Darjeeling Makaibari Summer Clonal Black

From the legendary Makaibari estate, this summer black tea captures the spirit of Darjeeling in full bloom. Lush, layered, and delicately sweet, it weaves notes of sweet grapes, stone fruit, and chestnut into a smooth, lingering cup—rooted in nature, crafted with soul.
Season :
Second Flush Info
The season of teas picked between the four flushes(harvests) of the year
Speciality :
Clonal Info
Represents the cultivar of the Tea Plant
Grade :
SFTGFOP1 Info
Refers to Special Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe One: Simply the best & finest in whole leaf quality
Invoice :
DJ-207 Info
Unique Reference Number for this Batch
Caffeine :
Medium Info
The amount of Caffeine this tea contains

- From Darjeeling’s oldest biodynamic estate
- Nurtured by preserved rainforest & wild flora
- Handpicked at peak of Summer
- Crafted from prized clonal bushes
- Delivered garden-fresh to your cup

Pack Size: 100 gm

Freshness Journey

Real fresh teas with transparent evidence of 'where' the tea was manufactured, and 'when' it was manufactured, verified by picking and processing dates
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Picked & Processed
25th-26th July'25
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Arrived at Teabox Submit
Within 24 hrs of manufacturing of the teas at estate, we receive them
28th July'25
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Sorted & Cleaned Submit
We do hand sorting of the teas to ensure our customers only receive whole leaves and not dust
29th July'25
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Vacuum Packed Submit
We vacuum pack the teas to ensure freshness and protect it from the 4 enemies (light/heat/moisture/oxygen)
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Post vacuum packing, the teas are stored in one of its kind cold chain facility in India to ensure the quality is preserved
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Usually delivers within 5-7 Biz Days
30th July'25

Tasting Notes

From our Chief Tea Taster
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Aroma
Eminently fruity with notes of ripe grapes, dried drupes, and light nutty accents
Appearance
Bright Orange
Taste
Elegant and expressive. Begins with the lush sweetness of Moondrop grapes and ripe stone fruits, transitions into notes of chestnut and oak bark, and finishes with a silky, lingering warmth.

The cup is mellow yet vibrant, offering depth without weight—an ode to Makaibari’s unique terroir and biodynamic soul.
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The Reason Why Your Teas Are Fresh

As the only facility near the source, our close proximity to the estates ensures teas reach within 24-48 hours of production
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Certifications

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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
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TEA BOARD OF INDIA LICENCE
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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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How To Steep

Steeping Method
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Step 1
Start by heating water in a kettle
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Step 2
Measure precise tea leaves for the teapot/infuser.
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Step 3
Pour the hot water over the leaves
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Step 4
Let it steep for the recommended duration
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Step 5
Strain and enjoy sipping your freshly steeped tea.
Steeping Method
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5.07fl oz/
150 ml
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185-194°F/
85-90°C
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2Tsp/2.5g/
0.09oz
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5
mins
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Steep
Once
Storage Instructions
Store in a cool dry place away from heat, sunlight and moisture. Use an airtight container to minimize contact with O2

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Customer Reviews

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Abhishek (Nagpur, IN)
Nothing so special

It tasted like the organic darjeeling tea sold by Teabox. Nothing so special.