Darjeeling Giddapahar Autumn Chinary Black

Darjeeling Giddapahar Autumn Chinary Black

4.7 22 reviews

An expressive autumnal cup from Giddapahar’s heritage China bushes, offering lifted stone-fruit sweetness, warm nutty depth, and a smooth, refined finish.

Low
Caffeine

Autumn Flush
picked Nov 2025

Flavor Strength
Strong

GI Certified
Darjeeling

100g 100g≈ 50 cups$16.99 300g 300g≈ 150 cups~~$50.97~~$49.95 MOST POPULAR 500g 500g≈ 250 cups~~$84.95~~$81.54 BEST VALUE 1Kg 1Kg≈ 500 cups~~$169.90~~$156.30

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Darjeeling Giddapahar Autumn Chinary Black

$16.99

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

From our Chief Tea Taster

Aroma

Warm, with stone-fruit notes layered over honeyed nuts and subtle woody hints

Appearance

Orange-amber

Taste

A medium-bodied cup with a smooth, velvety texture. It opens with clear stone-fruit notes that deepen into warm nutty accents at the center. Soft musky undertones add depth and roundness.

The finish is clean and refined, leaving a lingering sweetness with faint hints of cedar—an elegant expression of the autumn harvest from this renowned estate.

This lot's freshness journey

Verified picking and processing dates. Batch EX-181 · Chinary cultivar · Grade SFTGFOP1

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

24th-25th Nov'25

Picked & processed

Hand-plucked and made at the estate

25th Nov'25

Arrived at Teabox

Within 24 hrs of manufacturing we receive the teas

26th Nov'25

Sorted & cleaned

Hand-sorted for impurities, dust, fannings & foreign materials

26th Nov'25

Vacuum-packed

Ensures freshness & protects from 4 enemies (light, heat, moisture & oxygen)

26th Nov'25

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 add honey to suit your taste.

Storage Instructions

Airtight container, away from heat, sunlight and moisture.

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 LICENSE

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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What is Autumn Flush?

The Autumn Flush is the final major harvest season in Darjeeling, occurring from mid-October to late November. It begins once the monsoon withdraws from the hills and temperatures start to drop, producing leaves with a distinct seasonal character.

How is Autumn Flush different from First and Second Flush teas?

Autumn teas are smoother and more rounded, without the bright astringency of First Flush or the muscatel sharpness of Second Flush. They lean toward fruity, nutty, and warm notes rather than floral or high-toned flavors.

What do you mean by Chinary Black Tea?

“Chinary” refers to the original China variety of the tea plant—Camellia sinensis var. sinensis. Autumn Chinary black teas reflect the influence of cooler temperatures and mature leaves, resulting in a well-balanced cup with nutty-woody notes and subtle hints of fruit or florals. They are prized for their clarity and depth.

Is this tea caffeine-free?

No. Like all black teas, it contains caffeine—though the levels may be slightly lower compared to some stronger black teas.

Can I add milk and sugar to this tea?

Yes—as with most black teas, this depends on personal preference. While Autumn teas are typically enjoyed plain to appreciate their layered flavors, adding milk or sugar is entirely a matter of taste.

How should I store this tea for optimal freshness?

Store them in an airtight, opaque container away from light, heat, and humidity. Their delicate aromatic compounds—especially the fruity and nutty notes—retain their character best when protected from fluctuating temperatures.

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.

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4 stars: 7 (32%)
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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.

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!

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.

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!

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

Its flavour

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

Authentic flavour and nice packaging!

Very well balanced tea.

Good for Iced Tea

Nice robust flavor.

Outstanding.

Outstanding freshness and flavour.

Good tea from Teabox

Very nice aroma & flavour

Giddapahar classic autumn tea in the early morning for starting the day.

Giddapahar classic autumn Black tea is quite OK in taste with subtle flavour and light liquor,I enjoyed it.

GCAB

Amazing flavour and taste

Wonderful flavor and aroma

This tea exhibits all characteristics of a wonderful Darjeeling Autumn tea. It is has a perfect flowery aroma, fruity flavor and strength. It goes well with a bit of sugar. A dash of milk brings out the flavor even better, but like most Darjeeling teas, don't add too much of it.

Fivestar

Excellent wonderful

Earthy!

This was my first tea from teabox. It has really earthy and woody tone and goes well with honey. It gets bitter when infused for long so take care you prepare as recommended. Overall a fine tea.

Good tea

All tea from teabox are good. This one too.

Good, quite strong for a Darjeeling

Nice tea, which I got as a free sample. It can get quite strong without going bitter. Overall recomended.

Fresh

Very nice fresh tea. Because of its freshness reminds me on green tea. I add lemon and brown sugar and it's great combo for me. You can drink it anytime you want.

An Incredible Offering

An excellent tea with a complex and delicious profile, full and rounded notes with underlying sensations of muscat grapes and tangy sweet nuances. A hint of blackberry and almond is present as well. It has a lasting and very soothing finish. The flavor is light and fresh, with notes of apricot and spice. Hints of tropical fruit and flowers accentuate a lingering aroma as it cools in the cup.

Eminently respectable, but not a drop-dead dazzler

A superbly balanced blend of sweetness and spiciness that yields a flavorful brew. It works for me as afternoon, evening, or dessert fare because it lacks a certain vigor I prefer for morning.

Almost exactly what I was looking for

The Giddapahar China Darjeeling is a very well balanced tea. It has a full bodied flavor without being overpowering or becoming bitter. My only complaint -- and I'm probably just being picky here -- is that when I steep the leaves for a second cup, the outcome is noticeably weaker than the first cup. Regardless, this is a wonderfully mellow black tea that I'll certainly order again.

Scrumptious!

A long-time aficionado of Giddapahar teas, I am not disappointed with this Autumn Flush. The leaves, once slightly awoken with sprinkles of water, reveal aromas of freshly baked butter biscuits and malted barley. The taste is powerful with a very sweet mid-palate. Aromas of hazelnut but also melon, mango, and butternut all blend well in this morning tea that has absolutely no astringency. The 2nd infusion reveals greener aromas reminiscent of courgette and sweet corn. Love it!

Darjeeling Giddapahar Autumn Chinary Black

Tasting Notes

How To Steep

Certifications

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