From one of the highest plantations on the same level of cultivation come the finest teas, which were the first to be awarded a gold medal for excellent product quality as early as 1884. Ideal climatic conditions still favour consistently above-average products today, which repeatedly fetch top prices in the tea trade. We only buy finely worked batches from this garden with many leaf tips and the flowery, nutty aroma and taste typical of the variety. The correct preparation of DarjeelingFTGFOP1 Teesta Valley First Flush black tea is also crucial. Here is our tip: Use 4-5 heaped teaspoons/1 litre of Darjeeling FTGFOP1 Teesta Valley First Flush black tea and steep it at 100 ̊C Celsius for about 2-4 minutes.