Darjeeling Oaks Summer Chinary Black
A vibrant Darjeeling cup with fresh fruity attributes.
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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 & Processed21st - 22nd June
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Arrived at Teabox
Within 24 hours of manufacture at the estate we receive our teas.
23rd June
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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.
23rd June
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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.
23rd June
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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.
23rd June
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Ready to Ship24th June
KNOW YOUR TEA
Established in the 1900s, the Oaks Tea Estate is located in Sonada - a small town midway between Kurseong and Darjeeling. The estate is USDA certified organic and grows chinary bushes that are more than 100 years old. We have procured this Indian single estate summer tea, fresh from the misty hills at 4500 ft. As soon as you sip, vibrant fruity attributes arrive with sweet notes of nectarines and stay on the palate till the end of the cup. Hints of oaks and chestnuts can be perceived in the middle while the taste of dried berries lingers on in the aftertaste. A memorable cup of Summer flush 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
Chinary
Caffeine
The amount of caffeine this tea contains
Medium
Time Of Day
Recommended time to savor for the best tea experience
Afternoon
Picking date 21-Jun-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-67
the experience
(liquor)
aroma
Lifted notes of peach, oak wood, chestnuts, dried berries and mild earthy accents
appearance
Bright Amber
taste
A medium-bodied, sweet cup which feels supple and beams with vibrant fruity attributes. Delectable note of nectarines akin to peach envelope the palate right at the start and hum along throughout. Light oaky undercurrents interlaced with hints of chestnuts shore up around the edges; rendering a layer of depth and pleasant texture to the cup. Tart-fruity accents akin to dried berries can be picked up in the aftertaste, making for a memorable cup of Organic black tea this Summer.
COMPLEMENTS
Semi-hard cheeses, fresh fruit, pancake, waffles, nuts, caprese salad and savory pies
dry leaf
aroma
Toasted almonds, caramel, carob, biscotti along with a gourmet score of gianduja
appearance
Medium-sized, tighty rolled, blackish-brown leaves with a scattering of buds and open brown leaves
infusion
aroma
Wet wood, earthy, ripened tree fruit with muted musky intonations
appearance
Slightly open, mix of dark coppery and matte-green leaves interspersed with some dark stems
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
5 mins
Infuse the leaves for a recommended time
condiments
Drink Plain
Sugar
Honey
Milk
Best consumed
To enhance your tea-drinking experience
Where this tea comes from
OAKS
TEA ESTATE
Darjeeling, India
Located about 59.6 km from our facility
Save an additional 10% on your first order
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.
OUR COMMITMENT TO PLANET EARTH
We are a part of the problem. Hence, we are working towards being the solution. By 2024, we have pledged to reduce our plastic consumption by 80%.
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