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First Flush Organic

Super Premium 97 P.

SKU
0022-bio
Darjeeling White First Flush Jungpana
Darjeeling White First Flush Jungpana
Darjeeling White First Flush Jungpana
Darjeeling White First Flush Jungpana
Darjeeling White First Flush Jungpana
Darjeeling White First Flush Jungpana
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Delicate first flush speciality from the mystically remote, organic Jungpana Tea Estate in Darjeeling. The hand-selected buds and leaves of the tea undergo a particularly long withering period (over 18 hours), resulting in a white tea in the Darjeeling highland style. Fine vanilla and peach flavours meet a highly floral bouquet typical of teas from the terroir. 50g
Character Vanilla, peach, meadow herbs, lily of the valley
Tea Farm Jungpana Tea Estate
Terroir Kurseong, Darjeeling, India
Harvest First Flush, May 2024, hand-harvested
Leaf SFTGFOP1: Super Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe
Cultivar Camellia Sinensis, var. Sinensis
Elevation 1500m above sea level
Withering / Oxidation Process Hand-picking of select tender shoots and leaves in the afternoon. Very long withering process over 18 hours, typical for white tea. Especially careful handling of the leaves, avoiding any damage. Light, mechanical rolling, drying of the leaves in the open air.
Drying Final gentle oven drying
Cultivation EU organic certified
Grade 97/100 P. (Darjeeling/white tea category); Super Premium
€17.90
50g

Delivery : up to 5 business days

Incl. VAT, excl. shipping

SKU
0022-bio
€358.00 / 1kg
In stock
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Tea Farm

Founded in the 1890s by British tea planters, the Jungpana Estate boasts a tea tradition spanning over a century. According to legend, the name “Jungpana” originates from a Nepalese hunter named Jung Bahadur, who was surprised by a leopard while drinking from a mountain spring – a spring that still exists today and continues to supply the tea gardens with the purest spring water from the Himalayan slopes. The Jungpana Tea Estate is located in the southern part of the Darjeeling district in the Indian state of West Bengal, nestled in the lush hills of the Kurseong Valley at an altitude of approximately 1000-1500m above sea level. The tea estate is one of the most remote in Darjeeling and can only be reached on foot via a steep, centuries-old stone staircase. Jungpana specialises in the production of organically certified teas and follows a consistently pure, natural, and responsible cultivation philosophy.

Darjeeling White First Flush Jungpana

Character & Aroma

Tasting Notes

This tea is especially recommended for those who appreciate the spring-like freshness and delicate floral character of a classic First Flush Darjeeling, but prefer a subtler, more tranquil, and at times, more elegant variation.

Unlike conventionally produced Darjeelings, this tea underwent a significantly extended withering period of over 18 hours. As a result, it moves stylistically closer to a traditional white tea. The prolonged withering, combined with only gentle and brief rolling, encourages a restrained development of floral aromas, instead highlighting the tea’s original character. At its core, however, it remains a true Darjeeling: the characteristic floral notes unfold here as well – from delicate lily of the valley to refined magnolia. Particularly noteworthy is the fine, vanilla-like aroma of this White Darjeeling, accompanied by fruity undertones that occasionally recall ripe peach.

With each infusion, increasingly nuanced aromas come to the fore: impressions of blooming spring meadows, alpine mountain herbs, and the scent of rain-soaked grass lend the tea a vibrant, nature-inspired depth. Across multiple infusions, White Darjeeling remains remarkably clear and balanced in flavour. It gains in substance and body, while remaining pleasantly sweet and unobtrusive.

Cup

Clear, light yellow

Darjeeling White First Flush Jungpana

WHITE DARJEELING

White Darjeeling is a special tea rarity from the terroir normally known for high-quality 1st and 2nd flush black teas at the foot of the Himalayas in northern India. Due to the altitude of up to 2500m, the tea wilts very slowly, which makes the gentle floral notes typical of white tea particularly aromatic and tasty. The combination of the terroir of Darjeeling, whose tea is highly revered for its delicate muscatel notes and florality, with the aromatic profile of a premium white tea gives this tea an extremely balanced and gentle character, with full presence of the complex floral and fruity notes.

Yoshien Labortests

Laboratory Tests

We go to great lengths to identify the finest organic tea farms across the world’s most celebrated terroirs. All our teas are sourced directly from the farmer and, with a few exceptions, are certified organic or come from pesticide-free farms. Each batch of tea for every harvest is tested for pesticides and other pollutants in an independent German lab to ensure they meet our strict quality standards as well as HACCP food safety requirements. Likewise, the regions of Japan from which we source our teas are tested for radioactivity for every harvest.

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Premium Organic Teas

Our comprehensive portfolio focuses on organic, single-origin teas sourced directly from renowned farms. We believe in creating partnerships with farmers who share our values and are committed to sustainable, responsible tea cultivation. Thanks to these strong relationships our exciting range is constantly growing and evolving. As an international team of dedicated and passionate tea experts, we are committed to preserving centuries-old tea culture while ensuring it remains relevant and continues to bring joy in the present. About Yoshi En.

Cultivation & Processing

Special features in location, cultivation and processing

Darjeeling’s prestigious tea gardens, located in the Himalayan highlands, have long been celebrated for their fine First and Second Flush black teas. The fact that this special terroir is being used to craft a white tea is remarkable in itself, a rarity that reveals itself in the tea’s exceptional quality.

The tea’s buds and leaves are all carefully handpicked, sourced from the particularly aromatic first harvest of the year in May. From the very beginning, the buds and leaves are handled with the utmost care to avoid any form of damage. This careful treatment preserves their natural, elegant shape and prevents any unwanted oxidation, which is undesirable in white tea. Following the harvest, the leaves undergo an especially prolonged withering phase, which can last up to 18 hours. This process takes place indoors, under optimal climatic conditions, in long withering troughs. The buds are given ample space in order to ensure uniform, consistent withering. The maturation is further supported by regular turning of the buds. Finally, the tea is fully dried in an oven using hot air.

Single Origin

This tea comes 100% from the above mentioned tea estate in Darjeeling, India, directly sourced.

Preparation

2 heaped tsp per 200-300ml water, 75-80°C, steep for 2-3 minutes.

Packaging

Packed in a particularly high-quality, airtight flavour protection bag with zipper and stand-up base. A 9-fold coating with extremely high barrier security provides the tea with the best possible protection against oxidation and the effects of harmful substances.

Recommended teapot

For the preparation of Darjeeling tea, a porcelain teapot or one made of glass is recommended.

Recommended Tea Caddy

Ideal is an internally-coated, airtight tea caddy.

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