Darjeeling Samabeong Spring Black
A floral-fruity spring delight from Darjeeling.
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Straight from Darjeeling
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Whole leaf, highest tea grade
Pure Indian single estate tea experience
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At your doorstep in 7 days
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Freshness Journey
Our Unique & Transparent procurement process, from leaf to cup-
Picked & Processed16th-17th May'22
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Arrived at Teabox
Within 24 hours of manufacture at the estate we receive our teas.
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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.
17th May'22
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Ready to Ship18th May'22
KNOW YOUR TEA
Nestled under the foothills of the Himalayas, at 6000 feet above sea level, the Samabeong Tea Estate is located near Saihur forests in Kalimpong, Darjeeling. Dating back to 1882, this iconic tea garden is one of the renowned tea plantations of Darjeeling, well-known for its first flush teas. This 2022 First Flush batch is simply unparalleled. Immensely pleasant, floral, and a bit fruity, this exquisite Indian Single Estate tea is unmissable!
Season
The season of teas picked between the four flushes(harvests) of the year
First 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 16-May-2022
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.
FTGFOP1
Invoice
Unique Reference Number For this Batch
DJ-22
the experience
(liquor)
aroma
Marked by notes of peony blossom, muskmelon with light citrusy undertones
appearance
Light gold
taste
A light-bodied, immensely smooth cup which tastes fresh and starts with a soft floral tonality, redolent of peony blossom and white orchids. The palate is filled with an aromatic suppleness with the flavors gradually gaining prominence as you make your way through the cup. Furtive green undertones shore up around the edges interlaced with delectable tones of muskmelon, rendering greater depth and mellow character to the liquor. Vibrant notes of freshly-zested citron come through in the aftertaste, making for an invigorating experience.
COMPLEMENTS
Best enjoyed on its own
dry leaf
aroma
White chocolate, yellow raisins, hint of vanilla with light woody intonations
appearance
Loosely rolled, long, mix of blackish and dark-green leaves with odd silvery buds and open, leaf cuttings
infusion
aroma
Light floral; redolent of snowdrops, citrus blossom along with muted tones of vine peach
appearance
Bright, mix of emerald and dark-green leaves; some with open, broad-sized leaf and single buds
steeping notes
Recommended Steeps
1
Water
5 fl oz / 150 ml
Use O2 rich water, running stream or RO filtered
Temperature
185oF -194oF / 85oC -90oC
Get the water temperature right to the recommended temperature
Leaves
3 tsp / 0.09 oz / 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
Ice
Best consumed
To enhance your tea-drinking experience
Where this tea comes from
SAMABEONG
TEA ESTATE
Darjeeling, India
Located about 93.1 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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