{"product_id":"darjeeling-tea-teabags-margarets-hope","title":"Margaret's Hope Darjeeling Tea - Tea Bags","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-boutique\" style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7; color: #111; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n    Immerse yourself in the \"Champagne of Teas\" with our premium \u003cstrong\u003eMargaret's Hope Darjeeling Tea Bags\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sourced from one of the most storied single estates in the Himalayas, this prestigious Second Flush harvest delivers an exceptionally delicate yet complex cup. Poured hot, it yields a bright, shimmering amber liquor that releases a sophisticated, wine-like bouquet. The palate is treated to a clean, structured mouthfeel defined by a pleasant, refined astringency, undertones of dark currant, and the highly coveted, natural \"muscatel\" character reminiscent of ripe muscat grapes. An elite, self-drinking selection that offers an elevated gastronomic experience.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: #2c4d37; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe Alpine Terroir: Chinese Jat Botany \u0026amp; Limited Yields\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #444; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n    The extraordinary aromatic depth and structure of the Margaret's Hope estate flush are rooted in its unique high-altitude microclimate and botanical lineage. Situated in the cool, mist-shrouded foothills of the Himalayas, the estate's tea gardens are planted almost exclusively with the traditional **Chinese Jat (\u003cem\u003eCamellia sinensis var. sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e)** cultivar. The combination of intense high-altitude sunlight and suppressed alpine temperatures forces a slow, highly concentrated leaf development cycle.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #444; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n    This restricted metabolic growth limits annual agricultural volume but ensures that the hand-plucked green leaves emerge with a beautiful, tippy appearance and an incredibly dense saturation of volatile flavor compounds. Named in the 1930s by its resident administrator, Mr. Bagdon, in profound memory of his daughter Margaret, the estate continues to uphold rigid, traditional orthodox manufacturing standards to preserve its world-renowned sensory profile.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"packaging-nudge\" style=\"background: #fafafa; padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #eaeaea; margin-bottom: 35px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: #2c4d37; margin: 0 0 15px 0;\"\u003eThe Darjeeling Seasonal Chronology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #444; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n      Understanding the seasonal viticulture of the region requires isolating the three primary harvest windows, each yielding distinct biochemical and physical leaf profiles:\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #444; margin: 0; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Flush (Springtime):\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvested from late February to mid-April. Captures the young, newly awakened vernal buds to yield a remarkably light, crisp, and ethereal green-gold liquor with a vibrant, intense muscatel top note.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecond Flush (Summer Reserve):\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvested from late May through June. Representing the peak maturity of the estate's harvest, these leaves are more fully developed, producing a rounder, fuller body, enhanced amber brightness, and a perfectly defined, deeply concentrated muscatel character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumnal Flush (Post-Monsoon):\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvested in the late autumn months, subject to favorable weather patterns. Typified by a highly balanced, smooth, and robustly rounded mouthfeel with a striking coppery liquor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"product-specs-container\" style=\"margin: 35px 0; border: 1px solid #eaeaea; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding: 15px 20px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: #111;\"\u003eProduct Characteristics \u0026amp; Attributes\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #555; width: 35%;\"\u003eCup Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; color: #222;\"\u003eDelicate yet highly structured; characterized by a pleasant, brisk astringency, complex notes of dark currant, and a classic grape-like muscatel finish.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #555;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; color: #222;\"\u003e100% Premium Darjeeling Black Tea (L. Camellia Sinensis)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #555;\"\u003eSourcing Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; color: #222;\"\u003eMargaret's Hope Estate, Darjeeling Region, Northern India\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #555;\"\u003eHarvest Classification\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; color: #2c4d37; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSecond Flush (Summer Harvest)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #555;\"\u003eBotanical Strain\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; color: #222;\"\u003ePure Chinese Jat Genus (High-Altitude Adaptation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #555;\"\u003eAntioxidant Density\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; color: #2c4d37; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #555;\"\u003eCaffeine Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; color: #222;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #555;\"\u003eDietary Designations\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 20px; color: #222;\"\u003e100% Vegan, Certified Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free. Formulated Free of Nuts, Wheat, and Dairy. Best enjoyed neat without milk to protect the delicate muscatel esters.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"brewing-nudge\" style=\"background: #fafafa; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #eaeaea; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #333; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      To properly unbind the volatile grape-like esters and manage the delicate, crisp tannins of this premium single-estate Second Flush Darjeeling, review our master metrics: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-make-tea\" style=\"color: #967102; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHow to Make Tea\u003c\/a\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"English Tea Store","offers":[{"title":"25 Teabag Pouch","offer_id":49800641413398,"sku":"TOLSTB_DRJMGH-25P","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50 Teabag Pouch","offer_id":49800641806614,"sku":"TOLSTB_DRJMGH-50P","price":9.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100 Teabags Bulk","offer_id":49800020132118,"sku":"TOLSBB_DRJMGH-100B","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/1165\/6726\/files\/beebzwohvhcldzxzl7xh.jpg?v=1741194356","url":"https:\/\/www.englishteastore.pro\/products\/darjeeling-tea-teabags-margarets-hope","provider":"English Tea Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}