Nilgiri Tea SFTGFOP1
Brewing instructions
Brew with fresh boiling water and infuse for 3 to 5 minutes
This Nilgiri Leaf Tea SFTGFOP1 ( Super Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe 1 ) is a fine example of Nilgiri Teas. Grown in the famous Indian tea growing district of the Nilgiri Hills. A bright copper coloured liquor in cup with a delicate smooth taste.
Nilgiri Tea SFTGFOP1
Type of Tea : Black Orthodox Loose Leaf Tea .
Origin : Nilgiri Hills, Tamil Nadu State, South India.
Altitude : Grown at heights of between 1000 and 2500 metres above sea level.
Leaf Grade : Super Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe 1
Brewing Guide : Use boiling water (100 degrees) , infuse for 3 to 5 minutes.
How to Serve : With Milk or with a Slice of Lemon. Can be used as a base for making Iced Tea.
Tasting Notes : Classic South Indian Floral character with a good fresh flavour, a good medium strong tea with a good aroma.
Colour in Cup :Coppery red.
Pack sizes available : 50g, 125g, 250g, 500g, 1 Kilo. ( We pack everything fresh to order, nothing is off the shelf ! ). We pack all our teas in a unique material which combines card and foil, regarded as the best for retaining freshness and quality.
Storage : Airtight container.
Health Benefits : Drinking Black Teas help to keep you alert and energised. Black Teas have relatively high levels of caffeine, more than green teas, oolongs and white teas. Black Teas contain antioxidants that help to protect the body. Regular drinking of black teas may help to reduce cholesterol, diabetes and kidney stones. Research into the benefits of tea are ongoing.
Mr Smith's advice on similar teas that you might like : Nilgiri GBOP or the lovely large leaf Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe from the Paralai Tea Estate.
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The Nilgiri Hills History - Nilgiri Teas are one of India's most famous teas with the first tea estates dating back to the 1830's. The word Nilgiri is derived from Sanskrit meaning blue hill. The Teas are grown across an area of South India in the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Nilgiri Teas are high grown in what is sometimes called the Blue Mountains. Named such because of the Kurinji Flower that blossoms once every seven to 12 years carpeting the hillsides of the Nilgiris with a vibrant blue colour. There are hundreds of tea estates producing over 130 million kilo's per annum. Grown at altitudes varying between 1,000 metres and 2,500 metres. The famous Indian monsoon rains arrive in the district in mid summer, bringing floods and destruction but also life to the tea gardens. Traditionally a lot of ctc has been manufactured which is the small cut leaf grade (ctc. cut – tear – curl) used for tea bagging. With increasing demand for large leaf orthodox teas and organic teas we are seeing more of the higher grades of tea being processed. Some of the best teas are picked during the winter months and are referred to as “Frost Teas”.
Nilgiri Teas are bright with fragrant notes. The highest orthodox grades are known for having soft fruity notes and flowery aromas. Can be drunk with milk but black with a slice of lemon is very refreshing. Often used for blending with tea from other Indian districts.
- TypeBlack Tea
- Health PointsHydration, Refreshing, Relaxing
- Caffeine LevelMedium
- OptionsLoose Tea
- Time of DayBreakfast, Lunchtime
- CountryIndia
- tried it as it was in the sale a great cup of tea worth the extra if not on sale
Review by Steve Itzinger
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- Good quality tea at a very reasonable price
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- This is a good everyday tea, with a good taste and no unpleasant lingering after taste
Review by Alistair Lax
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- This is a fine soft flavoured Orange Pekoe tea with an unique taste from the Nilgiri Hills in Southern India. I originally thought I would only drink it on special occasions, but it has come to be my daily 'cuppa'.
One day I might try the other Nilgiri varieties, but I enjoy this so much, why bother!Review by Trusted Customer
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- Good quality - so pleased to find a reliable source for Nilgiri tea
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- Tasted this tea in Southern India many years ago. Was struck by it's unique flavour. Many years later found it available through a British tea importer, who have given up stocking it. Found Kent & Sussex Teas recently and this is a return order. It's my daily treat that isn't going to send me to an early grave. Fabulous!
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- Used as a base for a chai mix that i make. Seems perfect. Thanks.
Review by Ms michelle Rushton
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- Ticks all the boxes for me!
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- 6/10 - Light flavor; slightly more astringent than other nilgiris I have tried
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- Good
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