Darjeeling Turzum Summer Clonal Black

Experience the charm of Turzum’s summer harvest, a radiant amber cup that carries the estate’s signature highland freshness. Full-bodied and smooth, with a distinctive musky finish, offering a graceful expression of Darjeeling’s summer character.
Low
Caffeine
Second Flush
picked Aug 2026
Flavor Strength
Medium
GI Certified
Darjeeling

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The Garden

Nestled in the misty Rungbong Valley near Mirik, Turzum traces its origins to the 1860s, later merging with sister garden Sungma after the devastating 1934 earthquake.

Now under the Jayshree Group at elevations of 1,100 to 1,700 meters, Turzum's Summer harvests are especially prized for their elegance and enduring seasonal consistency.

Tasting Notes

From our Chief Tea Taster
Teabox chief tea taster
Aroma
Lifted notes of honeyed stone fruits interlaced with sweet floral and fresh green accents.
Appearance
Bright amber
Taste
The cup opens with a smooth, full-bodied character, carrying lively notes of ripe apricots and nectarines followed by a delicate honeyed sweetness. As it unfolds, gentle nutty and vegetal undertones emerge, lending depth and balance to the liquor. The finish is long and distinctive, with Turzum’s signature musky tonality lingering softly on the palate, leaving a fresh and rounded aftertaste.
Darjeeling Turzum Summer Clonal Black tasting notes
This lot's freshness journey
Verified picking and processing dates. Batch EX-49 · Clonal cultivar Clonal cultivar — Exceptionally aromatic, smooth, and clean, with a silky liquor, gentle tannins, and complex layers of savory umami sweetness and deep florals. The leaves from this clonals are used for High end frost teas made in winters and cultivated in south India. · Grade SFTGFOP1 SFTGFOP1 — Refers to Special Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe One: Simply the best & finest in whole leaf quality

64.9 km · ~2 hrs. The only facility near the source - this lot reached us within 2 hours.

21st- 22nd Aug'26
Picked & processed
Hand-plucked and made at the estate
24th Aug'26
Arrived at Teabox
Hand-plucked and made at the estate
24th Aug'26
Sorted & cleaned
Hand-plucked and made at the estate
24th Aug'26
Stored for freshness
Hand-plucked and made at the estate
On your order.
Ready to ship
Hand-plucked and made at the estate

How To Steep

Step 1
Heat 150ml of water to 85–90°C (185-194°F).
Step 2
Measure 2 tsp (2.5 g) of tea into the teapot or infuser.
Step 3
Pour the hot water over the leaves and cover.
Step 4
Let it steep for 4 minutes.
Step 5
Strain and pour. These leaves give their best in one steep.
Serving
Enjoy it plain.
Storage Instructions
Airtight container, away from heat, sunlight and moisture.

Certifications

Certification
100% Pure & Fresh Darjeeling Tea
100% Pure & Fresh Darjeeling Tea
Certified by the Tea Board of India under the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India. Darjeeling CTM License No.- DJ/489/13032015/TE
TEA BOARD OF INDIA LICENCE
TEA BOARD OF INDIA LICENCE
DARJEELING CERTIFIED TRADE MARK
DARJEELING CERTIFIED TRADE MARK
With the rise of adulterated Darjeeling teas blended with teas from different regions, it is important to choose an authentic Indian brand. All of our Darjeeling teas, sourced fresh from the gardens, are sold with a Certified Trademark license.

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