The Red Tea (black) Darjeeling Okayti First Flush is classified as FTGFOP 1 (Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe), a classification given only to the most precious teas, composed of whole leaves and a generous amount of buds. It is harvested in March and April, at the beginning of spring, a season whose freshness it recalls with its sometimes almost pungent aromas. Its golden liquor has intense notes of flowers and citrus, with a long-lasting fragrance and a distinctive note of young olive oil. This tea comes from the Kurseong valley, in the Darjeeling district. The black tea Okayti First Flush FTGFOP1 has small whole leaves delicately rolled and is characterized by a good presence of buds. The colors range from light green and olive green to the warmer tones of brown and dark brown, up to the silvery of the small buds. Even the dry tea has an intoxicating scent of flowers and the unmistakable note of Muscat grapes typical of the best Darjeeling. Once infused, the leaves release floral notes, sweet and fruity notes of mango and figs, a fleeting vegetal nuance, and a hint reminiscent of green tomato jam. The liquor is presented in an intense golden color with amber reflections, transparent and bright. On the nose, a citrus note of lemon and verbena can be detected. The first notes of the black tea Okayti First Flush are intense and floral, with hints of wild rose. There is then a hint of young olive oil, fragrant and pungent, which finally gives way to the citrus notes of lemon, lemon balm, and citronella. In the finish, a hint of Muscat grapes emerges, while floral notes return in persistence. The body is medium-high and velvety. A slight astringency is perceived, typical of the Darjeeling first flush, which never becomes bothersome. The black tea Okayti First Flush thus offers a remarkable complexity to the palate, revealing distinct nuances with every sip and providing a very pleasant sensation of freshness. For a classic preparation according to the Western style of the black tea Okayti First Flush, 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 and a half minutes. The tea can be filtered for greater ease during tasting, and the infusion times mentioned above are meant to be purely indicative, so one can also adjust based on personal taste. It is recommended to store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
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The Red Tea (black) Darjeeling Okayti First Flush is classified as FTGFOP 1 (Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe), a classification given only to the most precious teas, composed of whole leaves and a generous amount of buds. It is harvested in March and April, at the beginning of spring, a season whose freshness it recalls with its sometimes almost pungent aromas. Its golden liquor has intense notes of flowers and citrus, with a long-lasting fragrance and a distinctive note of young olive oil. This tea comes from the Kurseong valley, in the Darjeeling district. The black tea Okayti First Flush FTGFOP1 has small whole leaves delicately rolled and is characterized by a good presence of buds. The colors range from light green and olive green to the warmer tones of brown and dark brown, up to the silvery of the small buds. Even the dry tea has an intoxicating scent of flowers and the unmistakable note of Muscat grapes typical of the best Darjeeling. Once infused, the leaves release floral notes, sweet and fruity notes of mango and figs, a fleeting vegetal nuance, and a hint reminiscent of green tomato jam. The liquor is presented in an intense golden color with amber reflections, transparent and bright. On the nose, a citrus note of lemon and verbena can be detected. The first notes of the black tea Okayti First Flush are intense and floral, with hints of wild rose. There is then a hint of young olive oil, fragrant and pungent, which finally gives way to the citrus notes of lemon, lemon balm, and citronella. In the finish, a hint of Muscat grapes emerges, while floral notes return in persistence. The body is medium-high and velvety. A slight astringency is perceived, typical of the Darjeeling first flush, which never becomes bothersome. The black tea Okayti First Flush thus offers a remarkable complexity to the palate, revealing distinct nuances with every sip and providing a very pleasant sensation of freshness. For a classic preparation according to the Western style of the black tea Okayti First Flush, 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 and a half minutes. The tea can be filtered for greater ease during tasting, and the infusion times mentioned above are meant to be purely indicative, so one can also adjust based on personal taste. It is recommended to store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
