Darjeeling Giddapahar Spring Chinary Black

4.6 11 reviews
Crafted from heritage Chinary bushes on Giddapahar’s mist-covered slopes, this spring black tea is bright, lively, and evocative of the crisp freshness of the Kurseong hills.
Low
Caffeine
First Flush
picked May 2026
Flavor Strength
Light
GI Certified
Darjeeling

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The Garden

Perched on the Kurseong hills of Darjeeling at over 5,000 feet, Giddapahar Tea Estate has stood as one of the region's enduring legacies since 1881, its name meaning Eagle's Mountain.

Its heritage Chinary bushes yield teas of clarity and elegance, an expressive reflection of a timeless tea making tradition passed down across generations of the Shaw family.

Tasting Notes

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Aroma
Wet earth, fresh greens, citrus peel, and soft herbal spice.
Appearance
Bright gold
Taste
This spring black tea from Giddapahar opens with bright notes of citrus peel and fresh greens, carried by a clean, lively cup with a smooth, rounded texture. Gentle earthy undertones bring depth and balance to the early vibrancy.

As the liquor develops, cooling vegetal notes reminiscent of cucumber emerge alongside soft herbal nuances and a delicate lemongrass-like spice. The finish is crisp, refreshing, and lingering, capturing the freshness and character of spring in the Kurseong hills.
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This lot's freshness journey
Verified picking and processing dates. Batch Ex-14 · Chinary cultivar Chinary cultivar — The small-leaf China tea plant, bought to Darjeeling in 1850's. Teas made from this leaves are complex. The taste is floral , fruity with a smooth and mellow finish. · Grade SFTGFOP1 SFTGFOP1 — Refers to Special Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe One: Simply the best & finest in whole leaf quality

40.6 km · ~1 hrs. The only facility near the source - this lot reached us within 2 hours.

11th-12th May'26
Picked & processed
Hand-plucked and made at the estate
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Arrived at Teabox
Within 24 hrs of manufacturing we receive the teas
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Sorted & cleaned
Hand-sorted for impurities, dust, fannings & foreign materials
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Vacuum-packed
Ensures freshness & protects from 4 enemies (light, heat, moisture & oxygen)
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Stored for freshness
Teas are then stored in one of its kind cold chain facility in India to ensure the quality is preserved
On your order.
Ready to ship
Globally within 24hrs. Direct from our facility at the source

How To Steep

Step 1
Heat 150ml of water to 85–90°C (185-194°F).
Step 2
Measure 1.5 tsp (2 g) of tea into the teapot or infuser.
Step 3
Pour the hot water over the leaves and cover.
Step 4
Let it steep for 5 minutes.
Step 5
Strain and pour. These leaves give their best in one steep.
Serving
Enjoy it plain, or with a splash of honey or lemon.
Storage Instructions
Airtight container, away from heat, sunlight and moisture.

Certifications

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100% Pure & Fresh Darjeeling Tea
Certified by the Tea Board of India under the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India. Darjeeling CTM License No.- DJ/489/13032015/TE
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TEA BOARD OF INDIA LICENSE
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DARJEELING CERTIFIED TRADE MARK
With the rise of adulterated Darjeeling teas blended with teas from different regions, it is important to choose an authentic Indian brand. All of our Darjeeling teas, sourced fresh from the gardens, are sold with a Certified Trademark license.

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John K in US (Georgia, United States)
A nice special edition

Receiving this tea mere weeks after picking, I had high expectations and wasn’t disappointed in the taste. I did wish the smaller 50g was larger, esp. since instructions suggest using more product for the typical cup but I get that it’s presented as a premium product. As the pic shows, it brews up a bright golden yellow liquor with a fresh taste I enjoy in the evenings. I’ll just have to alternate with my other teas to make it last longer!

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john phillips (England, United Kingdom)
Lovely tea

I am enjoying these wonderful teas. As you can see in the photos…real tea leaves. Prefer mine with no milk or sugar, just as it comes, to sit relax and sip

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Tracy (Scotland, United Kingdom)
Amazing flavours

Just started drinking this tea the trial pack packaging box it came in was beautiful I was excited to open it, so much tea to choose from am really enjoying the tea with just adding water haven’ tasted them all yet but your flavours are amazing and the aroma from the tea is so nice and drinking from the glass tea cup with infuser makes the experience perfect so glad it tells you how to make it and what you can add to enhance your liking.
I will definitely be buying again.

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Customer (West Bengal, India)
Enough to start your day with a positive energy.

Being a tea-lover I rely on black tea for their exotic taste each time. I've tired out so many different vendors but Teabox is different I must say. They delivers exactly the same as they promise unlike others.
When I pour the tea I prefer just to sit back and enjoy till the very last drop of it - nothing else! When I take the first sip, it comes with a refreshing punch and then with a nutty - fruity taste it leaves a mellow honey like sweetness in your mouth. You can't go wrong with this tea. It's perfect for the morning to start your day and the evening to end the day with a perfect note of happiness. Well done Teabox!

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caitriona o'leary (Leinster, Ireland)
My favourite tea!

Currently my favourite tea (my palate is a bit fickle, but only loves extremely high quality first flush Darjeelings!), this is subtle, smooth, and elegant - just delicious!

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Customer (National Capital Territory of Delhi, India)
Excellent summer tea

These tea leaves seep out and excellent cup of delicate summer tea floral in nature. Perfect for a summer afternoon or early mornings.

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Rahul M. – Hyderabad, India
Exceptional tea,

Exceptional tea, but unfortunately, my order got stuck with the courier for a few days. Customer service was excellent — they reassured me and provided a discount for the inconvenience. The packaging was a bit dented but the tea inside was intact and fresh.

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Sneha K. – Delhi, India
beautifully fragrant and tastes so smooth

The Darjeeling Giddapahar Clonal Black is beautifully fragrant and tastes so smooth. Packaging was mostly fine, but one corner of the box was slightly damaged on arrival. Customer care responded quickly and offered a small discount coupon as a goodwill gesture. Overall a wonderful experience.

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Meera T. – Chennai, India
This limited edition tea is worth every penny

This limited edition tea is worth every penny — full-bodied with delicate notes that truly stand out. Delivery was slightly delayed, but the support team kept me updated throughout. I also appreciated the discount offered due to the delay. Will definitely buy again.

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Anjali R. – Pune, India
The tea is absolutely amazing

"The tea is absolutely amazing — rich, smooth, and with that classic Darjeeling brightness. I got a nice discount on my first order, which made trying this limited edition even sweeter. Packaging was secure, and delivery was quick. Highly recommend!"

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Deepak S. – Kolkata, India
Loved the taste and aroma of this Giddapahar Clonal Black

"Loved the taste and aroma of this Giddapahar Clonal Black — very fresh and flavorful. However, the package arrived a bit crushed due to courier handling. I reached out to customer support, and they were prompt and courteous, even sending me a discount coupon for my next purchase. Great service despite the hiccup."