Darjeeling Spring Chinary Black

Drawn from Darjeeling’s heritage Chinary bushes, this springtime blend offers a brisk, medium-bodied cup with fresh green overtones and gentle sweetness. Smooth and balanced, it’s a graceful tribute to the freshness and charm of the first flush in the verdant hills.

Pack Size:

100g/3.5oz

100g/3.5oz

SAVE 5%

300g/10.5oz

SAVE 10%

500g/17.6oz

SAVE 12%

1Kg/35.2oz

Variant

Story

Drawn from Darjeeling’s storied high-elevation gardens, this signature in-house blend is a tribute to the enduring charm of Chinary black teas. Over 200 spring batches were meticulously tasted before just a select few heritage lots—known for their briskness and clarity—were brought together.

Plucked between 4000 and 5500 ft during the earliest days of the season, the tea captures the pure, green vitality of the first flush. Guided by terroir, elevation, and the leaf’s natural character, our blenders have shaped a cup that feels authentic and refreshingly expressive.

With silvery buds and bright green leaf cuts, the infusion reveals a crisp, vegetal body layered with juicy cantaloupe and rounded off by a mellow finish of green fig—a vivid expression of Darjeeling’s classic springtime character.

Why Premium Pricing?

Classic teas aren’t assembled—they’re composed.
We could have settled for ordinary.

But then, your Spring Chinary Black Tea wouldn’t be:

- Selected after tasting over 200 spring lots
- Made from just 4–5 rare, standout batches
- Sourced from 4000–5500 ft elevation
- A testament to the vibrancy of Spring
- Delivered garden-fresh to your cup

With Teabox, every cup is a thoughtful composition—
an ode to legacy, elevation, and the soulful simplicity of Chinary tea.

Shipping

Your order undergoes 1 day of processing, and we provide a tracking link once it has shipped. Delivery times vary based on the chosen shipping option:

Express: 5-8 days
Standard: 12-18 days

Since we ship fresh teas from the Himalayan foothills in India that normally cover 10,000+ miles via air, to qualify for free Express shipping, order value thresholds are as follows for these countries.

Australia - 115 AUD
Canada - 99 CAD
Russia - 8,000 RUB
Singapore - 95 SGD
South Korea - 100,000 KRW
United Arab Emirates - 284 AED
United Kingdom - 44 GBP
USA - 55 USD

For EU countries, please note that we collect nominal duties and taxes up front (on the checkout), and the price you pay is the landed cost/door-delivery cost. You would not have to pay anything extra.

For other countries, unless specified otherwise at checkout, our terms of trade are 'DAP' (Delivered at Place without payment of duty and taxes of the destination country). Under DAP, the buyer is responsible for paying for the goods, import clearance inspection, import formalities, destination duties and taxes, and providing a complete address with correct contact details. Teabox is responsible for providing the goods with the necessary documentation, arranging pickup, carriage, and door delivery, and handling origin customs formalities.

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

Picked & Processed

3rd-4th June'25

Arrived at Teabox

Within 24 hrs of manufacturing of the teas at estate, we receive them

5th June'25

Sorted & Cleaned

We do hand sorting of the teas to ensure our customers only receive whole leaves and not dust

5th June'25

Vacuum Packed

We vacuum pack the teas to ensure freshness and protect it from the 4 enemies (light/heat/moisture/oxygen)

5th June'25

Stored for Freshness

Post vacuum packing, the teas are stored in one of its kind cold chain facility in India to ensure the quality is preserved

5th June'25

Ready to Ship

Usually delivers within 5-7 Biz Days

6th June'25

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

Harvest

We believe in 100% Transparency of product traceability & its origins

First Flush

The season of teas picked between the four flushes(harvests) of the year

Season

FTGFOP1

Refers to Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe One: A superior, whole leaf grade of tea, renowned for its exquisite quality

Grade

Chinary

Represents the cultivar of the Tea Plant

Speciality

Medium

The amount of Caffeine this tea contains

Caffeine

Certifications

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

TEA BOARD OF INDIA LICENCE

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

Step 1

Start by heating water in a kettle

Step 2

Measure precise tea leaves for the teapot/infuser.

Step 3

Pour the hot water over the leaves

Step 4

Let it steep for the recommended duration

Step 5

Strain and enjoy sipping your freshly steeped tea.

Steeping Method

5.07fl oz/
150 ml

185°-194°F/85°C-90°C

2Tsp/2g/
0.07oz

5
mins

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

Aroma

Vegetal with notes of tropical fruits and soft nutty undertones

Appearance

Gold

Taste

A brisk, medium-bodied cup that opens with a vibrant green character, layered with delectable notes of cantaloupe.

Gentle nutty accents trail along the edges, giving way to a mellow finish marked by the distinctive sweetness of green figs—capturing the essence of a classic Spring Chinary black.

YOU ASKED WE ANSWERED

What is Spring Chinary Black Tea?

Spring Chinary Black Tea is crafted from the Camellia sinensis var. sinensis plant, commonly known as the Chinary tea bush. After a winter dormancy from December to February, the young spring leaves—rich in sap—are harvested between March and May, giving the tea its signature freshness and layered complexity.

Why does this tea not have an estate name to it?

This isn’t a single-origin tea but a carefully crafted blend of select teas from 4–5 Darjeeling estates. Our master tasters blend with precision to achieve a balanced, signature profile — offering a cup that reflects the region’s character in a distinctive way.

How does this tea differ from other Darjeeling black teas?

Yes, this tea contains caffeine, though the levels are generally moderate compared to some other black teas.

It provides a natural energy boost without excessive stimulation.

What makes spring flush teas special?

Spring flush teas are the first harvest after the plant's winter dormancy, making them highly prized for their freshness, complexity, and delicate flavors. The tender leaves are rich in natural sap, resulting in a refined and aromatic cup.

How should I store this tea?

1. Keep in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
2. Store in a cool, dark place, away from heat and sunlight.
3. Avoid strong odors to preserve its delicate aroma.

Does this tea contain caffeine?

Yes, this tea contains moderate levels of caffeine—offering a gentle energy boost without overwhelming stimulation.

Are these teas sustainably sourced?

Yes! At Teabox, we are committed to sourcing teas from renowned estates that uphold ethical and sustainable practices. Our teas come from gardens that prioritize environmental responsibility and fair labor practices, ensuring both quality and social impact.

By choosing Teabox, you support a tea culture rooted in sustainability and care—for the land, the people, and your cup.

Frequently Purchased

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Excellent aroma and taste

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Darjeeling Spring Chinary Black

The Aroma is very soothing and quality of the tea is Excellent. Really enjoyed a lot.

Excellent mix and fresh aroma

I bought this tea as an alternative to my regular one. I found it so good that I may make it my regular tea. Fresh aroma of spring tea, nice light tea with no after taste.

Great anytime tea

It has a great aroma. I can drink it any time of the day. Prefer to drink it without milk.

Lovely fresh tea

I got this tea as free sample.
It has lovely fresh taste when you add sugar and lemon. I could sipp it several times in a day.

Darjeeling Spring Chinary Black

Freshness Journey

The Reason Why Your Teas Are Fresh

Harvest

Certifications

How To Steep

Tasting Notes

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Frequently Purchased

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