
Teabox Roasted Darjeeling Black

A Darjeeling cup with notes of burnt wood & smoky aromas.
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100% Freshness guarantee
Hand-blended. Handpacked. At the Source
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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-
Period of Manufacture
13th-14th April'21
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Blended at Teabox
Within 24 hours of manufacture at the estate we receive our teas.
15th April'21
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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 Ship
16th April'21
KNOW YOUR TEA
Sourced fresh from the iconic tea plantations of Darjeeling, this blend is a unique selection of black teas. A full-bodied cup that starts with pronounced notes of burnt wood. Around the middle, smoke and firewood aromas arrive, immediately balanced by pleasant raw fruity accents. The aftertaste is of red berries. Add a dash of milk to enhance the flavors even more. A smoky rich cup, ideal for all Darjeeling tea lovers!
Season
The season of teas picked between the four flushes(harvests) of the year
Second
Specialty
Represents the cultivar of the tea plant
Chinary
Caffeine
The amount of caffeine this tea contains
High
Time Of Day
Recommended time to savor for the best tea experience
Morning
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
the experience
(liquor)

aroma
Marked by notes of burnt wood, unripe tree fruit,smoky with subtle hint of red berries
appearance
Dark Amber
taste
A full-bodied, brisk cup which starts with pronounced notes of burnt wood interlaced with a subtle earthy character which hums along throughout. Pleasant hints of astringency is discernible towards the middle and around the edges from the smoky and firewood flavors; which however is balanced by pleasant raw fruity tones towards the finish. A savoury aftertaste of red berries leaves a radiant feel on the palate.
COMPLEMENTS
Cheddar cheese, macaroni and dark chocolate
dry leaf
aroma
Caramel, toasted nuts, hay with undercurrents of firewood
appearance
Mixed, tightly rolled, blackish leaves with a scattering of brown and olive-green leaf cuttings
infusion
aroma
Stewed fruit, tree bark, wet earth along with mild smoky accents
appearance
Short, mix of reddish-brown and dark green leaves
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
1.5 tsp / 2.5 g
Use the suggested quantity above with the approximate water
Time
5 mins
Infuse the leaves for a recommended time
condiments
Lemon
Drink Plain
Sugar
Honey
Milk
Best consumed
Hot

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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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