{"title":"Loose leaf Tea STGFOP1 grade","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOur STGFOP1 tea collection gathers teas carrying the rarest designations in the grading system. These are Special Finest grades — the very peak of the FTGFOP classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhat Is STGFOP1 Tea?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIndeed, the \"S\" in these designations stands for Special. It is a prefix reserved for teas assessed as exceptional even within the already elite FTGFOP grade. FTGFOP itself stands for Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe, the highest standard in the grading system. These are teas operating in a class of their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFurthermore, STGFOP1, SFTGFOP, and FTGFOP1 are recognised as equivalent designations at the very pinnacle of the classification. Our STGFOP1 tea therefore represents a mark of distinction. It is awarded to the rarest and finest leaves from the world's greatest tea-growing estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eThe Significance of the Special Designation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn general, most premium teas from Darjeeling and Assam carry the TGFOP or FTGFOP grade. Only a small number of estates produce leaves of such quality that they earn the Special prefix. This typically happens in the finest growing seasons. Our STGFOP1 tea comes from that rare group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBy contrast, achieving a Special designation requires more than meeting standard FTGFOP criteria. Every stage of production must align perfectly. This means the growing conditions, the seasonal flush, the plucking, and the processing all need to be exceptional. It is the result of terroir, craft, and season all combining at their very best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eOur STGFOP1 Tea Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAdditionally, at High Teas we have sought teas with these rare designations from named estates in Darjeeling and Assam. Each has been selected for the character that earned its Special grade. Look for remarkable golden tips, complex layered flavours, and a singular quality that speaks for itself in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMoreover, if you are seeking the finest STGFOP1 tea available in the UK, you will find it here. Brew slowly and carefully. Allow these extraordinary leaves to show you what the very summit of tea craftsmanship looks like.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"assam-harmutty-stgfop1-loose-leaf-black-tea","title":"Assam Harmutty STGFOP1 Loose Leaf Black Tea","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eOur Assam Harmutty STGFOP1 loose leaf black tea is a premium single-estate Assam with deep coppery-amber liquor, abundant golden tips and a smooth, full-bodied malty character. Gently spiced and beautifully balanced, it offers the richness expected of a fine Assam while avoiding the harshness sometimes found in lesser grades — excellent with milk, and equally rewarding taken black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"33ipyl\" data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eAssam Harmutty STGFOP1 Loose Leaf Black Tea from a Historic Estate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003eHarmutty is one of Assam’s long-established tea estates, founded in 1870 and widely recognised for producing high-quality orthodox black teas. Specialist retailers consistently describe Harmutty STGFOP1 as a golden-tipped, full-bodied Assam with malty depth, smooth structure and a bright, richly coloured liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003eThis is a tea with pedigree, but also real drinkability: robust enough for breakfast, refined enough to enjoy more slowly through the afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1lyrps7\" data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eFull-Bodied Malt, Gentle Spice and a Smooth Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eIn the cup, this Assam Harmutty STGFOP1 loose leaf black tea brews to a deep copper-amber infusion with excellent clarity. The flavour is rich and malty, with a light warming spice, a softly rounded texture and a clean finish that remains satisfying without becoming coarse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003eThe golden tips add visual beauty to the dry leaf and help give the brewed tea a more polished, balanced character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"eeebwv\" data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003ePremium STGFOP1 Assam with Golden Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2563\"\u003eSTGFOP1, or Super Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe grade 1, denotes a high-grade orthodox Assam with a generous proportion of fine tips. Competitor descriptions of Harmutty repeatedly highlight its dark, well-made leaf, abundant golden-brown tips and bright, expressive liquor, all of which support its position as a premium single-estate Assam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ofgugg\" data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2580\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2793\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rtofsp\" data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2614\"\u003eTea type: Loose leaf black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mzu7ns\" data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003eOrigin: Harmutty Estate, Assam, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16s1ylr\" data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2671\"\u003eGrade: STGFOP1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"56kvtt\" data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2700\"\u003eLiquor: Deep coppery amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18qdfrt\" data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2756\"\u003eFlavour: Full-bodied, malty, gently spiced and smooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o81p5g\" data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2793\"\u003eBest enjoyed: With milk or without\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"10pmnac\" data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2840\"\u003eA Serious Assam for Morning and Afternoon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"3193\"\u003eAssam Harmutty STGFOP1 is an excellent choice for those who enjoy a substantial breakfast tea with more refinement than an everyday blend. It takes milk beautifully, softening into a rounded, deeply satisfying cup, yet it is also smooth enough to drink black when you want the malt and spice to show more clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1wqlsg\" data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3233\"\u003eHow to Brew Assam Harmutty STGFOP1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3346\"\u003eUse freshly boiled water at around 95°C to 100°C and add one heaped teaspoon per cup. Steep for 3 to 4 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3348\" data-end=\"3577\"\u003eA 3-minute brew gives a bright, lively cup, while 4 minutes develops fuller malt and greater depth. Specialist brewing guidance for Harmutty teas commonly recommends a 3 to 4-minute infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3700\"\u003eAdd milk after brewing if desired. If drinking it black, keep the steep towards the shorter end for the smoothest result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"lbjtps\" data-start=\"3702\" data-end=\"3717\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3719\" data-end=\"3729\"\u003eBlack tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"fdu6a6\" data-start=\"3731\" data-end=\"3757\"\u003eAbout High Teas London\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3759\" data-end=\"4076\"\u003eHigh Teas London has been sourcing distinctive loose leaf teas and infusions since 2008. With over 350 different teas in our collection, we are proud to offer estate teas with genuine depth, provenance and drinking pleasure, including exceptional Assams such as Harmutty STGFOP1.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Teas London","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":7683403415588,"sku":"ASHA-50-DB14","price":4.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"125g","offer_id":7683403448356,"sku":"ASHA-125-DB14","price":9.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":7683403481124,"sku":"ASHA-250-DB14","price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":7683403513892,"sku":"ASHA-500-DB14","price":32.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":41177048481970,"sku":"ASHA-60-DB14","price":5.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"150g","offer_id":41177050120370,"sku":"ASHA-150-DB14","price":12.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/2161\/7956\/files\/Assam-2ndFlushHarmuttyTGFOP1PM_e4bf881c-509f-44d2-ba49-26e2026c458a.jpg?v=1778162000"}],"url":"https:\/\/highteas.co.uk\/collections\/loose-leaf-tea-stgfop1-grade.oembed","provider":"High Teas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}