Giddapahar Classic Darjeeling First Flush Black Tea (DJ 15/2022)

About the Tea

Date of Picking/Harvest - 30th March 2022

All VAHDAM® India Darjeeling Teas are sourced directly from the plantations within days of harvest, cleaned & vacuum sealed at source in India to preserve freshness & aroma. The teas are then shipped directly to our fulfillment centers in the United States and then delivered to your doorstep. Experience tea, as fresh as in the gardens.

INVOICE NO.

DJ 15

Grade

FTGFOP 1

SEASON

Spring/First Flush

CAFFEINE

Medium Caffeine

About The Estate

Amongst the smallest tea estates in Darjeeling, Giddapahar makes for size with quality. The lush green estate is just an hour from Kurseong, and every aspect of tea making - from plucking to packing, is supervised personally by the owners, ensuring consistently high-quality teas.

Location

Darjeeling, India

Bushes

China

Altitude

4,500 ft.

Tasting Notes

Appearance - Shiny black and green leaves with an occasional brown open leaf, well-made with one or two tips

Aroma - Toasty and nutty, with a prominent hue of soft vegetal sweetness that is so reminiscent of honeysuckle

Taste - Crisp and bright cup with a touch of astringent that accentuates the caramel sweetness amidst teasing hints of mock orange and geraniums

Steeping Instructions

Water – 180ml
Use O2 rich water, running stream or RO filtered.

Temperature
85-90 C / 194-212 F

Leaves
2g

Steeping
5 minutes

Condiments
Add sugar or honey as per taste

To be served without milk.

Best Consumed - Hot

121% Pure & Unblended Darjeeling Tea.

Certified the Tea Board of India under the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India. Darjeeling CTM Licence No. - DJ/590/27092016/T

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Most of the Darjeeling being sold across the world is blended with other region teas to earn higher profits. Always choose a trusted source for your Darjeeling Tea with a valid CTM licence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Flush?

First Flush is the first harvest of the season. In Darjeeling, the First Flush teas are harvested with the onset of Spring around the first week of March.

What makes First Flush teas highly-prized around the world?

First Flush teas from Darjeeling are highly sought after by connoisseurs for their signature freshness and fragrance. The young leaves are delightfully green with silvery tips, and make a sweet, light, and decadent cup with a distinct hue of Spring flowers.

What is so special about Single Estate?

Unlike teas blended with teas from multiple estates, Single Estate teas are from a single tea estate and not blended with any other teas. VAHDAM® India's Single Estate teas also mention Invoice No. and Date of Plucking of the teas - identifying the exact lot that is available only with VAHDAM® India and no one else!

Are these really from the famous Darjeeling tea-growing region?

Yes! All 100% pure Darjeeling teas come with the Tea Board of India's DARJEELING TEA logo. This logo is allowed only for 100% genuine and authentic Darjeeling teas and is a guarantee that you are buying certified Darjeeling tea.

How are the teas packaged?

After sourcing our teas directly from plantations within hours of harvest, we bring them to our state-of-the-art tea facility in New Delhi, India. The teas then go through rigorous rounds of cleaning, sorting, quality testing to remove any impurities/dust/foreign particles. Post 10+ quality checkpoints for leaf size, aroma, liquor, flavors, etc., these are vacuum-packaged in opaque aluminum-lined bags using sophisticated machinery. These vacuum bags are then stored in a dehumidified, temperature-controlled warehouse which ensures that the teas remain garden-fresh and maintain their character. Further, required quantities are packed in smaller vacuum-sealed packs which are boxed in the retail boxes and then sent over to our own delivery centers located in various parts of the world.

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This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration.

The information provided on this site is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional.

You should not use the information on this site for diagnosis of any health problem or as a substitute for medication or other treatment prescribed by your physician or health care provider.

This product is made in a facility that processes tree nuts, mustard, sesame and milk.

Best of the lot

This is a delightful leaf tea with a dark brew (the way I prefer it). The smokey aroma is quite strong. I preferred letting it brew for upto a little over 6 minutes, but that is a matter of personal choice. The proportion of leaf is high altho I wish it was higher. However, at this price point the blend is excellent.

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