
Darjeeling Goomtee Summer Chinary Black

A Darjeeling cup with marked notes of plum & woody accents.
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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 & Processed
20th-21st June'22
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Arrived at Teabox
Within 24 hours of manufacture at the estate we receive our teas.
22nd June'22
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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.
22nd June'22
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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.
22nd June'22
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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.
22nd June'22
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Ready to Ship
23rd June'22
KNOW YOUR TEA
One of the oldest tea estates in Darjeeling, standing tall since 1899, the Goomtee tea estate is situated in the south of Kurseong. Grown at 4200 feet, this Indian single estate tea is medium-bodied, pleasantly supple with delicious tart-sweet flavors. Taste akin to Mirabelle plum and nectarines greet the palate gradually giving way to notes of grapefruit with subte musky undertones. Muted oaky accent ends the cup on a distinctive experience of a marvellous Second Flush harvest.
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
Anytime
Picking date 20-Jun-2022
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
EX-43


the experience
(liquor)

aroma
Marked by notes of Mirabelle plum, nectarine, grapefruit along with subtle woody accents
appearance
Amber
taste
A medium-bodied, pleasantly supple cup which opens on a delicious register of tart-sweet flavors, akin to Mirabelle plum and nectarines, gradually growing into prominence and hums along throughout the length. Towards the middle, luscious notes of grapefruit interlaced with a subtle musky undertone is discernible; adding greater depth and distinct texture to the liquor. Muted oaky accents shore up towards the finish which lingers on, making for a distinctive experience of summer Chinary black teas from this iconic plantation.
COMPLEMENTS
Puff pastry, croissants, muffins, strudel and sablé
dry leaf
aroma
Hazelnut, caramel, cedar along with soft tones of candied fruits and nougat
appearance
Well-rolled, medium-sized, blackish-brown leaves interspersed with some ebony-hued leaf cuttings
infusion
aroma
Musky along with notes of wet wood, hint of stone-fruits and amber-like undertones
appearance
Mix of dark-brown and light-coppery leaves; some with matte-green tints
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
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
Honey
Best consumed
Hot

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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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