{"product_id":"darjeeling-gielle-first-flush-2026","title":"Darjeeling Gielle First Flush 2026","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Gielle garden was established in the 1850s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocated at an altitude of between 2500 and 6000 feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHas a neatly made, tippy leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh, hay-like aroma with deeper muscatel notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHas a certain sweetness, definite muscatel character and smoothness yet with just a little astringency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2026 Darjeeling First Flush is from the Gielle garden, established in the 1850s. The garden is located at an altitude of between 2500 and 6000 feet. This first flush has a neatly made, tippy leaf that has a fresh, hay-like aroma with deeper muscatel notes. In the cup Gielle First Flush has a certain sweetness, definite muscatel character and smoothness yet with just a little astringency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe benefits of loose leaf tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a carefully sourced tea chosen for its distinctive, balanced flavour.\u003cbr\u003eLoose leaf tea enables the full flavour characteristics of the tea to infuse.\u003cbr\u003eThe tea is chosen for its high grade which imparts the flavour and aroma characteristics for which this tea is best known.\u003cbr\u003eA little patience is required when infusing large leaf grades but you will be rewarded with a superior, more balanced cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWhich size to choose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are several packing options: 60grams, 125grams and 250grams - the standard being of 125 grams in a packet.\u003cbr\u003eYou can select packets or a tin caddy with hinged lid which can be selected from the drop-down options.\u003cbr\u003eOur silver-coloured packets are a triple laminate of paper, foil and cellophane, specifically designed for tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eHow to look after this tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStore the tea with care: ensure it is stored air-tight, away from heat, light, moisture and strong aromas.\u003cbr\u003eOur standard best-before is one year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur standard shipping is second class post unless you choose an alternative option.\u003cbr\u003eFree UK shipping is available for orders over £35 and free first class post can be chosen for orders over £50.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the checkout you may choose to receive a free, full-colour, eight-page guide to our tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grey's Teas","offers":[{"title":"125 gram packet","offer_id":57149712990588,"sku":"2221","price":28.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"125 gram caddy","offer_id":57149713023356,"sku":"2222","price":30.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 gram packet","offer_id":57149713056124,"sku":"2223","price":54.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 gram caddy","offer_id":57149713088892,"sku":"2224","price":56.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/6691\/9292\/files\/DarjeelingGielleFirstFlush2026.jpg?v=1783441895","url":"https:\/\/greysteas.co.uk\/products\/darjeeling-gielle-first-flush-2026","provider":"Grey's Teas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}