Darjeeling Makaibari Summer Clonal Black
A Darjeeling cup with notes of muskmelon & honeysuckle.
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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 & Processed6th - 7th July
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Arrived at Teabox
Within 24 hours of manufacture at the estate we receive our teas.
8th July
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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.
8th July
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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.
8th July
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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.
8th July
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Ready to Ship9th July
KNOW YOUR TEA
The world's first tea factory, established in 1859, Makaibari is one of the oldest tea gardens in India. Located in Kurseong, it is the only tea garden in Darjeeling owned by an Indian family throughout from its inception with no British connections. We have traveled and sampled their exquisite clonal cups of summer 2021 that are rare to find this season. This cup is immensely smooth. As you sip, soft floral notes of honeysuckle and amaryllis envelop the palate right at the start. Muskmelon with notes of grapes envelops the palate towards the middle. The aftertaste is of honey, a sublime experience of Indian Summer Harvest 2021.
Season
The season of teas picked between the four flushes (harvests) of the year
Second Flush
Specialty
Represents the cultivar of the tea plant
Clonal
Caffeine
The amount of caffeine this tea contains
Medium
Time Of Day
Recommended time to savor for the best tea experience
Anytime
Picking date 6-Jul-2021
Best consumed Hot
Grade
FTGFOP1S - Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe One (Special).Long, well-twisted and tippy teas, made from the finest two leaves and a bud.
FTGFOP1S
Invoice
Unique Reference Number For this Batch
DJ-141
the experience
(liquor)
aroma
Marked by notes of honeysuckle, amaryllis followed by tropical fruity and grape-like nuances
appearance
Apricot-Orange
taste
A medium-bodied, pleasantly brisk cup which feels ample in the mouth and has a distinct character to it. Sweet, floral notes similar to honeysuckle and amaryllis envelop the palate right at the start and gradually grow into prominence. Luscious flavors of muskmelon interlaced with delectable notes of grapes is discernible around the edges and towards the back, rendering a layer of depth and vivacious intensity to the cup. A soft honeyed sweetness lingers on in the aftertaste, making for a sublime Summer experience from this iconic tea estate.
COMPLEMENTS
Best enjoyed on it own or with a bowl of fresh fruits
dry leaf
aroma
Creamy; marked by notes of white chocolate, cashew, hints of cedar along with a gourmet heart of praline
appearance
Short, blackish-brown leaves interspersed with ample golden buds and some black untwisted leaves
infusion
aroma
Sweet fragrance, redolent of a floral bouquet joined with mystical notes of patchouli and muted honeyed accents
appearance
Short, fully open, coppery-brown 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
Drink Plain
Sugar
Honey
Best consumed
To enhance your tea-drinking experience
Where this tea comes from
MAKAIBARI
TEA ESTATE
Darjeeling, India
Located about 39.5 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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