Glenburn

At Glenburn in Darjeeling, sipping tea is about more than taste: it’s a multi-sensory experience. And with a location adorned in natural beauty, it is easy to see why.

Looked after by the Prakash family (who have been involved for four generations), the tea bushes at Glenburn are embraced by the majestic peaks of Mount Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world. Wild flowers, rare birds, and honeybees create a vibrant canvas for their teas, which are plucked during a series of special harvests throughout the year.

Before the pour

“We are so very glad that Husna-Tara Prakash decided to transform Glenburn from a tea plantation to an experience in itself. Our stay at the estate was as heavenly as promised. Their focus on local employment means that 350 women from 8 local villages are in charge of plucking fresh leaves each day, which are turned into Darjeeling teas that are fragrant and fulfilling.”