Clear glass cup filled with dark liquid on a matching saucer against a white background
Clear glass cup filled with dark liquid on a matching saucer against a white background

Darjeeling Happy Valley FTGFOP

Grown at high altitude in the historic Happy Valley Estate near Darjeeling, this premium tea brews a light golden amber cup with a delicate floral aroma. Smooth and refined, it offers notes of muscatel grape, honey, and ripe fruit. It's the perfect tea for late morning or afternoon sipping.

£13.50
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Description

Sourced from the renowned Happy Valley Tea Estate, located at high elevation near Darjeeling town in the Indian Himalayas, this FTGFOP (Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe) is a beautifully crafted, high-grade tea. The estate, established in 1854, is known for producing delicate, fine teas grown at altitudes over 2,100 meters.

This Darjeeling brews a light golden amber liquor with a floral, muscatel aroma which is a signature of quality second flush teas. On the palate, it is smooth and elegant, offering notes of ripe stone fruit, hints of honey, and a gentle astringency that leaves a clean, crisp finish.

Best enjoyed in the late morning or early afternoon, this tea is perfect on its own to appreciate its subtle character. A sophisticated choice for those who enjoy light, aromatic black teas with a refined flavour profile.

TIME: Morning / Afternoon

INFUSIONS: 2

TYPE: Black Tea

ORIGIN: India

CAFFEINE: High
Brewing instructions
  • Use around 3g of tea (1-2 heaped teaspoons) in 250ml of water
  • Use freshly boiled water
  • Infuse for 4 minutes depending on your preferred strength
Health Benefits

All tea originates from the same plant, Camellia Sinensis, but the final product varies in style, taste, and caffeine content depending on how it is processed.

Black tea, which undergoes full oxidation, has a lower concentration of polyphenols compared to green tea, but it has a higher caffeine and tannin content. Despite concerns about tannins, research shows that the levels present in tea do not appear to have any harmful effects on the body. In fact, black tea offers several health benefits, including:

  • Improved heart health
  • Better gut health
  • Enhanced focus

It also contains antioxidants such as theaflavins and thearubigins, which help combat oxidative stress. Also, tea is rich in the amino acid L-theanine, which is known for promoting relaxation and reducing stress and anxiety without causing drowsiness.
Ingredients

Black Tea.
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