Sikkim First Flush Loose Leaf Tea - Temi Estate SFTGFOP1 Black Tea

Our Sikkim first flush loose leaf tea from Temi Estate is a refined Himalayan black tea with luminous amber liquor, elegant floral aroma and a smooth, gently spiced finish. Graded SFTGFOP1 and hand-plucked from the earliest spring growth, it offers muscatel depth, soft honeyed sweetness and a lively, beautifully balanced cup that is best savoured without milk.

Sikkim First Flush Loose Leaf Tea from Temi Estate

Temi Estate is one of India’s most distinctive Himalayan tea gardens, producing sought-after black teas from the terraced slopes of Sikkim. This first flush harvest captures the brightness and delicacy of early spring growth in a cup with real aromatic finesse.

The result is a tea that feels close in spirit to fine Darjeeling, yet carries a softer, rounder character of its own.

SFTGFOP1 Grade with Fine Spring Leaf

This tea is graded SFTGFOP1, a high classification reserved for carefully selected, finely made orthodox leaf with attractive golden tips.

The first flush harvest gives the tea its vivid freshness and floral lift. It is a lighter, more expressive style of black tea, chosen for drinkers who enjoy complexity, fragrance and a smooth, elegant finish rather than heavy strength.

Floral, Muscatel and Gently Honeyed

In the cup, this Sikkim first flush loose leaf tea brews to a clear amber liquor with a delicate golden hue. The aroma is floral and rounded, with a subtle spiced bouquet.

The flavour unfolds gracefully: muscatel notes, hints of honey and soft fruit sweetness, followed by a clean, lingering finish. It is smooth and lively, with enough depth to feel rewarding but never forceful.

At a Glance

• Origin: Temi Estate, Sikkim, India
• Tea type: Single-estate loose leaf black tea
• Harvest: First flush
• Grade: SFTGFOP1
• Liquor: Clear luminous amber
• Flavour: Floral, muscatel, lightly spiced and honeyed

Best Enjoyed Without Milk

This is a tea to drink plain, allowing its floral aroma, spring brightness and honeyed muscatel character to come through fully. Milk would soften the very qualities that make it special.

It is an excellent choice for a considered morning cup or a slower mid-afternoon tea when you want something refined, distinctive and quietly memorable.

How to Brew Temi Estate SFTGFOP1

Use water cooled slightly after boiling, ideally around 85°C to 90°C. Add one heaped teaspoon per cup and steep for 3 to 4 minutes.

Avoid over-steeping, as a longer brew can diminish the delicacy of the first flush character. This tea is best enjoyed without milk or sugar.

A second infusion is well worth trying, using a slightly longer steep to reveal a softer, more honeyed side of the leaf.

Ingredients

Black tea from Temi Estate, Sikkim, India.

About High Teas London

High 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 exceptional single-estate teas from the world’s finest growing regions, including rare Himalayan black teas such as this Temi Estate first flush from Sikkim.