Darjeeling Giddapahar Spring Chinary Black
A Darjeeling cup with sweet green notes & fruity aromas.
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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 & Processed13th-14th April'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 Ship16th April'21
KNOW YOUR TEA
Established in 1881, located in the heart of Kurseong, the Giddapahar tea estate is one of the oldest plantations in Darjeeling. Known for producing characteristic chinary cups, this 2021 first flush cup is a special one. As you sip, the unique note of greens arrives at your palate. Around the middle, hints of unripe tree fruit with flavors of cantaloupes shore up, rendering intensity to the liquor. Towards the end, delicate notes of green almond linger on, a delightful experience of first flush chinary black tea.
Season
The season of teas picked between the four flushes(harvests) of the year
First
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
Evening
Picking date 13-Apr-2021
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
Invoice
Unique Reference Number For this Batch
DJ-11
the experience
(liquor)
aroma
Vegetal with lifted note of green peas, unripe tree fruit and light nutty accents
appearance
Light Gold
taste
A light-bodied, brisk cup which starts with a distinct note of sweet greens which gradually grows into prominence and resonates throughout. Subtle undertones of unripe tree fruit interlaced with delectable flavors of cantaloupe shore up towards the middle and around the edges; adding a layer of depth and vivacious intensity to the liquor. Delicate notes of green almond can be picked up towards the end which lingers on, making for a memorable experience of Chinary black tea this Spring season.
COMPLEMENTS
Fresh fruit, vinaigrette-based salads, cucumber sandwich, Mediterranean foods
dry leaf
aroma
Hazelnuts, hints of cedar, candied fruits and hot brioche resonances
appearance
Medium-sized, lightly rolled blackish-green leaves interspersed with olive-green leaf cuttings
infusion
aroma
Wet earth, fresh greens, tree bark along with mild citrusy undertones
appearance
Open, mix of imperial jade and olive-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
4 mins
Infuse the leaves for a recommended time
condiments
Lemon
Drink Plain
Sugar
Honey
Best consumed
To enhance your tea-drinking experience
Where this tea comes from
GIDDAPAHAR
TEA ESTATE
Darjeeling, India
Located about 41.8 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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