{"product_id":"darjeeling-black-tea-ftgfop","title":"Darjeeling Black Tea - F.T.G.F.O.P.","description":"\u003cp\u003eGlistening in the mist-shrouded foothills of the Indian Himalayas, our \u003cstrong\u003eDarjeeling \u003c\/strong\u003eBlack Tea \u003cstrong\u003eFinest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe (F.T.G.F.O.P.)\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a testament to the artistry of high-altitude tea cultivation. This particular grade is distinguished by its delicate young buds, also called tips, which imbue the tea with a \u003cstrong\u003erefined sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e and a complex, \u003cstrong\u003emulti-layered profile\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-e04538cf-7fff-d632-eae4-856a30b3cc04\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy we Love it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften referred to as the \"\u003cstrong\u003eChampagne of Teas\u003c\/strong\u003e,\" our Darjeeling (F.T.G.F.O.P.), is a prestigious black tea harvested from the \u003cstrong\u003eworld-renowned estates\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003eWest Bengal\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike the robust intensity of an Assam, this tea offers a \u003cstrong\u003esophisticated\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003elight\u003c\/strong\u003e profile that captures the very essence of its unique \u003cstrong\u003emountain terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eF.T.G.F.O.P.\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003edesignation is a guarantee of a high proportion of\u003cstrong\u003e finest\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egolden-tipped buds\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring a liquor of \u003cstrong\u003eexceptional clarity\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eelegance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-096ff477-7fff-9ab7-c8d6-85407e37ffb4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompatibili-TEA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis selection is curated for the \u003cstrong\u003ediscerning enthusiasts\u003c\/strong\u003e who appreciate a \u003cstrong\u003enuanced gustative experience \u003c\/strong\u003eover the \u003cstrong\u003epower\u003c\/strong\u003e of a tea. It is an ideal companion for those who enjoy a \u003cstrong\u003econtemplative afternoon ritual \u003c\/strong\u003eor for the connoisseurs seeking a tea that mirrors the \u003cstrong\u003ecomplexity of a fine Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e. To truly appreciate the \"Champagne of Teas,\" one must treat it with the \u003cstrong\u003erespect \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003ehonour\u003c\/strong\u003e of a \u003cstrong\u003efine vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you prefer a tea that is \u003cstrong\u003ebright\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003earomatic\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eintellectually engaging\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Taste Club’s Guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-grade Darjeeling is a \u003cstrong\u003edelicate tea\u003c\/strong\u003e that requires \u003cstrong\u003efinesse\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egrace\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eattention\u003c\/strong\u003e when steeping, in order to control the \u003cstrong\u003erelease of tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can become overly assertive if steeped for too long. And not to mention that it is a \u003cem\u003efaux pas \u003c\/em\u003ein the art of tea...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-74b1f66e-7fff-c58e-1941-dd05bf073d92\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe character of this Darjeeling Black Tea (F.T.G.F.O.P.), is \u003cstrong\u003eelegant\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cstrong\u003e lively\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ecourtly\u003c\/strong\u003e. It possesses a \u003cstrong\u003enatural briskness\u003c\/strong\u003e that awakens the palate without overwhelming it, \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced\u003c\/strong\u003e by a \u003cstrong\u003esophisticated floral sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003echaracteristic of premium Himalayan harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-d87bdc8a-7fff-1dee-558b-e4c75bc551ff\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Colour of the liquor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn its dry state, the leaves are wiry and dark, interspersed with visible finest golden tips. Once steeped, the liquor transforms into a\u003cstrong\u003e brilliant\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eglowing amber\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003eclarity\u003c\/strong\u003e that reflects its \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-grade\u003c\/strong\u003e processing. It possesses a \u003cstrong\u003eluminous\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esun-kissed aura\u003c\/strong\u003e in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-f6f3ec9d-7fff-b332-eec4-a53e6dcb8385\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma \u0026amp; Flavour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The bouquet is immediately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecaptivating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003efragrant medley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewildflower honey\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edamp earth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour\u003c\/strong\u003e: On the palate, expect the much coveted \"\u003cstrong\u003eMuscatel\u003c\/strong\u003e\" profile—notes of\u003cstrong\u003e ripe muscat grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edried fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003esubtle hint \u003c\/strong\u003eof \u003cstrong\u003etoasted nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e. A delicate \u003cstrong\u003efloral top note\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a lifting brightness to the deeper, \u003cstrong\u003ewoody undertones\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-c8334059-7fff-adab-c612-e7c1d34f8101\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody \u0026amp; Mouthfeel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea features a \u003cstrong\u003emedium-light body\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003ecrisp\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eclean structure\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is remarkably \u003cstrong\u003esmooth\u003c\/strong\u003e, though it carries a \u003cstrong\u003epleasant\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esophisticated astringency\u003c\/strong\u003e. It provides shape and definition to the degustation experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-49742ebc-7fff-4f34-afd0-c884404e0aa2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromatic Persistence (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Finish\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is \u003cstrong\u003elingering\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eexceptionally clean\u003c\/strong\u003e. It leaves a \u003cstrong\u003erefined\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edry sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e on the back of the throat, with \u003cstrong\u003eechoing notes\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003estone fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003efloral honey\u003c\/strong\u003e that remain long after the final sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"204\" style=\"width: 30.434783%;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"222\" style=\"width: 0%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType of Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Tea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade of Tea \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe (F.T.G.F.O.P.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndia \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlucking Season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate May to June\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Darjeeling Black Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat \u0026amp; Variants (Net Weight)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in our classic resealable pouch of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50 g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.76 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.53 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) Net Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Steeping Instructions for Darjeeling Black Tea F.T.G.F.O.P.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/6311\/6258\/files\/DBFTGFOP_Steeping_Suggestions.png?v=1771605177\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Golden Taste Club","offers":[{"title":"50 g","offer_id":47455368052962,"sku":"CT-DBFTGFOP-PLT-P-50G","price":16.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 g","offer_id":47455368085730,"sku":"CT-DBFTGFOP-PLT-P-100G","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/6311\/6258\/files\/DBFTGFOP_Product_Photos_EN_page1.png?v=1774277012","url":"https:\/\/goldentasteclub.com\/products\/darjeeling-black-tea-ftgfop","provider":"Golden Taste Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}