Description
Historic Heritage Section
150 years of tea excellence from ancient tea plants:
- Heritage section location – right next to the factory for optimal freshness
- 150-year-old seedlings planted in the 1870s
- Ancient tea bushes producing concentrated, complex flavours
- Small exclusive patch ensuring limited production and premium quality
- Living tea history – among Darjeeling’s oldest producing plants
Mr. CD Gurung’s Excellence
Consistent top-grade production under expert management:
- Master tea maker with generations of Darjeeling expertise
- Harvest after harvest consistency – reliable premium quality
- Traditional methods preserving authentic Darjeeling character
- Personal attention to every aspect of tea production
- One of our favourite gardens – trusted quality partnership
SFTGFOP Grade Distinction
Super Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe – the pinnacle of tea grading:
- Whole leaf tea with abundant golden tips
- Hand-picked leaves from heritage tea bushes
- First flush harvest – spring’s most delicate and prized picking
- Premium quality indicators – perfect leaf structure and golden tips
- Luxury tea classification – among the world’s finest teas
Flavor Profile & Characteristics
This heritage Darjeeling offers exceptional complexity from ancient plants:
- Clean mineral notes from 150-year-old root systems
- Brisk muscatel – the signature Darjeeling grape-like character
- Well-balanced astringency with refined complexity
- Concentrated flavours from mature, established tea bushes
- Exceptional depth only possible from heritage plants
Ancient Plant Advantage
150-year-old tea bushes create unparalleled character:
- Deep root systems accessing unique mineral profiles
- Concentrated flavours from mature, established plants
- Complex terroir expression developed over centuries
- Reduced yields but exceptional quality concentration
- Living heritage – tea plants older than most buildings
Perfect For
- Tea connoisseurs seeking the ultimate Darjeeling experience
- Heritage tea collectors appreciating historical significance
- Special occasions – truly exceptional tea service
- Gift giving – premium tea with remarkable backstory
- Investment tea – heritage Darjeelings appreciate in value
Brewing Instructions
- Water temperature: 185-195°F (85-90°C) – cooler for delicate first flush
- Steeping time:Â 2-3 minutes for first infusion
- Tea amount:Â 1 tsp per 8oz cup
- Multiple infusions:Â 3-4 steepings recommended
- Best served:Â Plain to appreciate heritage mineral and muscatel notes
Darjeeling Heritage Significance
Living tea museum in every cup:
- 1870s planting – among Darjeeling’s oldest producing plants
- Historical continuity – same plants for 150 years
- Terroir development – flavours evolved over centuries
- Cultural heritage – part of Darjeeling’s tea legacy
- Sustainable tradition – preserving ancient tea genetics
Why Singell Heritage is Special
Unmatched authenticity and historical significance:
- 150-year heritage – impossible to replicate
- CD Gurung’s expertise – consistent excellence
- Limited production – small heritage patch
- Concentrated flavours from ancient root systems
- Living history – tea from the Victorian era
Ingredients: Premium black tea from 150-year-old heritage plants, Singell Estate, Darjeeling, India
Available in 25g, 50g, and 100g sizes – perfect for discovering this historic tea and special occasions.
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