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Freshness Journey
Our Unique & Transparent procurement process, from leaf to cup-
Period of Manufacture
25th-26th July'22
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Blended at Teabox
Within 24 hours of manufacture at the estate we receive our teas.
28th July'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.
29th July'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.
29th July'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.
29th July'22
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Ready to Ship
30th July'22
KNOW YOUR TEA
Situated in the verdant plains of Upper Assam, the gardens of Halmari with a legacy of over 100 years produce exquisite summer teas. This year we bring forth a delectable harvest from this biodiverse estate. A medium-bodied, mellow cup with delectable notes of malt and date palm, each sip elevates the palate with a lively intensity. The taste of yellow raisins lingers as a sweet aftertaste, creating an unforgettable second flush experience with this distinguished 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
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 25-Jul-2022
Best consumed Hot
Grade
TGFOP1 - Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe One.Long, twisted and full of tips although less wiry when compared to FTGFOP1.
TGFOP
Invoice
Unique Reference Number For this Batch
OR-445

the experience
(liquor)

aroma
Marked by notes of malt, date palm, yellow raisins along with soft floral undertones
appearance
Amber
taste
A medium-bodied, mellow cup which beams with vibrant malty flavors right from the start. The flavors hum along throughout, interrupted by delectable tones of yellow raisins and date palm towards the middle; rendering greater depth and vivacious intensity to the liquor. Light floral undertones come through towards the end, which however subside to finish on a lingering, sweet aftertaste. An ode to the senses !
COMPLEMENTS
A hearty breakfast spread of buttered toast, scrambled eggs, sablés, puff pastry and fresh fruits
dry leaf
aroma
Cashew, malt, hint of cocoa with a gourmet score of nougatine
appearance
Evenly sized, blackish leaves interspersed with ample golden tips
infusion
aroma
Sweet; akin to dates, ripened tree fruit, malt and muted honeyed accents
appearance
Short, bright-coppery leaves; some with short stems detached
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
Lemon
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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