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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: 2-3 minutes for first infusion Tea amount: 1 tsp per 8oz cup Multiple infusions: 3-4 steepings recommended Best served: 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.
