Darjeeling Giddapahar Summer Chinary Black
A Darjeeling cup with notes of Apricots, cocoa & nuts.
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Whole leaf, highest tea grade
Pure Indian single estate tea experience
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Freshness Journey
Our Unique & Transparent procurement process, from leaf to cup-
Picked & Processed18th-19th June'21
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Arrived at Teabox
Within 24 hours of manufacture at the estate we receive our teas.
21st June'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.
21st June'21
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Ready to Ship22nd June'21
KNOW YOUR TEA
Located in Kurseong Valley, Darjeeling, the beautiful Giddapahar tea estate is situated at 4864 ft. Known for its 120-year-old Chinary bushes, this garden produces top-notch Indian single estate summer flush teas. This year's produce is invigorating and fruity. As you sip, notes of apricots arrive. Subtle undertones of burnt wood and delicate cocoa greet the palate towards the middle. The base note is of chestnuts. A memorable experience of summer harvest Darjeeling 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 18-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
EX-53
the experience
(liquor)
aroma
Marked by notes of apricot, chestnut, pralines and hints of burnt wood
appearance
Dark Amber
taste
The liquor is full-bodied, supple and feels ample in the mouth. Delectable fruity tones, akin to apricot envelop the palate right at the start and render a distinct texture to the cup. Subtle undertones of burnt wood interlaced with delicate cocoa-like flavors is discernible towards the middle, adding a layer of depth and vivacious intensity to the liquor. Light nutty flavors come through towards the finish, which however ebb to finish on a delicious sensation of pecan pralines; making for a memorable Chinary experience this summer.
COMPLEMENTS
Croissants, muffins, scrambled eggs, buttered toast, sables and puff pastry
dry leaf
aroma
Toasted nuts, biscotti, hints of caramel, candied apricot along with a gourmet heart of macaroons
appearance
Wiry, tightly rolled, medium-sized, blackish leaves interspersed with ochre-hued buds and some open brown leaves
infusion
aroma
Earthy with notes of ripened tree fruit, wet vegetation and subtle plum-like resonances
appearance
Short, open, bright coppery leaves; some with tints of green
steeping notes
Recommended Steeps
1
Water
6 fl oz / 180 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
2 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
Sugar
Honey
Milk
Best consumed
To enhance your tea-drinking experience
Where this tea comes from
GIDDAPAHAR
TEA ESTATE
Darjeeling, India
Located about 41.8 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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