Giddapahar Delight Red (Black) Tea

Giddapahar Delight Red (Black) Tea is an Early FTGFOP 1 (Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe), a classification given only to the most precious teas, made up of whole leaves and a generous amount of buds, the most valuable part of the plant . 

The dried leaves have many shades of green, which is unusual for a tea classified as black. 

This happens because the Darjeeling production technique sees a more aggressive withering than other teas, which leads to the loss of almost 60% of the water contained in the leaf. 

This makes complete oxidation difficult, which is why leaves especially on first flushes have this color. 

Even in the cup, the color of the liqueur is not ruby ​​red like other Indian black teas, such as Assam or Nilgiri, but remains lighter, veering towards gold and amber. 

Giddapahar Delight tea liqueur has a light floral aroma, a delicate character that immediately conquers us and makes it the perfect companion for the whole day. 

Tasting - Sight and smell Giddapahar Delight black tea has small leaves and a rolled shape, with a melange of colors that reaches various shades: military green, forest green and olive green, as well as brown and ochre. 

There are many candid white gems covered with soft hair. 

Once infused, the leaves release floral, slightly citrus aromas and a delicate vegetable note. 

The liqueur is a beautiful amber gold, transparent and with luminous reflections. 

Tasting Notes The first notes of Giddapahar Delight black tea have surprisingly vegetal scents reminiscent of sweet vegetables such as baked thistle, as well as a pleasant umami with a sweet yet savory opening. 

Then follow the floral notes of rose and wildflowers, intense but without being pungent, which fade softly into hints of vanilla. 

You can also perceive a delicate citrus with notes of cedar and a note of muscat grapes distinctive of the teas of this territory. 

The persistence is sweet and floral, with a slight hint of umami. 

The body is dense and incredibly velvety on the palate. 

A balanced and elegant tea, almost devoid of astringency and bitter hints, completely absent here. 

Place of origin Kurseong Valley, Darjeeling district, India Preparation For a classic Western-style preparation of red (black) Giddapahar Delight tea, we recommend 3-4 grams of leaves (about 3 teaspoons) in a 150 ml cup with water at 90 ° C for an infusion time of 3-4 minutes. 

The tea can be filtered for greater ease at the time of tasting and also the infusion times indicated above are intended to be purely indicative so you can also adjust according to your personal taste. 

It is recommended to store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.