Darjeeling Giddapahar Summer Chinary Black

4.7 64 reviews
Crafted at the height of summer, this elegant Darjeeling Chinary brims with ripe stone fruits, sweet raisins, earthy depth, and subtle spice, culminating in a smooth, lingering finish.
Medium
Caffeine
Second Flush
picked Jun 2026
Flavor Strength
Light
GI Certified
Darjeeling

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The Garden

Perched on the Kurseong hills of Darjeeling at over 5,000 feet, Giddapahar Tea Estate has stood as one of the region's enduring legacies since 1881, its name meaning Eagle's Mountain.

Its heritage Chinary bushes yield teas of clarity and elegance, an expressive reflection of a timeless tea making tradition passed down across generations of the Shaw family.

Tasting Notes

From our Chief Tea Taster
Teabox chief tea taster
Aroma
A fragrant bouquet of ripe orchard fruits and fresh earth, intertwined with gentle woody notes and a touch of sweetness.
Appearance
Dark Amber
Taste
The cup is velvety and medium-bodied, coating the palate with layers of ripe plum and succulent peach. Notes of sweet raisins emerge through the mid-palate, lending depth and richness, while gentle earthy undertones provide balance and structure.

As the liquor evolves, subtle woody nuances and a delicate touch of black cardamom spice begin to surface, adding intrigue without overwhelming the fruit-forward character. The finish is smooth and lingering, marked by hints of toasted nuts, warm wood, and a quiet sweetness that invites another thoughtful sip.
Darjeeling Giddapahar Summer Chinary Black tasting notes
This lot's freshness journey
Verified picking and processing dates. Batch EX 75 · Chinary cultivar Chinary cultivar — The small-leaf China tea plant, bought to Darjeeling in 1850's. Teas made from this leaves are complex. The taste is floral , fruity with a smooth and mellow finish. · Grade SFTGFOP1 SFTGFOP1 — Refers to Special Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe One: Simply the best & finest in whole leaf quality

40.6 km · ~1 hrs. The only facility near the source - this lot reached us within 2 hours.

8th-9th June'26
Picked & processed
Hand-plucked and made at the estate
10th Jun'26
Arrived at Teabox
Hand-plucked and made at the estate
10th Jun'26
Sorted & cleaned
Hand-plucked and made at the estate
10th Jun'26
Vacuum-packed
Hand-plucked and made at the estate
10th Jun'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 1.5 tsp (2 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 5 minutes.
Step 5
Strain and pour. These leaves give their best in one steep.
Serving
Enjoy it plain, or add honey or lemon to suit your taste.
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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Kim
Tops my list and my lips!

This is truly my favorite tea! I have at least 6 cups a day. It is flavorful and robust. I enjoy it with a little sweetener, although it is also delicious alone.

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Hand
unwinding

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June ellman (Mitchell, US)
Tasty Tea

Great taste and affordable

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Andrew Jennings (Gosport, GB)
A proper cuppa.

I love the taste of both Autumn chinary and Summer Giddapahar black teas.
It is sooo nice to be drinking real tea again.

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DEBANANDA MAITY (Kolkata, IN)
Enough to start your day with a positive energy.

Being a tea-lover I rely on black tea for their exotic taste each time. I've tired out so many different vendors but Teabox is different I must say. They delivers exactly the same as they promise unlike others.
When I pour the tea I prefer just to sit back and enjoy till the very last drop of it - nothing else! When I take the first sip, it comes with a refreshing punch and then with a nutty - fruity taste it leaves a mellow honey like sweetness in your mouth. You can't go wrong with this tea. It's perfect for the morning to start your day and the evening to end the day with a perfect note of happiness. Well done Teabox!

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Melanie N (Ruidoso, US)
Best tea I’ve ever had

I can’t go back to supermarket-bought teabags after drinking Teabox teas for over two years. I used to think I did not like Darjeeling teas until I tried Teabox’s Darjeelings, and now I am a convert. The teas are super flavorful and super fresh. Prices are reasonable and they even have sales (price reductions). Shipment is quick, especially considering that shipments are coming overseas from India. It’s such a delight to see the tea leaves unfurling in hot water, and not be left with just tea crumbs in the strainer. Their chais are also delicious!

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Jean Roberge (Ottawa, CA)
Intergénérationnel

My grandson is also a rea lover but leaves in a different city, four hours away. I send him daily with my phone pictures of my tea choice for the day!He can’t wait to visit and try the Teabox choices!

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Nalini (Princeton Junction, US)
Pleasantly surprised!!

I followed your directions- put 1.5!.tsp and not two. I steeped it for 3 min - not five. It came out really good without the bitterness

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Kat B (Pitt Meadows, CA)
Bummed it's currently sold out!

This was one of my most favorite teas in the black sampler box. Went to order it on its own but dang! It's sold out - so i guess others agreed too. Very good tea, more subtle and gentle than some of the other bold black teas in the sampler box, which i also loved, bc it's nice to have any array of go-to flavour styles. Hoping for more Giddapahar Autumn tea next year - i appreciate it's out tho bc you know you are getting everything fresh

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Rima
Its flavour

I always enjoy Darjeeling black from single source and that too, in sunset yellow without milk & sugar

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Holger
Delicious

Woody and nutty with stone fruit finish - I love this tea.

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Pranjal
Authentic flavour and nice packaging!

Very well balanced tea.

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Khalid
It was nice...

It was nice tea to have it in the morning with the breakfast.

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Lynn
Every single cup

Every single cup

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Igor
Reminds me Chinese oolong...

Reminds me Chinese oolong tea from Guangdong. Nutty, floral, good extra virgin olive oil notes, almonds, peach. Excellent example of second flush Darjeeling tea.

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michael
My favourite Muscatel, consistent...

My favourite Muscatel, consistent quality

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Joseph
Good for Iced Tea

Nice robust flavor.

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Rahul
Outstanding.

Outstanding freshness and flavour.

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Howard
Great fresh flavor

This is one of the best muscatel-style teas I've had! It had a bright fresh flavor. I've even made iced tea with it and it was great

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Waliul
Exquisite tea tried in India and got more in the UK.

I was in Darjeeling in December 2021 and when buying tea as gifts for friends and relatives, I happened to be introduced to the 2nd flush of Giddhapahar tea leaves by the salesgirl. When I travelled back to Kolkata and brewed my first cup of tea I had a mind-blowing experience. It was the best Darjeeling I had tasted! Unfortunately I had only bought 100g of the tea leaves which soon ran out just before i returned to the UK. I searched the net to see if I could get hold of these tea leaves in the UK and chanced upon the Teabox website. The delivery was prompt and quick and I have been relishing this tea everyday since then. I am going to be a long term customer of Teabox and will try their recommended teas in the future.

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Deno
Terrific tea company

I use your Darjeeling tea exclusively. I keep track of the ones I purchase & rate them for my personal taste. Each time I order, I get one I’m family with that I’ve liked - and a new one. So far, I have tried 26. I love your teas!

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Lynn
Lovely fresh wine like...

Lovely fresh wine like flavor

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Balakumar
Highly recommended

I have been it love for many years but like almost South Indians I had mil Kitty. I had the box had introduced me to the potentially the right way of making tea by Britain water without burning it and then adding test dollop of milk whenever you order and duty is there is always in an over excitement around that will turn out good the or whether you like it or not I think when I ordered the give the bahar Chennai black I will happen MI tradition but the moment I breathe it and I tasted it it had just the right consistency and and the substance to make for beautiful cup in the evening
Highly recommended

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Navin
Good tea from Teabox

Very nice aroma & flavour

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TarunBhattacharyya
Giddapahar classic autumn tea in the early morning for starting the day.

Giddapahar classic autumn Black tea is quite OK in taste with subtle flavour and light liquor,I enjoyed it.

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Manu
GCAB

Amazing flavour and taste

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Dilip
Giddapahar Special Summer Muscatel Black Tea

Delicious. I have always been drinking this tea. Test is delicious. I love this tea very much. No need to use sugar.

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Aniruddha
Wonderful flavor and aroma

This tea exhibits all characteristics of a wonderful Darjeeling Autumn tea. It is has a perfect flowery aroma, fruity flavor and strength. It goes well with a bit of sugar. A dash of milk brings out the flavor even better, but like most Darjeeling teas, don't add too much of it.

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Jnanapriya
Aroma of Giddapahar.....muscatel tea

Fine quality but castelon is higher quality.

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Sanjiv
Fivestar

Excellent wonderful