Organic Darjeeling
Steinthal
FTGFOP1
First Flush

Name: Steinthal FTGFOP1 Organic Darjeeling First Flush
SKU: 4885-bio
Price: 10.90 EUR
Availability: InStock

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SKU

4885-bio

Steinthal FTGFOP1 Organic Darjeeling First Flush

A very mineral and especially creamy Darjeeling with fruity, dry champagne notes. From the oldest tea estate in Darjeeling. Hand-harvested and -rolled buds and leaves. 100g

Details	Hand-picked, hand-rolled first flush Darjeeling
Character	Mineral, creamy, fruity-dry, slightly tart
Tea Estate	Steinthal Estate
Terroir	Singmari, Darjeeling, India
Harvest	First flush, March 2023, hand-harvested
Leaf	FTGFOP1
Cultivar	Camellia Sinensis, China
Elevation	650-2,000m above sea level
Oxidation/Fermentation	Light oxidation. Delicate buds and leaves, hand-picked and selected in the morning. Long and natural withering process followed by hand-rolling. Brief, controlled oxidation for development of a fine aroma. Gentle drying.
Processing Method	Orthodox
Drying	Oven drying at 100°C
Organic Cert.	Certified organic since 2001
Grade	91/100 p. (Darjeeling category); Premium

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Steinthal Estate

Founded by the German missionary Steinthal in 1852, the estate is one of the oldest in Darjeeling. The tea gardens produce exceptional Darjeeling. The Steinthal Estate converted to organic cultivation relatively early in 2001.

Flavour

A very mineral Darjeeling with a pleasant creaminess. Slightly malty with a pleasant tartness and notes of a fruity, dry champagne

Leaf

FTGFOP1: (Special) Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe

Cup

Vibrant dark yellow

Black tea is the most oxidised form of tea. In contrast to green tea, the oxidation of the leaves after harvest and withering is not stopped with heat, but rather further facilitated by intensive rolling of the leaves, which breaks open cell walls and exposes the enzymes responsible for oxidation. Over the course of this process the leaves change from green to black and a full-bodied and broad aroma develops. The cup 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 Steinthal Estate is located near the city of Darjeeling and encompasses more than 1,600ha. The tea garden grows the China hybrid cultivar which is known for producing fine green first flushes with especially fresh and fruity notes. The estate is quite picturesque and has a view of the nearby Singtom Estate. Steinthal lies along the Rungeet River which connects the tea garden with the Teesta River.

Single Origin

This tea is exclusively sourced from the above mentioned tea farm in Darjeeling, India. Sourced directly from the tea estate.

Organic Certification

Preparation

Brewing Guide

2 heaped tsp per 200-300ml (80-90°C) water. Steep for 2-3 minutes.

Packaging

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

Recommended Teapot

The ideal teapot for Darjeeling is a porcelain teapot.

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.

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Organic Darjeeling
Steinthal
FTGFOP1
First Flush