Goomtee Special Spring Black (Limited Edition)
A limited-edition Darjeeling cup of green & orchid aromas
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Straight from Darjeeling
No middlemen. No auction houses. No exporters.
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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 & Processed15th - 16th March
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Arrived at Teabox
Within 24 hours of manufacture at the estate we receive our teas.
17th March
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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.
17th March
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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.
17th March
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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.
17th March
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Ready to Ship18th March
KNOW YOUR TEA
Located at just one and a half hours away from our facility, the 122-year-old Goomtee tea estate, from majestic Kurseong, Darjeeling, is famed for producing exceptionally aromatic first flush teas. This year's Goomtee Special Spring Black, produced in limited quantity, is a heavenly sensorial experience. As you begin sipping, vibrant green aromas coat your palate. Towards the middle, notes of unripe tree fruits and peaches arrive, adding depth and character to the cup. The aftertaste is of blooming white orchids, an unforgettable cup of first flush 2021.
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
Anytime
Picking date 15-Mar-2021
Best consumed Hot
the experience
(liquor)
aroma
Vegetal with notes of fresh greens, tree bark, star fruit and muted floral accents
appearance
Light gold
taste
A light-bodied, brisk cup which resonates with vibrant green attributes, reminiscent of fresh greens, tree bark and cut grass right from the start. These flavors continue to dominate for the most part till it gradually subsides to reveal delightful accents of carambola, unripe tree fruit and hints of peach around the edges; rendering more depth and character to the cup. Delicate accents of white orchids is discernible towards the end, which lingers on in the aftertaste; making for a majestic cup of first flush Darjeeling.
COMPLEMENTS
Best enjoyed on its own or with a hearty breakfast spread
dry leaf
aroma
Fresh cut greens, hazelnut, cedar, hint of candied fruits complemented by light notes of garden flowers
appearance
Nicely rolled, medium-sized, imperial green leaves with some silvery buds and olive-green leaf cuttings
infusion
aroma
Fresh-smelling;with soothing accents of snowdrops, gardenia and subtle citrusy undertones
appearance
Bright, olive-green leaves; some with one leaf and a bud interspersed with broad matte-green single leaves
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
3 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
Best consumed
To enhance your tea-drinking experience
