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SKU: B/EX35/FTGFOP1/2026
Balasun Summer Opus is an elegant expression of the Darjeeling summer harvest, showcasing the estate's renowned craftsmanship and distinctive terroir. The dry leaf is long, wiry, and beautifully twisted, interspersed with an abundance of golden tips that reflect the careful hand-plucking and artisanal processing behind this exceptional tea. The leaf appearance promises both refinement and depth, characteristics often associated with premium summer flush Balasun teas.
The infusion reveals a brilliant amber-red liquor with remarkable clarity and brightness. Its glowing coppery hue is a hallmark of a well-crafted summer black tea, offering an inviting visual richness before the first sip.
Balasun Summer Opus is a premium artisanal Darjeeling summer flush black tea crafted from carefully hand-plucked leaves and golden tips. It brews into a bright amber-copper liquor with a smooth, medium-bodied cup, offering notes of honey, ripe stone fruits, classic muscatel, and subtle floral nuances. The finish is long, clean, and elegantly sweet, making it a refined expression of Balasun Estate's summer harvest.
Darjeeling
China
Single Estate
Second Flush
Pooja Majumder
FTGFOP1
Conventional
Black
Only the unopened bud and the youngest leaf are picked.
Famous for producing the best of excellent quality tea with fuller body and typical muscatel china flavour, The Balasun Tea estate is spread across rolling hills with moderately gentle slope and a wide open valley with Balasun river flowing at the bottom part of the garden. panoramic views. The garden altitude varies from 365 metres to 1375 metres above MSL and temperature ranges between 7 degree winter to maximum of 30 degree in summer.
The estate is located near a tiny hamlet town of Sonada, one of the stations for the heritage Darjeeling Toy train and is near to Tibetan chorten (Stupa), Tiger Hill, Chatkput Eco Village, Senchel lake, Senchel Reserve forest with oaks, chestnuts, walnuts, magnolias, rhododendrons, etc. During spring one can see the bright blooms of rhododendrons, cream magnolias and orchids in this moss-laden forest. The region is famous for it’s trekking routes and bird watching. The garden is easily accessible by road from Siliguri and the near Airport Bagdogra which is 50 kms away.
The plantation was established in 1871 by M/s Davenport & Company Ltd. The original name of the garden was Nahore Balasun taken from the Lepcha dialect and was later renamed as Balasun after the river Balasun which flows through the garden. Jayshree Tea and Industries acquired the garden in 2005. Since acquisition, the Jayshree tea management has invested in all round improvement of the garden and factory infrastructure, employee welfare, regular in-filling initiatives and planned afforestation for climatic conservation. Complete renovation of Factory buildings, roads, office and houses and upgradation of factory with latest technology to improve quality tea. As a result of these initiatives, the tea per unit realisation has improved considerably since 2005.The estate has Fair Trade certification from FLO-CERT, HACCP certified by TUV-NORD, UTZ certified by IMO and SAN/ Rainforest Allaince certification from IMO.
Excellent quality tea fuller body and muscatel china flavour.
Planted with 51% pure China, 40% hybrid Assam and 9% Darjeeling Quality Clonal variety.
Planned afforestation for climatic conservation.
Cultivation of Oranges, Ginger, Cardamom and Broom Grass in addition to Tea.
Early Morning (6:30 AM – 9:00 AM) – Ideal Time
Mid-Morning (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM) – Great Option
Use filtered or bottled water.
Heat the water to 95°C.
Put in 2.5 g of loose tea for every cup (180 ml).
Let it steep for 3 to 5 minutes.
Strain into a cup and serve.
Leaf -The dry leaf is a striking composition of long, slender, wiry black leaves elegantly entwined with an abundance of golden tips. Expertly hand-plucked and carefully rolled, the leaves exhibit remarkable uniformity and craftsmanship. Their lustrous appearance hints at a tea that is both refined and expressive, promising a cup of exceptional character and depth.
Infusion - The infusion unveils a radiant amber-copper liquor, glowing with crystalline clarity and remarkable brilliance. Its warm, burnished hue reflects the richness of the summer harvest, inviting the senses with a visual elegance that is both vibrant and comforting.
Liquor - The infused leaves release an enticing bouquet of wild honey, sun-ripened stone fruits, and delicate floral blossoms, layered with whispers of muscatel grapes and soft toasted cocoa. The cup is smooth and velvety, unfolding with notes of honeyed apricot, ripe peach, and caramelized sweetness, beautifully balanced by the signature briskness of a fine Darjeeling. A gentle touch of cedar and warm spice adds complexity, while the finish lingers gracefully with sweet muscatel, floral nectar, and a clean, refreshing elegance that echoes long after the final sip.