Darjeeling Turzum Estate First Flush
A light, gold spring cup from a valley estate named for its weekly market.
Turzum is a Darjeeling estate in the Rungbong valley, southwest of Darjeeling town. Sellers describe its first flush as a clear gold cup with floral notes, spring fruit and a gentle muscatel finish. Brewed in a teapot at 85°C.
Sensory profile
You should taste
How it unfolds
Where it sits
That is 50 mg in one serving (6–8 oz cup (180–240 ml)), 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.
Editorial estimate, not a laboratory measurement
Related gear
Related reading
| Brewing method | Teapot |
|---|---|
| Brew ratio | 1:72 |
| Dose & yield | 2.9g → 210g |
| Grind size | Whole Leaf |
| Water temperature | 185°F / 85°C |
| Target brew time | 2:00-3:00 |
| Serving | 6–8 oz cup (180–240 ml) |
What you need
- 2.9 g loose-leaf black tea
- 210 g filtered water at 85°C
Required gear
Step-by-step protocol
- 0:00Warm the pot with hot water and pour it away, so the brewing water does not lose heat to cold ceramic.
- 0:10Add 2.9 g of leaf to the pot or basket, leaving room for it to open.
- 0:20Pour 210 g of water at 85°C over the leaf and cover. Start the timer.
- 2:50Remove the leaf or decant completely. Leaf left in the pot keeps extracting and turns the last cup bitter.
What it may be good for
How strong is it?
We list about 50 mg for a 6 to 8 oz (180 to 240 ml) cup, made with 2.5 to 3 g of leaf per 200 ml.
A small, careful cup
This page suits a cup of 180 to 240 ml. For a stronger cup, use a little more leaf instead of steeping longer, which would tip a bright first flush toward bitterness.
What to watch out for
- Caffeine affects everyone differently. If you are pregnant or nursing, sensitive to caffeine, or have been told to limit it, check with your doctor about how much tea is right for you.
Turzum is a Darjeeling estate in the Rungbong valley, southwest of Darjeeling town. Sellers describe its first flush as a clear gold cup with floral notes, spring fruit and a gentle muscatel finish. Brewed in a teapot at 85°C.
Origin & Story
Turzum takes its name from Tur-Zum, which means the place of the weekly village market. Its neighbor Sungma gets its own name from a Tibetan phrase, Sanga Maru, for a place where mushrooms grow thickly, and the two gardens have been one estate for almost a century.
The estate lies in the Rungbong valley, roughly 25 to 30 kilometers southwest of Darjeeling town, on slopes that climb from about 1,100 to 1,700 meters. British planters laid out the gardens in the 1860s with China seed stock. In 1934 an earthquake destroyed the factory at Sungma, and the two estates were merged, with the tea made at the Turzum factory ever since.
Today the combined estate covers about 282 hectares and makes roughly 150 tonnes of black and green tea a year, and Jayshree Tea owns it.
A Turzum first flush is picked in early spring. Sellers who list the estate's spring teas describe a light, clear gold cup with floral notes, spring fruit and a gentle muscatel finish.
Use water at about 85°C and 2.5 to 3 g of leaf for 200 ml, steep for two to three minutes in a teapot, and drink it plain.
Reading the Flavor Profile
| Axis | Score |
|---|---|
| Sweetness | 65/100 |
| Acidity | 70/100 |
| Bitterness | 30/100 |
| Body | 55/100 |
| Aroma | 85/100 |
These values are comparative editorial positions within our own catalog, calibrated so entries can be ranked against each other. They are not laboratory measurements.
How much caffeine is in Darjeeling Turzum Estate First Flush?
One serving, 6–8 oz cup (180–240 ml), contains approximately 50 mg of caffeine.
What temperature should I use for Darjeeling Turzum Estate First Flush?
Target 85°C (185°F).
How long should Darjeeling Turzum Estate First Flush be extracted?
Timing: 2:00-3:00. Method: Teapot. Ratio: 2.5–3g per 200ml water. Grind or leaf format: Whole Leaf.
Where is Turzum?
Turzum is a Darjeeling tea estate in the Rungbong valley, roughly 25 to 30 kilometers southwest of Darjeeling town, merged with the neighboring Sungma estate after an earthquake in 1934.
What does Turzum mean?
The name comes from Tur-Zum, meaning the place of the weekly village market.
Who should avoid Darjeeling Turzum Estate First Flush?
Caffeine affects everyone differently. If you are pregnant or nursing, sensitive to caffeine, or have been told to limit it, check with your doctor about how much tea is right for you. This information is educational and is not medical advice. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, managing a cardiac or gastrointestinal condition, or taking prescription medication, discuss caffeine and botanical intake with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes.
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In this recipe: Teapot with room for the leaf to open
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