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Freshness Journey
Our Unique & Transparent procurement process, from leaf to cup-
Picked & Processed12th-13th August
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Arrived at Teabox
Within 24 hours of manufacture at the estate we receive our teas.
16th August
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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.
16th August
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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.
16th August
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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.
16th August
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Ready to Ship18th August
KNOW YOUR TEA
Situated on the verdant plains of Upper Assam, the gardens of Halmari with a legacy of over 100 years are held in high regard for producing exquisite summer teas. Spread across 534 hectares of land, the brilliance of the Orthodox teas produced from this estate is unmatched in flavor and quality, ranking it among the best nine of the world. The 2021 summer harvest of Halmari has yielded a medium-bodied, mellow cup with delectable notes of malt and date palm. Mesial notes of yellow raisins accompanied with hints of cocoa elevate the palate with a lively intensity. Muted floral accents persist as a sweet aftertaste, reminiscent of a late summer afternoon, creating an unforgettable second flush experience with this distinguished Indian Harvest, 2021!
Season
The season of teas picked between the four flushes(harvests) of the year
Second Flush
Specialty
Represents the cultivar of the tea plant
Assamica
Caffeine
The amount of caffeine this tea contains
High
Time Of Day
Recommended time to savor for the best tea experience
Morning
Picking date 12-Aug-2021
Best consumed Hot
Grade
TGFOP1 - Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe One.Long, twisted and full of tips although less wiry when compared to FTGFOP1.
TGFOP1
Invoice
Unique Reference Number For this Batch
OR-499
the experience
(liquor)
aroma
Lifted notes of malt, dates, yellow raisins along with muted floral accents
appearance
Amber
taste
A medium-bodied, mellow cup which beams with pronounced notes of malt and date palm. These flavors coat the palate right from the start and hum along throughout the length of the liquor. Luscious tones of yellow raisins joined with subtle hints of cocoa are discernible around the edges and towards the back, rendering a distinct sweet and lively intensity to the cup. Muted floral accents shore up towards the finish which however ebb to finish on subtle sweet aftertaste, making for a distinguished experience of Assam Summer Black this season.
COMPLEMENTS
A hearty breakfast spread of buttered toast, scrambled eggs, sablés, puff pastry and fresh fruits
dry leaf
aroma
Malt, cashew, hint of cocoa, cedar along with a gourmet heart of frangipane
appearance
Well-twisted, evenly sized, blackish leaves with a scattering of ample golden tips
infusion
aroma
Sweet, reminiscent of malt, dates, ripened tree fruit with muted honeyed undertones
appearance
Short, bright-coppery leaves; some with stems detached
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
1.5 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
Milk
Best consumed
To enhance your tea-drinking experience
Where this tea comes from
HALMARI
TEA ESTATE
Assam, India
Located about 846.3 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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