Darjeeling Giddapahar Spring Clonal Black (Limited Edition)

A captivating Darjeeling cup with an exquisite floral bouquet and luscious notes of ripe fruit. Crafted from select clonal bushes, it unveils a bright, vibrant character that beautifully captures the spirit of spring.

Pack Size: 50g/1.7oz

Freshness Journey

Real fresh teas with transparent evidence of 'where' the tea was manufactured, and 'when' it was manufactured, verified by picking and processing dates
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Picked & Processed
4rd-6th Apr'26
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Arrived at Teabox Submit
Within 24 hrs of manufacturing of the teas at estate, we receive them
7th Apr'26
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Sorted & Cleaned Submit
We do hand sorting of the teas to ensure our customers only receive whole leaves and not dust
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Sealed for Freshness Submit
We seal pack the teas to ensure freshness and protect it from the 4 enemies (light/heat/moisture/oxygen)
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Stored for Freshness Submit
Post vacuum packing, the teas are stored in one of its kind cold chain facility in India to ensure the quality is preserved
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Usually delivers within 5-7 Biz Days
8th Apr'26

The Reason Why Your Teas Are Fresh

As the only facility near the source, our close proximity to the estates ensures teas reach within 24-48 hours of production
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Harvest

We believe in 100% Transparency of product traceability & its origins
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First Flush Submit
The season of teas picked between the four flushes(harvests) of the year
Season
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SFTGFOP1 Submit
Refers to Special Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe One: Simply the best & finest in whole leaf quality
Grade
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Clonal (AV2) Submit
Represents the cultivar of the Tea Plant
Speciality
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EX-13 Submit
Unique Reference Number for this Batch
Invoice
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Medium Submit
The amount of Caffeine this tea contains
Caffeine

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 LICENCE
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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.

How To Steep

Steep It Hot
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Step 1
Start by heating water in a kettle
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Step 2
Measure precise tea leaves for the teapot/infuser.
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Step 3
Pour the hot water over the leaves
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Step 4
Let it steep for the recommended duration
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Step 5
Strain and enjoy sipping your freshly steeped tea.
Steeping Method
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5.07fl oz/
150 ml
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185-194°F/
85°C-90°C
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3Tsp/2.5g/
0.09oz
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5
mins
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Steep
Once
Storage Instructions
Store in a cool dry place away from heat, sunlight and moisture. Use an airtight container to minimize contact with O2

Tasting Notes

From our Chief Tea Taster
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Aroma
Fragrant and expressive, marked by elegant tones of gardenia and white orchid, layered with honeydew melon, gently rounded by a subtle caramelized sweetness
Appearance
Light Gold
Taste
Light-bodied and silken, the cup opens with graceful floral tones reminiscent of white magnolia and gardenia, lifted by hints of green apple and a gentle citrus brightness. These notes bloom softly across the palate, lingering with an elegant persistence. Beneath them, fresh green nuances of tender leaf and spring greens emerge, bringing delicate vegetal clarity.

As the liquor evolves, this green freshness deepens, lending structure and lift while maintaining a refined balance, while a subtle thread of spicy vanilla weaves quietly through the cup.

The finish is smooth and expressive, revealing mellow hints of honeydew melon and ripe pear - subtly sweet, clean, and beautifully lingering.
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John K in US (Acworth, US)
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 (Sunderland, GB)
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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Kim
Tops my list and my lips!

This is truly my favorite tea! I have at least 6 cups a day. It is flavorful and robust. I enjoy it with a little sweetener, although it is also delicious alone.

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June ellman (Mitchell, US)
Tasty Tea

Great taste and affordable

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Tracy (Glasgow, GB)
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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Andrew Jennings (Gosport, GB)
A proper cuppa.

I love the taste of both Autumn chinary and Summer Giddapahar black teas.
It is sooo nice to be drinking real tea again.

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Customer (Kolkata, IN)
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 (Dublin, IE)
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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Melanie J-N (Ruidoso, US)
Best tea I’ve ever had

I can’t go back to supermarket-bought teabags after drinking Teabox teas for over two years. I used to think I did not like Darjeeling teas until I tried Teabox’s Darjeelings, and now I am a convert. The teas are super flavorful and super fresh. Prices are reasonable and they even have sales (price reductions). Shipment is quick, especially considering that shipments are coming overseas from India. It’s such a delight to see the tea leaves unfurling in hot water, and not be left with just tea crumbs in the strainer. Their chais are also delicious!

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Customer (New Delhi, IN)
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."

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Jean Roberge (Ottawa, CA)
Intergénérationnel

My grandson is also a rea lover but leaves in a different city, four hours away. I send him daily with my phone pictures of my tea choice for the day!He can’t wait to visit and try the Teabox choices!

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Nalini Sawhney (Princeton Junction, US)
Pleasantly surprised!!

I followed your directions- put 1.5!.tsp and not two. I steeped it for 3 min - not five. It came out really good without the bitterness

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Kat B (Pitt Meadows, CA)
Bummed it's currently sold out!

This was one of my most favorite teas in the black sampler box. Went to order it on its own but dang! It's sold out - so i guess others agreed too. Very good tea, more subtle and gentle than some of the other bold black teas in the sampler box, which i also loved, bc it's nice to have any array of go-to flavour styles. Hoping for more Giddapahar Autumn tea next year - i appreciate it's out tho bc you know you are getting everything fresh

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Rima
Its flavour

I always enjoy Darjeeling black from single source and that too, in sunset yellow without milk & sugar

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Holger
Delicious

Woody and nutty with stone fruit finish - I love this tea.

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Pranjal
Authentic flavour and nice packaging!

Very well balanced tea.

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Maniza Khan
It was nice...

It was nice tea to have it in the morning with the breakfast.

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Lynn
Every single cup

Every single cup

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Igor
Reminds me Chinese oolong...

Reminds me Chinese oolong tea from Guangdong. Nutty, floral, good extra virgin olive oil notes, almonds, peach. Excellent example of second flush Darjeeling tea.

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michael
My favourite Muscatel, consistent...

My favourite Muscatel, consistent quality

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Joseph
Good for Iced Tea

Nice robust flavor.

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Rahul
Outstanding.

Outstanding freshness and flavour.