Darjeeling Lopchu Golden Orange Pekoe Black

Burnt-smoky aroma with hint of earthiness brighten this beloved cup.

Size: 100g/3.5oz

Freshness Journey

Real fresh teas with transparent evidence of 'where' the tea was manufactured, and 'when' it was manufactured, verified by picking and processing dates
Submit
Picked & Processed
15th-16th Sep'25
Submit
Arrived at Teabox Submit
Within 24 hrs of manufacturing of the teas at estate, we receive them
17th Sep'25
Submit
Sorted & Cleaned Submit
We do hand sorting of the teas to ensure our customers only receive whole leaves and not dust
18th Sep'25
Submit
Vacuum Packed Submit
We vacuum pack the teas to ensure freshness and protect it from the 4 enemies (light/heat/moisture/oxygen)
18th Sep'25
Submit
Stored for Freshness Submit
Post vacuum packing, the teas are stored in one of its kind cold chain facility in India to ensure the quality is preserved
18th Sep'25
Submit
Ready to Ship Submit
Usually delivers within 5-7 Biz Days
19th Sep'25

The Reason Why Your Teas Are Fresh

As the only facility near the source, our close proximity to the estates ensures teas reach within 24-48 hours of production
image
image

Harvest

We believe in 100% Transparency of product traceability & its origins
Submit
Second Flush Submit
The season of teas picked between the four flushes(harvests) of the year
Season
Submit
GOP Submit
Refers to Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe: Refers to High-grade, whole leaf tea with some tips
Grade
Submit
Chinary Submit
Represents the cultivar of the Tea Plant
Speciality
Submit
Medium Submit
The amount of Caffeine this tea contains
Caffeine

Certifications

Submit
Submit
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
Submit
TEA BOARD OF INDIA LICENCE
Submit
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.

How To Steep

Submit
Step 1
Start by heating water in a kettle
Submit
Step 2
Measure precise tea leaves for the teapot/infuser.
Submit
Step 3
Pour the hot water over the leaves
Submit
Step 4
Let it steep for the recommended duration
Submit
Step 5
Strain and enjoy sipping your freshly steeped tea.
Steeping Method
Submit
5.07fl oz/
150 ml
Submit
185°-194°F/
85°C-90°C
Submit
1.5Tsp/2.5g/
0.09oz
Submit
5
mins
Submit
Steep
Once
Storage Instructions
Store in a cool dry place away from heat, sunlight and moisture. Use an airtight container to minimize contact with O2

Tasting Notes

From our Chief Tea Taster
Submit
Aroma
Earthy, unripe tree fruit, burnt wood, smoky with undertones of red berries.
Appearance
Dark Amber
Taste
A full-bodied liquor with an earthy sweetness interlaced with vibrant notes of tropical tree fruit and undertones of burnt wood.

A pleasant level of astringency comes around from the smoky and firewood flavours which percolates through the length.

Overall, a smooth cup brimming with briskness and brightens the palate with a savoury aftertaste of red berries.
Submit

YOU ASKED WE ANSWERED

  • 5 stars: 23 (92%)
  • 4 stars: 2 (8%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
A
Ashok
Mother of all tea

Probably the oldest and most standard of Darjeeling long leaf varieties, this never fails to please the pallet. A must for every tea connoisseur, and for those who are taking their first steps into the world of gourmet tea making !

F
Favid
Fruity with a woodsie undertone

Always underlying fruity notes.

J
Janis McCarthy (Crawley, GB)
Wonderful fresh flavour

I just love this tea .

N
Nathan (Phoenix, US)
Amazing flavor profile after it cools off a bit.

I add milk and a very neutral honey to my Darjeelings to expand the profile a bit by letting the milk give it more structure and allowing the honey to bring out the bright notes a little more. Using a neutral honey is key, as many of the fancy honeys will mask the tea profile with their flower notes. That being said, this tea absolutely sings when the temperature falls to between warm and hot and even expands into different flavors at room temperature. Very impressive, the cacao and surprisingly mint really shine through. Golden is aptly named, as the tea feels golden in your mouth and the muscatel truly shines with Sauternes and earth carrying through the entire symphony of flavors.

A
Alison Shipway (Bicester, GB)
Wow

This tea is so fresh and clear. I no longer want to spoil it with milk as the flavour is superb with no hint of bitterness.
What I used to drink can no longer be called tea!

G
Gary C. (Cambridge, GB)
My wife's favourite

I grew up thinking Orange Pekoe was a tea I didn't like.
I tried this one and discovered to my amazement, my wife is a genius!
6 stars if could, this tea is now my favourite too!

A
Alexis Ravencall (Milwaukee, US)
Amazing Tea

This tea is amazing! Beautiful aroma and flavor, no bitterness at all. One of my favorites!

T
Timothy Moore (Steeleville, US)
Orange Pekoe Black

When I received my tea I made a cup right away. The taste was fresh and I enjoyed the cup I made.

S
Sandra (Luton, GB)
Delicious

My favourite tea . Strong without any hint of bitterness. Absolutely love it .

S
Steve Tedman (Hassocks, GB)
Excellent tea

I tried this tea as part of the trial pack. I didn't like the Earl Grey but that's a personal preference. The other teas in the trial pack were all very good, but the Darjeeling Lopchu Flowery Orange Pekoe was so good I immediately ordered a full pack. It is quite simply the best tea I have ever tasted and will make a regular order. So glad I discovered it!

I
INDRAJIT SIL (Bengaluru, IN)
Deliciously light and full of flavour

Light yet full of rich flavor, this is the perfect companion for my evening tea or anytime I desire a refreshing and satisfying beverage. Crafted to delight the palate throughout the day.

C
Customer (Jaipur, IN)
Amazing Fresh

I have been drinking Lopchu Golden Pekoe sourced from various vendors, but it was never better than the one from Teabox; it is amazing.

S
S.M. (Coimbatore, IN)
Nice Aroma

Nice smell & tasty. No dust in the last sip.

A
Ann English (Rockville, US)
Chai sampler

Very aromatic and every blend is delicious! A great gift for the tea drinkers in your life!

J
Jimmie Ritchie (Hyattsville, US)
Love Kadak

I’ve tried many, many brands of Black tea as I love the bold rich taste versus other teas. Teabox’s Kadak is my new favorite.

JR in VA.

K
Kim
Great taste!

Amazing fresh taste. Loved it!

M
Minakshi
Refreshing

Refreshing right from the first sip!

S
Siddhartha
freshness in a box!

exquisite taste, refined flavour,the perfect blend undisturbed!!

R
Rajan Mathrani Mathrani
I have been drinking...

I have been drinking Lopchu Golden Orange Pekoe over 50 years.

S
SHUBHRA
As I had imagined....

As I had imagined. Very aromatic.

m
michael
A good strong flavoured...

A good strong flavoured tea, good rounded taste

s
seema
Very tasty & contented...

Very tasty & contented soothing cup, enjoy every time,

D
Deepak
Disappointing Sale

This has been a long-time family favourite, since the 1960's. All the remembered qualities have been retained. After becoming a regular customer of Teabox, I have also developed a liking for other teas, from Assam and the Nilgiris. Unfortunately, under the new discount policy of Teabox, I am forced to buy 500 gms of a particular tea in order to take advantage of the discount, which is disappointing. Kindly go through my shopping records, especially before 2020, to see my preference trends. Hope you can help me to obtain more of my preferred teas without having to order 500 gms of each.

A
Arunava
A perfect beginning of...

A perfect beginning of a morning.

T
Tony
My go-to afternoon cup - a traditional black that's great with milk

I drink several different teas, most from the the Assam region. But my go-to afternoon cup is the Orange Pekoe. It's a rich black tea that tastes great with milk. It reminds me of the comfort of drinking tea with my mother when I was a teenager. I can't promise it will remind you of YOUR mother, but you will find it a great traditional cup.