Darjeeling Goomtee Spring Chinary Black
A classic spring Darjeeling with sweet green & fruity notes.
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Freshness Journey
Our Unique & Transparent procurement process, from leaf to cup-
Picked & Processed19th-20th April
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Arrived at Teabox
Within 24 hours of manufacture at the estate we receive our teas.
21st April
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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.
21st April
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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.
21st April
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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.
21st April
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Ready to Ship21st April
KNOW YOUR TEA
Located just one and a half hours away from our facility, the 122-year-old Goomtee tea estate, from majestic Kurseong valley is famed for producing exquisite Darjeeling Spring teas. This year's Goomtee Spring Chinary Black plucked from the vintage chinary bushes, is a firework of taste and texture. As you begin sipping, delicate notes of unripe tree fruit coat your palate. Towards the middle, notes of sweet vegetative flavors and muskmelon entwined with subtle undertones of candied rhubarb arrive, adding a rounded feel to the cup. The green papaya aftertaste lingers making for a distinguished finish.
Season
The season of teas picked between the four flushes(harvests) of the year
First
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
Evening
Picking date 19-Apr-2021
Best consumed Hot
Grade
FTGFOP1 - Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe One.Long,twisted and fairly tippy although less wiry when compared to SFTGFOP.
FTGFOP1
Invoice
Unique Reference Number For this Batch
EXN-16
the experience
(liquor)
aroma
Marked by notes of unripe tree fruit, hint of greens, muskmelon and mild nutty accents
appearance
Gold
taste
A medium-bodied, brisk cup tipped with sweet green and raw fruity attributes. Delicate note of unripe tree fruit can be perceived right at the start which gradually subside to reveal a heart resonating with flavors of sweet veggies. Delectable, sweet flavors akin to muskmelon interlaced with subtle undertones of candied rhubarb shore up around the edges, rendering a rounded feel to the liquor. Furtive nutty notes come through toward the end, which however ebb to finish on lingering aftertaste of green papaya; making for a distinguished finish.
COMPLEMENTS
Vinaigrette-based salads, assorted cheeses, fritters, wraps
dry leaf
aroma
Hazelnut, toasted nuts, candied fruit, hint of herbs and cedar-like nuances
appearance
Lightly rolled, short emerald-green leaves with a scattering of bright, green leaf cuttings and odd silvery buds
infusion
aroma
Light citrusy with hint of greens, tree bark and soft floral tones
appearance
Mix of bright and imperial-green leaves; some with broad-sized leaf and olive-green buds
steeping notes
Recommended Steeps
1
Water
6 fl oz / 180 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
Lemon
Drink Plain
Sugar
Honey
Best consumed
To enhance your tea-drinking experience
Where this tea comes from
GOOMTEE
TEA ESTATE
Darjeeling, India
Located about 38.3 km from our facility
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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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