{"product_id":"darjeeling-second-flush-loose-leaf-tea-happy-valley-ftgfop1","title":"Darjeeling Second Flush Loose Leaf Tea - Happy Valley FTGFOP1","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eOur \u003cstrong data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"599\"\u003eDarjeeling second flush loose leaf tea\u003c\/strong\u003e from Happy Valley Estate is a beautifully expressive FTGFOP1 black tea with rich amber liquor, classic muscatel grape character and a bright, elegant finish. Fruity, dry and quietly complex, it reveals notes of fresh apple, gentle grassy lift and the depth that makes fine second flush Darjeeling so sought after — a tea best enjoyed slowly and without milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"8hzbyz\" data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eDarjeeling Second Flush Loose Leaf Tea from Happy Valley Estate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eHappy Valley is one of Darjeeling’s most celebrated tea gardens, sitting high above the town itself in the misted Himalayan hills. This single-estate second flush captures the estate’s distinctive character in a cup with warmth, clarity and real aromatic presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003eThe summer harvest brings more depth and maturity than a spring first flush, while still preserving the elegance and lift that make Darjeeling unlike any other black tea origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"yasnbe\" data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003eRich Muscatel Depth with Apple and Grassy Brightness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003eIn the cup, this Darjeeling second flush loose leaf tea brews to a clear tawny amber liquor with inviting warmth and definition. The flavour is fruity and dry, led by the prized muscatel grape note that Darjeeling lovers seek out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1946\"\u003eFresh apple adds brightness, while a light grassy finish keeps the cup clean and poised. It is full of character, yet never heavy — a refined black tea with a long, satisfying finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1o0ovwi\" data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003eFTGFOP1 Grade from a Historic Darjeeling Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eFTGFOP1\u003c\/strong\u003e grade, or \u003cstrong data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003eFinest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe First Grade\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflects carefully selected orthodox leaf with fine tips and elegant structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003eIn a second flush tea, this quality of leaf gives a well-balanced combination of body, fragrance and natural sweetness. Happy Valley delivers that beautifully, creating a tea with both pedigree and genuine drinking pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ofgugg\" data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2675\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w1leol\" data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2422\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Happy Valley Estate, Darjeeling, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j7xndo\" data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003eTea type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-estate loose leaf black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rdcoa1\" data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2546\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2531\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second flush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18ftj22\" data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2569\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e FTGFOP1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ojf4am\" data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2583\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich clear amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16zfsq2\" data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2675\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2617\"\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Muscatel grape, fresh apple, lightly grassy and refined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hita4f\" data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2706\"\u003eBest Enjoyed Without Milk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2882\"\u003eThis tea is at its most expressive served plain. Milk would soften the muscatel character and mute the fruit-led complexity that makes Happy Valley second flush so rewarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"3061\"\u003eIt is an excellent afternoon tea for those who appreciate fine Darjeeling, especially when there is time to drink it slowly and notice how the flavour develops as the cup cools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1owo5wx\" data-start=\"3063\" data-end=\"3115\"\u003eHow to Brew Happy Valley Second Flush Darjeeling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3273\"\u003eUse freshly drawn water cooled slightly after boiling, ideally around \u003cstrong data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3203\"\u003e90°C to 95°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. Add \u003cstrong data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3239\"\u003eone level teaspoon per cup\u003c\/strong\u003e and steep for \u003cstrong data-start=\"3254\" data-end=\"3272\"\u003e3 to 4 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3459\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3289\"\u003e3-minute\u003c\/strong\u003e brew gives a brighter, fruitier cup. Extending to \u003cstrong data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3353\"\u003e5 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a little more structure and grip, while still preserving the tea’s refined second flush character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3461\" data-end=\"3550\"\u003eServe without milk. A second infusion is well worth trying with a slightly shorter steep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"lbjtps\" data-start=\"3552\" data-end=\"3567\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3622\"\u003eDarjeeling black tea from Happy Valley Estate, India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"fdu6a6\" data-start=\"3624\" data-end=\"3650\"\u003eAbout High Teas London\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3652\" data-end=\"3962\"\u003eHigh Teas London has been sourcing distinctive loose leaf teas and infusions since 2008. With over \u003cstrong data-start=\"3751\" data-end=\"3773\"\u003e350 different teas\u003c\/strong\u003e in our collection, we are proud to offer exceptional estate teas from the world’s finest growing regions, including characterful second flush Darjeelings such as this Happy Valley FTGFOP1.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metro","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":7692512329764,"sku":"DAFL-50-M125","price":5.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"125g","offer_id":7692568461348,"sku":"DAFL-125-M125","price":12.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":7692568494116,"sku":"DAFL-250-M125","price":24.87,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":7692568526884,"sku":"DAFL-500-M125","price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":41189633196210,"sku":"DAFL-60-M125","price":7.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"150g","offer_id":41189635555506,"sku":"DAFL-150-M125","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/2161\/7956\/files\/Darjeeling2ndHappyValleyFTGFOP1PM.jpg?v=1778163273","url":"https:\/\/highteas.co.uk\/products\/darjeeling-second-flush-loose-leaf-tea-happy-valley-ftgfop1","provider":"High Teas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}