{"product_id":"sikkim-first-flush-loose-leaf-tea-temi-estate-sftgfop1","title":"Sikkim First Flush Loose Leaf Tea - Temi Estate SFTGFOP1 Black Tea","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eOur \u003cstrong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eSikkim first flush loose leaf tea\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"wccsq8\" data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eSikkim First Flush Loose Leaf Tea from Temi Estate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003eTemi 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003eThe result is a tea that feels close in spirit to fine Darjeeling, yet carries a softer, rounder character of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yfo4p0\" data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eSFTGFOP1 Grade with Fine Spring Leaf\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eThis tea is graded \u003cstrong data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eSFTGFOP1\u003c\/strong\u003e, a high classification reserved for carefully selected, finely made orthodox leaf with attractive golden tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"7a8vkm\" data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003eFloral, Muscatel and Gently Honeyed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ofgugg\" data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2347\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2596\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"enzdis\" data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2391\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2362\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temi Estate, Sikkim, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j7xndo\" data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2444\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003eTea type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-estate loose leaf black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x9ofkz\" data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2473\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2459\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e First flush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13eksh5\" data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2497\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2486\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e SFTGFOP1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"119x6ic\" data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2534\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2511\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear luminous amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7own3p\" data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2596\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floral, muscatel, lightly spiced and honeyed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hita4f\" data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2627\"\u003eBest Enjoyed Without Milk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2816\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2970\"\u003eIt is an excellent choice for a considered morning cup or a slower mid-afternoon tea when you want something refined, distinctive and quietly memorable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"anbbly\" data-start=\"2972\" data-end=\"3008\"\u003eHow to Brew Temi Estate SFTGFOP1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3010\" data-end=\"3153\"\u003eUse water cooled slightly after boiling, ideally around \u003cstrong data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3082\"\u003e85°C to 90°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. Add \u003cstrong data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3119\"\u003eone heaped teaspoon per cup\u003c\/strong\u003e and steep for \u003cstrong data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3152\"\u003e3 to 4 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3155\" data-end=\"3296\"\u003eAvoid over-steeping, as a longer brew can diminish the delicacy of the first flush character. This tea is best enjoyed without milk or sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3418\"\u003eA second infusion is well worth trying, using a slightly longer steep to reveal a softer, more honeyed side of the leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"lbjtps\" data-start=\"3420\" data-end=\"3435\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3437\" data-end=\"3479\"\u003eBlack tea from Temi Estate, Sikkim, India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"fdu6a6\" data-start=\"3481\" data-end=\"3507\"\u003eAbout High Teas London\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3509\" data-end=\"3829\"\u003eHigh Teas London has been sourcing distinctive loose leaf teas and infusions since 2008. With over \u003cstrong data-start=\"3608\" data-end=\"3630\"\u003e350 different teas\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metro","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":7692514361380,"sku":"SIFL-50-M131","price":7.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"125g","offer_id":7692569706532,"sku":"SIFL-125-M131","price":16.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":7692569739300,"sku":"SIFL-250-M131","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":9575649247268,"sku":"SIFL-500-M131","price":51.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":41241577521330,"sku":"SIFL-60-M131","price":9.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"150g","offer_id":41241578143922,"sku":"SIFL-150-M131","price":20.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/2161\/7956\/products\/TemiEstateSFTGFOP1PM.jpg?v=1778163311","url":"https:\/\/highteas.co.uk\/products\/sikkim-first-flush-loose-leaf-tea-temi-estate-sftgfop1","provider":"High Teas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}