The Red (black) Tea Darjeeling Avongrove First Flush is classified as SFTGFOP1 (Special Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe), a designation reserved for the finest black teas from Darjeeling. The Avongrove tea plantation is famous for its First Flush teas which generally tend to have an intense flavor and a aftertaste that lasts infusion after infusion. The aroma is light and floral, while the taste is delicate. This tea comes from the Kurseong valley, in the Darjeeling district. The leaves of the Avongrove First Flush black tea SFTGFOP1 are medium-small in size, rolled in shape and quite slender. The colors are a mix of brown and various shades of brown with some bright green leaves and many silver-white buds covered in soft down. Once infused, they release gentle aromas with delicate vegetal notes, floral notes, and a hint of lemon balm. The liquor in the cup presents an elegant pale gold color, very clear. The first notes of the Avongrove First Flush black tea SFTGFOP1 reveal themselves to be delicate and not at all sharp, with a sweet taste reminiscent of orange blossom honey. Floral hints reminiscent of wildflowers and thorny bushes follow, finishing with slightly citrusy notes of lemon balm and mandarin peel. There is no bitterness or astringency present: the multitude of buds makes the flavor of this tea more delicate and soft than most Darjeeling. The body is light and silky, while the persistence has citrusy peaks and gives a pleasant feeling of freshness on the palate. For a classic preparation in the Western style of Avongrove First Flush black tea SFTGFOP1, we recommend 2.5 grams of leaves (about 1 teaspoon) in a 200 ml cup with water at 85°C for an infusion time of 2-3 minutes. The tea can be strained for greater ease during tasting and the infusion times indicated above are purely suggestive, so one can also adjust according to personal taste. It is recommended to store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
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The Red (black) Tea Darjeeling Avongrove First Flush is classified as SFTGFOP1 (Special Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe), a designation reserved for the finest black teas from Darjeeling. The Avongrove tea plantation is famous for its First Flush teas which generally tend to have an intense flavor and a aftertaste that lasts infusion after infusion. The aroma is light and floral, while the taste is delicate. This tea comes from the Kurseong valley, in the Darjeeling district. The leaves of the Avongrove First Flush black tea SFTGFOP1 are medium-small in size, rolled in shape and quite slender. The colors are a mix of brown and various shades of brown with some bright green leaves and many silver-white buds covered in soft down. Once infused, they release gentle aromas with delicate vegetal notes, floral notes, and a hint of lemon balm. The liquor in the cup presents an elegant pale gold color, very clear. The first notes of the Avongrove First Flush black tea SFTGFOP1 reveal themselves to be delicate and not at all sharp, with a sweet taste reminiscent of orange blossom honey. Floral hints reminiscent of wildflowers and thorny bushes follow, finishing with slightly citrusy notes of lemon balm and mandarin peel. There is no bitterness or astringency present: the multitude of buds makes the flavor of this tea more delicate and soft than most Darjeeling. The body is light and silky, while the persistence has citrusy peaks and gives a pleasant feeling of freshness on the palate. For a classic preparation in the Western style of Avongrove First Flush black tea SFTGFOP1, we recommend 2.5 grams of leaves (about 1 teaspoon) in a 200 ml cup with water at 85°C for an infusion time of 2-3 minutes. The tea can be strained for greater ease during tasting and the infusion times indicated above are purely suggestive, so one can also adjust according to personal taste. It is recommended to store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
