Darjeeling Margaret's Hope Summer Chinary Black
A luscious Darjeeling cup with notes of Mirabelle plums.
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100% Freshness guarantee
Picked within 24 -48 hrs of plucking
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Straight from Darjeeling
No middlemen. No auction houses. No exporters.
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Whole leaf, highest tea grade
Pure Indian single estate tea experience
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At your doorstep within 2-4 days
Ships in 24 hours. Delivers worldwide.
Freshness Journey
Our Unique & Transparent procurement process, from leaf to cup-
Picked & Processed17th-18th August'21
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Arrived at Teabox
Within 24 hours of manufacture at the estate we receive our teas.
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Sorted & Cleaned
We sort the tea according to its grade,
to ensure only whole leaves are sent to you, not the fannings and dust.
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Vacuum Packed
We vacuum pack to preserve the freshness of your teas
from its 4 enemies - Light, heat, moisture and oxygen.
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Stored @ -5°c
Teabox is the only brand to have a cold chain processing facility in Darjeeling, that allows teas to be stored at -5°C (at 3-4% moisture levels) to preserve and enhance the shelf life.
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Ready to Ship20th August'21
KNOW YOUR TEA
Earlier known as Bara Ringtong, this revered tea estate was established in 1864 and rechristened as Margaret's Hope in 1927. A picturesque garden with two rivers flowing through and hosts a view of the incredible Himalayan peaks. We have traveled to this iconic tea estate to sample this freshly made Indian single estate tea. Medium-bodied, brisk with notes of Mirabelle plums and hints of nuts and red berries, experience a splendid cup of Indian Summer Harvest 2021!
Season
The season of teas picked between the four flushes(harvests) of the year
Second Flush
Specialty
Represents the cultivar of the tea plant
Chinary
Caffeine
The amount of caffeine this tea contains
Medium
Time Of Day
Recommended time to savor for the best tea experience
Afternoon
Picking date 17-Aug-2021
Best consumed Hot
Grade
FTGFOP1 - Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe One.Long,twisted and fairly tippy although less wiry when compared to SFTGFOP.
FTGFOP1
Invoice
Unique Reference Number For this Batch
DJ-220
the experience
(liquor)
aroma
Lifted notes of oak wood, shelled nuts, hints of Mirabelle plum along with soft tones of red berries
appearance
Dark Amber
taste
A medium-bodied, brisk cup which feels ample in the mouth and starts with a soft woody texture which however subside gradually to reveal a heart resonating with luscious notes of Mirabelle plum. Subtle earthy accents joined with notes of shelled nuts shore up around the edges, adding a layer of depth and vivacious intensity to the liquor. Muted accents of red berries is discernible towards the end which lingers on, making for a memorable experience of Summer chinary black from this fabled tea estate.
COMPLEMENTS
Ideal with a light snack of sandwiches and salads
dry leaf
aroma
Toasted nuts, biscotti, hints of cocoa and delicate amber-like accents
appearance
Tightly rolled, blackish-brown leaves with a scattering of some buds and some, open brown leaf cuttings
infusion
aroma
Young bark, wet earth, vegetal with muted musky nuances
appearance
Short, semi-open, mix of dark-coppery and matte-green leaves; some with stems detached
steeping notes
Recommended Steeps
1
Water
180 ml
Use O2 rich water, running stream or RO filtered
Temperature
85oC -90oC
Get the water temperature right to the recommended temperature
Leaves
2 tsp / 2.5 g
Use the suggested quantity above with the approximate water
Time
5 mins
Infuse the leaves for a recommended time
condiments
Drink Plain
Sugar
Honey
Milk
Best consumed
To enhance your tea-drinking experience
Where this tea comes from
MARGARET'S HOPE
TEA ESTATE
Darjeeling, India
Located about 58.7 km from our facility
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CRAFTED BY TEA MASTERS
with 65+ years of collective experience
Stringent Quality Checked
Our teas goes through rigorous 8-step quality checklist to get the final approval
Nurtured at every step
Keeping the 4 enemies of Tea at bay - Light, Moisture, Heat & Oxygen
Nothing but the finest cup
This tea comes after tasting 85+ samples, by our Master Tasters.
THE 4 'S' OF TEA EXPERIENCE
Smell
The mesmerizing aroma of the dry leaf is one that can’t be missed. Just take a whiff and be transported to a whole new level
Steep
Never boil your tea. Make your tea with comfort. Let it infuse at its own speed. Play some music, water your plants, or knock off two pages from the book while your cup steeps.
Sip
Feel every accent. Taste every note. A journey into the firework of taste and texture of the cup!
Savor
Tea is your moment of PAUSE. It’s a break from the world of chaos. Savor the experience, it’s your me time.
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