the famous Makaibari in the Riang district of Darjeeling, India.

Sensory profile

Comparative scale

sweetnessHigh

acidityHigh

bitternessLow

bodyModerate

aromaVery high

You should taste

How it unfolds

Aroma → Palate → Finish

AromaBefore and as you sip

pronounced aroma

PalateWhile it is in the mouth

clear sweetness

FinishAfter you swallow

No distinct note recorded here — the finish reads as moderate rather than carrying a nameable character of its own.

moderate body

Where it sits

Stronger than 177 of the 345 other drinks in the catalogue, and weaker than 157.

That is 50 mg in a 6–8 oz cup (180–240 ml) serving — a concentration of 23.8 mg per 100 ml. The scale above ranks whole servings, and servings differ in size, so a larger drink can sit further right while being weaker cup for cup.

CupCura editorial estimate. No public food database has measured this preparation, so this figure is our own and is not independently sourced.

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