Balasun Flowery Clonal First Flush 2026, EX17 is a black tea from the first spring harvest at Jay Shree Tea’s Balasun Tea Estate, near Sonada in India’s Darjeeling district. For this lot, young shoots from the AV2 clone were handpicked from plots at approximately 1,070–1,220 meters above sea level.
The young leaves and buds are withered for 16 hours, then gently rolled and briefly oxidized before drying. The dried leaves are sorted by hand and graded FTGFOP1 Clonal Flowery.
The tea brews to a bright yellow with delicate floral notes, a mild fruity aroma, and a smooth taste with a clean, gentle finish. Serve it without milk to bring out its subtle floral character.
Producer
Jay Shree Tea & Industries Ltd. is one of India’s major tea producers, established on 27 October 1945 and today operating as part of the B. K.
Birla group. The company owns tea estates across several important tea-growing regions, including Darjeeling, Assam, Dooars, Cachar, South India, and East Africa.
Its portfolio is built around garden-origin teas, with a strong focus on Darjeeling, Assam, Nilgiri, green tea, white tea, and specialty blends. Jay Shree Tea is especially significant because it owns historic estates such as Puttabong, often described as one of the earliest tea gardens in Darjeeling.
The company combines plantation, manufacturing, wholesale supply, export, and direct consumer sales through its online platform. Its teas are positioned around origin, estate identity, freshness, and quality control from garden to cup.
Beyond traditional black teas, the brand also offers flavored teas, wellness blends, and gift packs for retail consumers. With decades of experience and a wide estate network, Jay Shree Tea remains an important name in Indian tea production and export.