{"product_id":"organic-darjeeling-happy-valley-loose-leaf-tea-ftgfop1-first-second-flush-blend","title":"Organic Darjeeling Happy Valley Loose Leaf Tea - FTGFOP1 1st \u0026 2nd Flush Blend","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eOur Organic Darjeeling Happy Valley loose leaf tea is a beautifully aromatic FTGFOP1 blend of first and second flush leaf from one of Darjeeling’s most celebrated Himalayan estates. Bright, elegant and muscatel-led, it combines the floral lift of spring tea with the fuller, fruitier depth of summer harvest, creating a refined amber cup with soft peach notes and a clean, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1djdatc\" data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eOrganic Darjeeling Happy Valley Loose Leaf Tea from a Historic Estate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eHappy Valley is one of Darjeeling’s most storied tea gardens, founded in the nineteenth century and situated high in the Himalayan hills near the town of Darjeeling itself. This organic FTGFOP1 blend brings together first and second flush teas from the estate, creating a cup that is lively, rounded and especially expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003eThe blend is particularly appealing because it balances two admired Darjeeling seasons: the brighter, more floral freshness of first flush and the warmer, more muscatel character associated with second flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1g10ojj\" data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003eMuscatel, Peach and Bright Himalayan Finesse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003eIn the cup, this Organic Darjeeling Happy Valley loose leaf tea brews to a luminous amber liquor with clear brilliance. The flavour is classically Darjeeling: aromatic and gently muscatel, with a soft peach-like fruitiness in the mid-palate and a polished finish that remains clean and elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2389\"\u003eIt is refined without feeling too delicate, making it a highly satisfying black tea for drinkers who enjoy complexity, fragrance and natural sweetness over brute strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1xqjgt5\" data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003eFTGFOP1 Organic Blend of First and Second Flush Tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2739\"\u003eThe FTGFOP1 grade signals a carefully selected orthodox tea with fine tips and good leaf quality. Competitor descriptions of this Happy Valley blend likewise highlight its bright tips, aromatic cup and unusual combination of first and second flush leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2892\"\u003eThat combination gives the tea a distinctive profile: more rounded than a pure first flush, yet more lifted and floral than a fully second flush style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ofgugg\" data-start=\"2894\" data-end=\"2909\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"3176\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qy8ddy\" data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"2953\"\u003eTea type: Organic loose leaf black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8q5ul1\" data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"3004\"\u003eOrigin: Happy Valley Estate, Darjeeling, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1om0s3e\" data-start=\"3005\" data-end=\"3023\"\u003eGrade: FTGFOP1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j1i6vq\" data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3057\"\u003eBlend: First and second flush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gb31db\" data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3091\"\u003eLiquor: Bright luminous amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a8z6ru\" data-start=\"3092\" data-end=\"3145\"\u003eFlavour: Muscatel, peach-like, aromatic and clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"s6blm3\" data-start=\"3146\" data-end=\"3176\"\u003eBest enjoyed: Without milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1at0bl0\" data-start=\"3178\" data-end=\"3225\"\u003eA Refined Darjeeling for Afternoon Drinking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3227\" data-end=\"3494\"\u003eThis tea is especially well suited to a considered afternoon cup, when its fragrance and balanced character can be appreciated slowly. It is best enjoyed without milk, allowing the muscatel, soft fruit and bright high-grown clarity to remain fully visible in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3496\" data-end=\"3660\"\u003eFor those who enjoy Darjeeling but want something with a little more roundedness than a pure spring tea, this Happy Valley blend is a particularly rewarding choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"dm2soq\" data-start=\"3662\" data-end=\"3709\"\u003eHow to Brew Happy Valley Organic Darjeeling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3711\" data-end=\"3806\"\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=\"3808\" data-end=\"3945\"\u003eA 3-minute brew gives a brighter, more floral cup. A 4-minute infusion brings out greater body and the fuller muscatel side of the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3947\" data-end=\"4100\"\u003eServe without milk to preserve the tea’s aromatic detail. It can also be cold brewed for 6 to 8 hours in the fridge for a light, elegant iced Darjeeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"lbjtps\" data-start=\"4102\" data-end=\"4117\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4119\" data-end=\"4160\"\u003eOrganic black tea from Darjeeling, India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"fdu6a6\" data-start=\"4162\" data-end=\"4188\"\u003eAbout High Teas London\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4190\" data-end=\"4520\"\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 carefully selected estate teas with genuine provenance and character, including refined organic Darjeelings such as this Happy Valley FTGFOP1 first and second flush blend.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Teas London","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":7683407020068,"sku":"DAOR-50-DB01","price":3.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"125g","offer_id":7683407052836,"sku":"DAOR-125-DB01","price":8.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":7683407085604,"sku":"DAOR-250-DB01","price":17.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":7683407118372,"sku":"DAOR-500-DB01","price":32.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":41189113692338,"sku":"DAOR-60-DB01","price":5.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"150g","offer_id":41189115887794,"sku":"DAOR-150-DB01","price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/2161\/7956\/files\/Darjeeling-1st_2ndFlushBlendOrganicFTGFOP1_HappyValleyEstatePM_04dda3e5-8214-41ad-8d2f-99326153c84a.jpg?v=1778162075","url":"https:\/\/highteas.co.uk\/products\/organic-darjeeling-happy-valley-loose-leaf-tea-ftgfop1-first-second-flush-blend","provider":"High Teas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}