(From the comfort of cutting chai to tea-inspired cocktails, Jin Jiji Darjeeling celebrates India’s enduring love affair with tea through craft, flavour, and mixology. )
TTT NEWS NETWORK
NEW DELHI | 21 MAY 2026
Tea in India has always been more than a beverage; it is an emotion, a ritual, and a shared language of comfort and connection, woven into everyday Indian life. This International Tea Day, Jin Jiji, an Indian Dry Gin crafted in Uttarakhand and globally recognised as the World’s Best Gin, celebrates India’s love affair with tea and the evolving ways in which the country’s most cherished beverage continues to inspire experiences beyond the teacups. Rooted in India’s tea traditions, Jin Jiji pays homage to the flavours and stories that make chai so special.
Inspired by the country’s tea heritage, Jin Jiji Darjeeling begins its journey with the finest Darjeeling single estate FTGFOP1 (Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe 1) tea, sourced from the renowned Jungpana estate. This tea is then thoughtfully blended along with botanicals like chamomile, orris root, and Himalayan juniper berries and then slowly distilled in traditional copper stills. Crafted with a thoughtful blend of botanicals Jin Jiji brings the spirit of Indian tea to the global stage, creating a gin that tells a story in every pour.
As tea steadily finds its place in contemporary mixology, Jin Jiji Darjeeling offers the perfect canvas for tea-inspired cocktails that blend nostalgia with modern craft. Below are recipes for tea-infused gin cocktails that you must try today.
The Darjeeling Sour
Bright, elegant, and tea-forward, this cocktail highlights the floral nuances of Darjeeling tea.
Ingredients:
• 60 ml Jin Jiji Darjeeling
• 22.5 ml Darjeeling cordial
• 10 ml olive brine
• 2 drops foamer
Method: – Shake all ingredients with ice until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass and garnish with delicate Darjeeling tea dust.
The Darjeeling Whisperer
A refreshing highball that celebrates the lighter, botanical side of tea.
Ingredients:
• 60 ml Jin Jiji Darjeeling
• 30 ml brewed Darjeeling tea
• 15 ml pandan cordial
• 10 ml citric
• Soda to top up
Method – Shake all ingredients except soda with ice. Strain into a highball glass over ice, top with soda, and garnish with a pandan leaf.
This International Tea Day lets raise a glass to our eternal love tryst with tea. Whether you are planning a quiet evening or a tea-inspired gathering with friends, Jin Jiji is a perfect way to celebrate.
Here’s to tea, tradition, and the spirit of jijivisha.
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