
Darjeeling Special Spring White

White tea blend of floral-fruity aromas & a silken texture.
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100% Freshness guarantee
Hand-blended. Handpacked. At the Source
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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-
Period of Manufacture
12th - 13th April'21
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Blended 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.
14th April'21
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Ready to Ship
15th April'21
KNOW YOUR TEA
If you are looking to get acquainted with white teas then you can safely start here. This outstanding tea is a crafty blend of superior clonals giving out complex flavors to keep you piqued. The flavors are topped with a prominent citrusy note alongside typical floral-fruity flavors. This tea is a great way to enjoy and explore the prized Darjeeling whites and get a little ahead in your tea journey.
Season
The season of teas picked between the four flushes(harvests) of the year
First
Specialty
Represents the cultivar of the tea plant
Clonal
Caffeine
The amount of caffeine this tea contains
Low
Time Of Day
Recommended time to savor for the best tea experience
Anytime
Best consumed Hot
Grade
SFTGFOP1 – Special Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe One.Representative of a superlative whole leaf tea made from the finest of leaves and buds of the plant with long, wiry twisted appearance.
SFTGFOP1
the experience
(liquor)

aroma
Top notes of raw guava, hints of citrus blossom followed by soothing notes of cape jasmine
appearance
Light Gold
taste
A typical first flush Darjeeling clonal, tastes incredibly crisp and bright. A long and clean raw fruity length, resembling unripe tropical fruits similar to guava can be perceived immediately and flows till the finish. Soft floral notes, resembling white flowers comes through right at the end and adds a silky feel on the palate.
COMPLEMENTS
Best enjoyed on its own or with a bowl of fresh fruit.
dry leaf
aroma
Sweet, marked by notes of tropical fruit, toasted nuts, hints of young wood and spice
appearance
Mix of long, well rolled, dark olive green leaves with ample pale green buds with pubescence and olive green leaves.
infusion
aroma
Lifted notes of tropical fruits, orchid and hint of citrus
appearance
Bright olive green leaves with few pale, unopened buds
steeping notes
Recommended Steeps
1
Water
150 ml
Use O2 rich water, running stream or RO filtered
Temperature
85oC -90oC
Get the water temperature right to the recommended temperature
Leaves
3 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
Best consumed
Hot

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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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