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Guranse Spring Flush
SFTGFOP-1 Organic

Name: GURANSE SPRING FLUSH SFTGFOP1 ORGANIC
SKU: 4435-bio
Price: 11.90 EUR
Availability: InStock

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4435-bio

Nutty and sweet spring first flush black tea from the Guranse Estate, one of the highest-ranking tea gardens in Nepal. Hand-picked, best orthodox quality. Certified organic cultivation, 100g

One of the highest-ranking tea gardens in the world
Certified organic cultivation without the use of plant protection products
Recognised for commitment to social activism, not only to employees

Aroma	Intense, creamy, notes of walnut, pleasant and fruity tartness
Tea farm	Guranse Estate
Terroir	Hile, Dhankuta, Nepal
Harvest	Spring flush, April 2023, hand-harvested
Leaves	SFTGFOP1: Super Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe
Cultivar	Tukda (T-78, T-383, T-1); BB157
Elevation	1,300-1,800m above sea level.
Oxidation	20-49% medium oxidation
Procesing	Orthodox
Withering-/Oxidation	Withering, rolling, dry roasting (230-250°C), 20-30 minutes, selection
Organic	Certified orgainc cultivation without the use of plant protection products
Quality	94/100 p. (black tea category); Premium

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The EU-organic certified farm is managed with an emphasis on social activism, offering educational and training programs for the employees and their children. Traditionally, cultivation has been done on a purely natural basis without the use of chemical pesticides or artificial fertilisers.

Flavour

A nutty and sweet spring first flush with a creamy texture. From certified organic cultivation at the Guranse Estate, one of the highest-ranking tea gardens in the world. The tea captivates with its fresh character and tartness. Suitable for second infusions.

Leaf

Fine and dark leaves, uniformly oxidised

Cup

Attractive orange-red

Black tea is the most oxidised form of tea. Unlike green tea, where the oxidation of the leaves is stopped with heat after they've been harvested and withered, black tea leaves are thoroughly rolled, which breaks open cell walls and exposes the enzymes responsible for oxidation. During this process, the leaves change from green to black and a full-bodied and broad aroma develops. When brewed, the tea is often orange or red, which is where the Chinese name for this tea (hong cha, meaning "red tea") comes from.

We go to great lengths to identify the finest organic tea farms across the world’s most celebrated terroirs. All our teas are sourced directly from the farmer and, with a few exceptions, are certified organic or come from pesticide-free farms. Each batch of tea for every harvest is tested for pesticides and other pollutants in an independent German lab to ensure they meet our strict quality standards as well as HACCP food safety requirements.

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Cultivation & Processing

The Guranse Estate is one of the highest-ranking tea gardens in the world. The climatic conditions in the highlands of Hile in Dhankuta Province, eastern Nepal are ideal. The elevation ensures an advantageous bracing climate with significant temperature fluctuations between day and night. The relatively high rainfall is balanced out by good drainage on the hill slopes.

Single origin

This tea is sourced exclusively from the above-mentioned tea estate in Hile, Nepal. Purchased directly from the estate.

Organic Certification

Preparation

Brewing guide

2 heaped teaspoons per 200-300ml water (80-85°C). Steep for 2 minutes.

Packaging

High quality, airtight, resealable standing zipper pouch with 9 protective layers to preserve flavour and protect against oxidation and contamination.

Recommended Teapot

A neutral porcelain or glass teapot with a built-in strainer, which allows the tea to float and steep freely, is recommended. A Gaiwan is also very well suited for tea.

Recommended Storage

Ideally store in an airtight, double-coated metal tin..

Test results

We find it very important that our teas are pure and produced in a way that respects the environment. For this reason, each one of our teas is tested for pesticide residues by an independent laboratory, the results of which can be found here. Some of our teas are also tested for specific nutritional compounds, in which case the test results are also published here.

Confirmation of analysis

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Guranse Spring Flush
SFTGFOP-1 Organic

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