
Darjeeling Giddapahar Summer Chinary Black

A nutty-woody, stone-fruity classic from Darjeeling.
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Straight from Darjeeling
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Whole leaf, highest tea grade
Pure Indian single estate tea experience
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At your doorstep in 7 days
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Freshness Journey
Our Unique & Transparent procurement process, from leaf to cup-
Picked & Processed
10th - 11th June'22
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Arrived at Teabox
Within 24 hours of manufacture at the estate we receive our teas.
13th June'22
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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.
13th June'22
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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.
13th June'22
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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.
13th June'22
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Ready to Ship
14th June'22
KNOW YOUR TEA
Fresh from 4000 feet in the picturesque valleys of Kurseong, we have procured these aromatic second flush teas from Giddapahar Tea Estate in Darjeeling. Finely plucked 100-year-old Chinary bushes and then processed at medium pressure, these summer harvest teas carry the true essence of Darjeeling teas. Medium-bodied, nutty-woody, stone-fruity, this finest Indian Single Estate Tea is a memorable experience of Indian Summer Harvest 2022.
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 10-Jun-2022
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
DJ-70
the experience
(liquor)

aroma
Lifted notes of chestnuts, cocoa, burnt-wood along with hint of pralines
appearance
Amber
taste
A medium-bodied, brisk cup which starts with a distinct nutty-woody flavor, which gradually gains precedence as you make your way through the cup. Delicate notes of cocoa along with subtle undertones of burnt wood come through around the edges, rendering greater depth and lively feel to the liquor. Subtle stone-fruity tones interlaced with delectable notes of pralines come through towards the finish, making for a distinguished finish.
COMPLEMENTS
Croissants, muffins, buttered toast, sables and puff pastry
dry leaf
aroma
Hint caramelized, biscotti, toasted nuts with a gourmet heart of marzipan
appearance
Wiry, tightly rolled, blackish leaves with a grayish hue interspersed with some open-brown leaves
infusion
aroma
Earthy, slightly oaky with a delicious score of prunes
appearance
Mix of open, bright-coppery and dark-brown leaves; some with tints of green
steeping notes
Recommended Steeps
1
Water
5 fl oz / 150 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
Honey
Milk
Best consumed
Hot

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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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