Teabox Roasted Darjeeling Black

A fresh blend of unique Black teas, marked with burnt-wood & smoky aromas.

Size:

100g/3.5oz

100g/3.5oz

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300g/10.5oz

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500g/17.5oz

Variant

Story

Inspired by the majestic hills of Darjeeling, our master blenders at Teabox embark on a journey to craft this exquisite Roasted Darjeeling Black tea, a blend thatepitomizesthe artistry and expertise of our Specialty blends.

With a meticulous selection process led by our panel of experienced tasters, we handpick base teas from over 300+ samples, ensuring only the finest leaves are chosen. These superior summer flush black teas, sourced from renowned high-elevation estates, are a testament to the divine terroir. Carefully plucked from elevations ranging between 3500 ft to 5500 ft above sea level, each leaf captures the essence of the season with unparalleled freshness, character and aroma.

With its beautifully-rolled, blackish leaves and a harmonious medley of smoky-woody and high-fired accents, this cup embodies the spirit of summer in Darjeeling, offering a symphony of brisk and lively flavors that linger on the palate.

Why Premium Pricing?

Our prices are premium. We could reduce our prices.
But then, your Tea would not be:

-Ethically sourced from the best estates of India
-Stored in a dehumidified warehouse
-Vacuum-sealed to lock in freshness
-Hand-picked or hand-crafted at origin
-Delivered fresh in a week
-Impacting 3.5 mn tea pluckers

With Teabox you get the best for the cup & the community.🙏

Shipping

Your order undergoes 1 day of processing, and we provide a tracking link once it has shipped. Delivery times vary based on the chosen shipping option:

Express: 5-8 days
Standard: 12-18 days

Since we ship fresh teas from the Himalayan foothills in India that normally cover 10,000+ miles via air, to qualify for free Express shipping, order value thresholds are as follows for these countries.

Australia - 74 AUD
Canada - 64 CAD
Russia - 8,000 RUB
Singapore - 52 SGD
South Korea - 59347 KRW
United Arab Emirates - 148 AED
United Kingdom - 30 GBP
USA - 39 USD

For EU countries, please note that we collect nominal duties and taxes up front (on the checkout), and the price you pay is the landed cost/door-delivery cost. You would not have to pay anything extra.

For other countries, unless specified otherwise at checkout, our terms of trade are 'DAP' (Delivered at Place without payment of duty and taxes of the destination country). Under DAP, the buyer is responsible for paying for the goods, import clearance inspection, import formalities, destination duties and taxes, and providing a complete address with correct contact details. Teabox is responsible for providing the goods with the necessary documentation, arranging pickup, carriage, and door delivery, and handling origin customs formalities.

Freshness Journey

Real fresh teas with transparent evidence of 'where' the tea was manufactured, and 'when' it was manufactured, verified by picking and processing dates

Picked & Processed

8th-9th Sep'25

Arrived at Teabox

Within 24 hrs of manufacturing of the teas at estate, we receive them

10th Sep'25

Sorted & Cleaned

We do hand sorting of the teas to ensure our customers only receive whole leaves and not dust

11th Sep'25

Vacuum Packed

We vacuum pack the teas to ensure freshness and protect it from the 4 enemies (light/heat/moisture/oxygen)

11th Sep'25

Stored for Freshness

Post vacuum packing, the teas are stored in one of its kind cold chain facility in India to ensure the quality is preserved

11th Sep'25

Ready to Ship

Usually delivers within 5-7 Biz Days

On your order.

The Reason Why Your Teas Are Fresh

As the only facility near the source, our close proximity to the estates ensures teas reach within 24-48 hours of production

Harvest

We believe in 100% Transparency of product traceability & its origins

Second Flush

The season of teas picked between the four flushes(harvests) of the year

Season

FTGFOP1

Refers to Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe One: A superior, whole leaf grade of tea, renowned for its exquisite quality

Grade

Chinary

Represents the cultivar of the Tea Plant

Speciality

High

The amount of Caffeine this tea contains

Caffeine

Certifications

100% Pure & Fresh Darjeeling Tea

Certified by the Tea Board of India under the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India. Darjeeling CTM License No.- DJ/489/13032015/TE

TEA BOARD OF INDIA LICENCE

DARJEELING CERTIFIED TRADE MARK

With the rise of adulterated Darjeeling teas blended with teas from different regions, it is important to choose an authentic Indian brand. All of our Darjeeling teas, sourced fresh from the gardens, are sold with a Certified Trademark license.

How To Steep

Steeping Method

Step 1

Start by heating water in a kettle

Step 2

Measure precise tea leaves for the teapot/infuser.

Step 3

Pour the hot water over the leaves

Step 4

Let it steep for the recommended duration

Step 5

Strain and enjoy sipping your freshly steeped tea.

Steeping Method

5fl oz/
150ml

185°-194°F/
85°C-90°C

1.25tsp/2g/
0.07 oz

5
mins

Steep
Once

Storage Instructions

Airtight container, away from heat, sunlight and moisture.

Tasting Notes

From our Chief Tea Taster

Aroma

Marked by notes of burnt wood, unripe tree fruit,smoky with subtle hint of red berries

Appearance

Dark Amber

Taste

A full-bodied, brisk cup which starts with pronounced notes of burnt wood interlaced with a subtle earthy character which hums along throughout.

Pleasant hints of astringency is discernible towards the middle and around the edges from the smoky and firewood flavors; which however is balanced by pleasant raw fruity tones towards the finish.

A savoury aftertaste of red berries leaves a radiant feel on the palate.

YOU ASKED WE ANSWERED

Why does this tea not have an estate name to it?

This is not a Single-origin tea but crafted by skilfully blending teas from 4-5 estates in the region.

At Teabox, we have a meticulous blending process that aims to achieve a desired taste profile, allowing for the harmonious balance of flavors and characteristics from different tea gardens.

The result is a unique blend that captures the essence of the region while offering a carefully curated and distinctive tea-drinking experience.

What is the basic flavor profile of this tea ?

The basic flavor profile of this tea is characterized by a robust and distinctive cup. This unique summer black tea offers high-fired, smoky-woody flavors that provide a bold and intense experience.

The infusion culminates with a delicate fruity note, adding a layer of complexity to the overall taste.

These teas, often associated with regions like Darjeeling, showcase a remarkable balance between the strength of their bold flavors and the subtlety of a nuanced sweetness.

Can you tell me about the plant type this tea is made from ?

This tea is meticulously crafted from the Chinary variety of the Camellia sinensis tea plant.

Chinary tea plants are typically grown from seeds, contributing to a diverse genetic makeup that enhances the complexity of flavors in the tea leaves.

This method of cultivation adds an extra layer of richness to the tea, reflecting the inherent diversity within the Chinary variety and elevating the overall tea-drinking experience.

Does this tea contain caffeine?

Being a black tea, like all teas made from the Camellia sinensis plant, does contain caffeine.

In fact, due to the slightly longer oxidation process commonly associated with summer harvests, these teas often exhibit higher caffeine levels compared to some other black teas.

What is the recommended steeping method for this tea?

1. Begin by heating water to around 185°F-194°F (85°C-90°C).
2. Place 1-2 teaspoons of tea leaves in a teapot or infuser.
3. Pour the hot water over the leaves
4. Let them steep for 4-5 minutes.
5. Strain and enjoy sipping.

Experimenting with steeping times will reveal different nuances in the tea, offering a personalized and enjoyable tasting experience.

Can this tea be enjoyed with milk and sugar?

Yes, given this tea's distinctive smoky-woody character, it complements well with the addition of milk and sugar. The robust & full-bodied flavor profile harmonizes with the creaminess of milk, creating a balanced and enjoyable tea experience.

Moreover, the addition of milk tends to tone down the astringency, making it a versatile choice for those who prefer a milder cup.

Whether savored plain or with the enhancements of milk and sugar, this tea offers a customizable and delightful tea-drinking experience.

Does the flavor profile of this tea stay the same throughout the year ?

The flavor profile of this tea maintains its distinctive characteristics consistently throughout the year.

This exceptional blend is crafted to deliver a robust and nuanced cup, ensuring that the intrinsic burnt-woody & smoky flavors remain a constant signature.

Regardless of the seasonal variations and harvest times, the careful selection and blending process by tea masters at Teabox contribute to a tea that consistently embodies the unique attributes of the blend, providing a reliably exceptional and refined tea-drinking experience.

Frequently Purchased

5 stars: 50 (93%)
4 stars: 4 (7%)
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1 star: 0 (0%)

Amazing taste !!

Flavour profile was exactly as described on the site. Looking forward to taste other varieties.

Thank you Teabox

Someone who is on a budget but want a quality Darjeeling tea with beautiful aroma this is one….. this is my second time buy and extremely happy to get quality tea from tea box…. Keep up the good work 🙏🏼💐

Great tasting tea

I picked my favourite teas from the variety pack and I have to say that these teas have the great tastes that I experienced before. Will definitely be back for more - my new favourite cups of tea!

Finally arrived!

I was eagerly waiting for my tea (Tea box Roasted Darjeeling Black Tea). It had been held up in US customs for a few days... The tracking was helpful and it was worth the wait. I love the smoky flavor.

Fantastic

I have been purchasing from Tea Box for quite some time now. This is my third or fourth order every single tea that has come from this fine company has been excellent. Delivery has been quick each time. Great stuff.

Very refreshing tea

Love that it’s actually leaves not just shavings that’s why it taste so fresh and beautifully roasted. Really enjoyed drinking this. Will definitely buy again

Teabox Review My History with tea

To Teabox

I generally do not give reviews because I end up being asked for them from a hundred different websites for stuff I haven’t bought. But here I obviously have made an exception to that rule.

Before I get into the teas I bought from you, I’d like to give you my history with tea. When I was 15 (back in 1965) I found 4 tins of loose leaf tea from Wagner & Sons. They were Ch’a Ching, Earl Gray, Darjeeling & English Breakfast. I strictly followed their instructions and found I was drinking warm water. So I experimented and added a teaspoon of tea to each cup and found there was some flavor there. I added another teaspoon and I was infatuated with the flavor. When my tins ran out I could not find a store that sold loose leaf tea.

But in 1986 when I moved to a new city and I searched for a store that sold tea I found one. It sold loose leaf tea in an 8oz clear glass cup. Caffeinated tea had a black handle and decaffeinated tea had a green handle. When those ran out I went back to buy some more but the store was gone. A decade later I found a store (Teavana) in a city an hour from where I lived, but I would go there from time to time for various reasons and I always stopped by the Teavana store and bought some tea. Unfortunately, Starbucks bought Teavana, closed all their stores and shutdown their website.

I then went to the web and found several sites but the one I liked the best was Adagio only until recently they did not offer Darjeeling tea. But since you are most exclusively Darjeeling I have tried your tea. I bought 3 different versions of Darjeeling and I have done the same experiments I did way back in 1965 and I’ve found I still like the 3 teaspoons per cup. I have enjoyed all the varieties I bought from you and I’ll buy some again when I finish these. Only it will be a while. I have to watch my caffeine intake. So I drink one cup of your tea every other day. But I do like the way tea helps me relax and it is always a joy to my palate.

I look forward to trying another version of your tea (especially your Chi).

Sincerely,

Michael S. Spangler

Delicious!

Delicious and perfect marriage between flavours of black tea and hojicha. Toasty roasty comforting goodness.

intense and mysterious

I love it! Perhaps my favorite

Cha aroma

Flavour and taste is awesome.

refreshing

fresh n smooth

Great tea

The description of the tea on the web site was accurate and the flavour was wonderful. I will defiantly order again.

One of the best teas in the market

Loved the richness and flavour

Love to sip

Love to sip

For the morning

Strong wake me up. I love this in the morning.

Great Aroma of Burnt & smokey

Great aroma

Nicely roasted blend

For the price, this is a good blend of 2nd flush Darjeeling teas, nicely roasted. It is one of my current choices for breakfast. Best not oversteeped.

Ideal for all Darjeeling tea lovers!

Nice

It's a great tea. I preferred adding mint and lime to it. It has a subtle smoky aroma which is makes it even more special.

There is no replacement for this tea

Very fine tea

Good tea, fragrance, color of liqueur, and takes nicely a bit of milk, for a very fine cup of tea.

Aroma and freshness like never before

Taste and aroma is so refreshing that appeals more cups to have in evening.

Excellent product

The tea was elegant. Packaging was ver nice. The tea had a wooden flavour with a nice light aroma. Best suited for evening.

Feels like straigt from the garden

I am a tea enthasist and this is great!

I am about to order more

I drink a lot of tea and this is one of my favourite

Surely this one of the best tea from Teabox. The taste is awsome. Will recomend to others.

This has to be my favourite

For those who loves strong teas.

It smells kind of smoky and that make me feel good

I can smell the freshness of this tea

Teabox Roasted Darjeeling Black

Freshness Journey

The Reason Why Your Teas Are Fresh

Harvest

Certifications

How To Steep

Tasting Notes

YOU ASKED WE ANSWERED

Frequently Purchased

Customer Reviews