Concerns grow over Darjeeling first flush amid shortage of commercial LPG

Darjeeling tea planters warn LPG shortages may disrupt first flush processing amid fuel curbs linked to West Asia conflict.
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.
Indiatimes

1st flush tea wiped out, Darj stares at 2nd flush loss

Kolkata: For the first time in the history of the iconic Darjeeling tea, the entire lot of the expensive and exportable first flush leaves withered away, amid the suspension of garden operations owing ...
Business Line

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

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/darjeeling-tea-industry-expected-to-witness-higher-first-flush-crop-than-last-two-years/article70946642.ece ...
Indiatimes

First flush finds its moment as the heat rises

As the summer heat intensifies, tea lovers are finding comfort in a lighter, fresher brew, first flush tea. Harvested during March and April, this prized seasonal crop is known for its delicate floral ...
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 ...