{"product_id":"darjeeling-autumnal-loose-leaf-black-tea-gfop-blend","title":"Darjeeling Autumnal Loose Leaf Black Tea - GFOP Blend","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eOur Darjeeling Autumnal loose leaf black tea is a mellow GFOP blend from the final harvest of the Darjeeling season, offering a rich amber cup, gentle muscatel sweetness and a softly spiced, fruity finish. Deeper and more rounded than the brighter spring flushes, it is a calm, beautifully settled Himalayan tea best enjoyed without milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"tgq06z\" data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003eDarjeeling Autumnal Loose Leaf Black Tea with Mellow Seasonal Depth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003eDarjeeling Autumnal Blend GFOP is made from leaf harvested after the monsoon, when the growing season slows and the tea develops a warmer, more composed character. This final flush of the year offers something quite distinct from first and second flush Darjeeling: less briskness, more softness, and a rounded aromatic depth that feels perfectly suited to unhurried afternoon drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eThe result is a tea with genuine seasonal personality — mellow, expressive and quietly elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"jbrtkf\" data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eRich Amber Liquor with Gentle Muscatel Sweetness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003eIn the cup, this Darjeeling Autumnal loose leaf black tea brews to a rich, warming amber with clear brightness. The flavour is smooth and softly aromatic, with a gentle muscatel note, a mild touch of spice and a lingering fruity sweetness that remains polished rather than sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003eIt is fuller than a first flush and calmer than a more assertive second flush, occupying a beautifully balanced space of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1kkjdff\" data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003eGFOP Autumnal Darjeeling with a Rounded, Relaxed Cup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003eThe GFOP grade, Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe, gives the tea a well-formed leaf with a proportion of golden tip and a cup that feels carefully composed. The dry leaf shows the multicoloured appearance typical of autumnal Darjeeling, with darker, warmer tones reflecting the end-of-season harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2457\"\u003eThis is a blend chosen for its smoothness and quiet complexity rather than sheer intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ofgugg\" data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2474\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2692\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rtofsp\" data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2508\"\u003eTea type: Loose leaf black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5s6q28\" data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2536\"\u003eOrigin: Darjeeling, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hc3jgi\" data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2562\"\u003eHarvest: Autumnal flush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4dydrt\" data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2576\"\u003eGrade: GFOP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o4zfda\" data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003eLiquor: Rich warm amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fzagab\" data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2663\"\u003eFlavour: Mellow, gently muscatel, softly spiced and fruity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8rkwmj\" data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2692\"\u003eBest enjoyed: Without milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1lbm31a\" data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2748\"\u003eA Calm Darjeeling for Unhurried Afternoon Drinking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"3004\"\u003eDarjeeling Autumnal Blend GFOP is especially well suited to quiet afternoon moments, when its mellow body and seasonal warmth can be appreciated slowly. It is best enjoyed plain, allowing the softer muscatel note and gentle spice to come through clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3141\"\u003eA thin slice of lemon can be pleasant, but milk is best avoided if you want the subtleties of the autumn flush to remain fully visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"i52b7e\" data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3189\"\u003eHow to Brew Darjeeling Autumnal Blend GFOP\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3191\" data-end=\"3286\"\u003eUse water at around 90°C to 95°C and add one heaped teaspoon per cup. Steep for 3 to 4 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3288\" data-end=\"3415\"\u003eA 3-minute brew gives a lighter, more aromatic cup. A 4-minute infusion develops fuller body and a more rounded autumnal depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3561\"\u003eServe without milk to preserve the tea’s soft spice and fruity finish. A second infusion is possible, producing a lighter and more delicate cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"lbjtps\" data-start=\"3563\" data-end=\"3578\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3580\" data-end=\"3606\"\u003eBlack tea from Darjeeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"fdu6a6\" data-start=\"3608\" data-end=\"3634\"\u003eAbout High Teas London\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3907\"\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 teas that express both place and season, including gently aromatic autumnal Darjeelings such as this GFOP blend.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Teas London","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":7683406495780,"sku":"DAAU-50-DB03","price":4.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"125g","offer_id":7683406528548,"sku":"DAAU-125-DB03","price":9.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":7683406561316,"sku":"DAAU-250-DB03","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":7683406594084,"sku":"DAAU-500-DB03","price":32.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":36754622709920,"sku":"DAAU-60-DB03","price":5.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"150g","offer_id":36754644893856,"sku":"DAAU-150-DB03","price":13.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/2161\/7956\/products\/Trialmediumpacket400pxx600px.jpg?v=1778162060","url":"https:\/\/highteas.co.uk\/products\/darjeeling-autumnal-loose-leaf-black-tea-gfop-blend","provider":"High Teas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}