{"title":"Bold start to the day","description":"\u003cp\u003eFull-bodied teas with plenty of character – for everyone who likes to start their morning with a strong cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTeas with strength and depth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorning classics are our black teas: the malty, robust \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/assam-golden-tips-glenburn\"\u003eGlenburn Assam Golden Tips\u003c\/a\u003e, the chocolaty \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/himalayan-imperial-black-nepal\"\u003eHimalayan Imperial Black\u003c\/a\u003e from Nepal and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/taiwan-schwarztee\"\u003eTaiwan Assamica #8\u003c\/a\u003e with notes of cinnamon and licorice. If you prefer something lighter, go for the floral \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/darjeeling-first-flush-glenburn\"\u003eDarjeeling First Flush\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense green teas come from Japan: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kagoshima-matcha\"\u003eKagoshima Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/matcha-superior\"\u003eMatcha Superior\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sencha-matcha\"\u003eSencha Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e and the refined \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hon-gyokuro-kusanagi\"\u003eHon Gyokuro Kusanagi\u003c\/a\u003e with full umami.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich teas are high in caffeine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe classify all teas in this selection as having a high caffeine content. You'll find the classification on each product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I drink Assam with milk?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, many people drink their Assam with milk. We recommend trying it pure first to discover all its nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hon-gyokuro-kusanagi","title":"Hon Gyokuro Kusanagi","description":"\u003cp\u003eHon Gyokuro Kusanagi is an impressive Japanese green tea. Gyokuro (玉露) roughly translates as “noble dewdrop”. What makes our Gyokuro special: before the harvest, it was shaded with rice straw mats for almost 21 days. This fills the tea leaves with plenty of chlorophyll and the amino acid L-theanine, which gives them an intense color and a bold flavor – and they lose almost all of their bitterness. Unlike sencha, gyokuro is mostly enjoyed on special occasions in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHon Gyokuro Kusanagi tastes wonderfully fresh and has the full umami that is typical of high-quality Japanese gyokuro. As it cools down a little, notes of passion fruit and mango slowly emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur gyokuro comes from a farm in Japan with a long tradition. The tea garden is located in the Uji region of central Japan and produces tea of top quality. Uji is known for producing some of the finest teas in all of Japan. The tea garden lies in the middle of a coniferous forest, and the trees protect it from outside environmental influences. Because the farm avoids monocultures, the plants are less susceptible to insects. This tea was picked in mid-April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uji, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShading:\u003c\/strong\u003e almost 21 days with rice straw mats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e mid-April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGyokuro is a very high-quality tea and deserves to be prepared with care. We recommend steeping 6 g of gyokuro in 500 ml of water at 60 °C for 2 minutes. Several infusions are definitely possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the ideal gyokuro experience, you can also prepare the tea in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kinto-kyusu-teekanne\"\u003ekyusu\u003c\/a\u003e, an original Japanese side-handle teapot. This gives you more control over the brewing and brings out the full flavor of the leaves. Use 4 g of tea leaves with 100 ml of water at 50 °C. The steeping times for each infusion:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1st infusion: 90 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2nd infusion: 30 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3rd infusion: 60 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeach further infusion: 20 seconds longer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/jHWJ6V4cgdc\" title=\"Hon Gyokuro Kusanagi – Tasting video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about our first-class gyokuro in the tasting video (in German).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read all about this type of tea in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/was-ist-gyokuro-tee\"\u003eWhat is gyokuro tea?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German) and in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teesorten\/hon-gyokruo-kusanagi-anbau-tasting\"\u003ecultivation and tasting report on Hon Gyokuro Kusanagi\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kabuse-sencha-superior\"\u003eKabuse Sencha Superior\u003c\/a\u003e is also shaded before the harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takezawa Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":35206030407,"sku":"11","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":35206030471,"sku":"12","price":36.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Komposition_084a04fe-87bf-44b2-9df0-6d9dd26d93c5.jpg?v=1519978184"},{"product_id":"himalayan-imperial-black-nepal","title":"Himalayan Imperial Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Himalayan Imperial Black is an extremely high-quality and intense black tea from southeastern Nepal. Nepal is still a young tea-growing region and, for us, a region on the rise: the Nepalese are driven to create a tea culture all of their own – not just a copy of the famous Darjeeling teas. The Imperial Black is wonderful after a meal or whenever you are craving something sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Imperial Black is probably one of the most unusual black teas we have ever come across. Dry, it smells of cocoa beans and forest berries – and once you pour water over it, things really get going. It tastes as if the leaves had been freshly picked in a chocolate wonderland, without even a hint of bitterness. A symphony for black tea lovers and everyone who wants to become one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from the Jun Chiyabari tea garden in southeastern Nepal. Founded in 2000, and therefore still very young, the tea garden produces top-quality teas right next to the Indian border and the famous Darjeeling tea region. One thing that makes Jun Chiyabari really special is its love of experimenting: teas like the Imperial Black or our Hand Rolled Himalayan Tips are quite unusual for the Himalayan region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeastern Nepal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jun Chiyabari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most black teas, let the Himalayan Imperial Black steep for 2–3 minutes, using 6 g of tea leaves and 500 ml of boiling water. Warm up your cup and teapot beforehand so the tea doesn’t cool down too quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/iH1TV795TRU\" title=\"Himalayan Imperial Black – Tasting-Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext time you are craving chocolate, watch our tasting video (in German) instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about the tea garden in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teeanbau\/jun-chiyabari\"\u003eJun Chiyabari\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hand-rolled-himalayan-tips\"\u003eHand Rolled Himalayan Tips\u003c\/a\u003e come from there too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jun Chiyabari Tea Garden Nepal","offers":[{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":35393981511,"sku":"03","price":10.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":35393981575,"sku":"04","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Gramm","offer_id":51030238363914,"sku":"03","price":36.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Komposition_400be1c7-d745-43a3-820b-9326a1001483.jpg?v=1532192269"},{"product_id":"hand-rolled-himalayan-tips","title":"Hand Rolled Himalayan Tips","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hand Rolled Himalayan Tips are an extremely high-quality black tea from southeastern Nepal. Nepal is still a young tea-growing region and, for us, a region on the move: the Nepalese are motivated to create a tea culture all of their own – rather than just a copy of the famous Darjeeling teas. For this tea, the fine leaf shoots are picked by skilled hands and then lovingly rolled by hand, which sadly has become very rare today. Only very small quantities are processed each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hand Rolled Himalayan Tips have a very floral and fresh aroma, quite similar to high-quality Darjeeling teas. Freshly brewed, the tea tastes very fruity, light and refreshing. As it cools down a little, citrus notes come to the fore. On top of that comes a pleasantly spicy note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from the Jun Chiyabari tea garden in southeastern Nepal. Founded in 2000 and therefore still very young, the tea garden produces top-quality teas close to the Indian border and the famous Darjeeling tea region. One of Jun Chiyabari’s great hallmarks is its love of experimenting: teas like the Hand Rolled Himalayan Tips or our Imperial Black are quite unusual for the Himalayan region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e southeastern Nepal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jun Chiyabari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-picked and hand-rolled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeally, steep the Hand Rolled Himalayan Tips using 6 g of tea leaves to 500 ml of boiling water for 2 minutes. Warm your cup and teapot beforehand so the tea doesn’t cool down too quickly. Enjoy this Nepalese rarity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/FOMFZDiZwNY\" title=\"Hand Rolled Himalayan Tips – Tasting-Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find out more about this enchanting tea from the Himalayas in the tasting video (in German).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read more about the tea garden in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teeanbau\/jun-chiyabari\"\u003eJun Chiyabari\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our chocolatey \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/himalayan-imperial-black-nepal\"\u003eHimalayan Imperial Black\u003c\/a\u003e also comes from there.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jun Chiyabari Tea Garden Nepal","offers":[{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":35568060231,"sku":"01","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":36531225927,"sku":"02","price":38.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Gramm","offer_id":50563089924362,"sku":"","price":67.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/komposition.jpg?v=1519978179"},{"product_id":"kagoshima-matcha","title":"Kagoshima Matcha","description":"\u003cp\u003eKagoshima Matcha is a wonderful introduction to the demanding world of matcha: it's light and mild without losing any depth or complexity. The leaf material comes from Kagoshima in Japan. The raw tea, called tencha (碾茶) in Japanese, is ground slowly and gently in old stone mills into fine, green matcha. The result is a powerful and creamy matcha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs soon as you open the tin, Kagoshima Matcha gives off a fragrant, fresh scent. Once prepared, a seductively creamy matcha awaits you that will make every green tea lover's heart beat faster. A dominant umami is rounded off by a natural, slightly grassy flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKagoshima Matcha comes from a tea farm in Kagoshima on the volcanic island of Kyushu, which produces tea of top quality. As this matcha proves with flying colors, the teas from this region are among the best the Japanese tea world has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e slowly in stone mills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor one bowl of matcha, sift about 2 g of matcha powder (1–2 chashaku scoops) into a matcha bowl and stir it with about 20 ml of water into a smooth paste. Then add about 100 ml of water and whisk the matcha until frothy with the chasen (bamboo whisk) in quick \"M\" or \"W\" motions. The water should be 75–80 °C, not boiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 g matcha (1–2 chashaku scoops)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapprox. 120 ml water, 75–80 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emake a paste first, then whisk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find all the steps with pictures and video in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/tee-zubereitung\/matcha-zubereitung\"\u003eMatcha Preparation\u003c\/a\u003e (in German).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read about its history and cultivation in the blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/tee-zubereitung\/was-ist-matcha-geschichte-zubereitung-und-anbau\"\u003eWhat is Matcha?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Even more intense and velvety is our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/matcha-superior\"\u003eMatcha Superior\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takezawa Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"30 grams","offer_id":4567391895586,"sku":"10","price":17.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/matchanormalkomposition.jpg?v=1536563605"},{"product_id":"matcha-superior","title":"Matcha Superior","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Ceremonial Matcha is simply fantastic! It comes from the Kagoshima region, one of Japan's most famous tea regions. After harvesting, the tea leaves are separated from their stems and veins, so that only the precious leaf flesh remains – the tencha (碾茶). The tencha is then ground gently and, above all, slowly in stone mills. If this happens too quickly, too much heat builds up and the tea loses quality. The result is a vibrant, deep green powder – matcha in its most perfect form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatcha Superior has a sensational aroma. Its intense, fresh character won us over instantly. Because the tea plants are shaded before harvesting, it has almost no bitterness and is as soft as a lotus leaf in Japan's rising sun. It's all rounded off by full-bodied umami and a dense, velvety-creamy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatcha Superior comes from one of Japan's leading tea gardens. The tea farm is located in the Kagoshima region and produces tea of top quality. As this matcha proves with flying colors, the teas from this region are among the best the Japanese tea world has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kagoshima, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShading:\u003c\/strong\u003e before harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e slowly in stone mills, leaf flesh only, without stems and veins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor one bowl of matcha, sift about 2 g of matcha powder (1–2 chashaku scoops) into a matcha bowl and mix it with about 20 ml of water into a smooth paste. Then add about 100 ml of water and whisk the matcha until frothy with the chasen (bamboo whisk), using quick \"M\" or \"W\" motions. The water should be 75–80 °C, not boiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 g matcha (1–2 chashaku scoops)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapprox. 120 ml water, 75–80 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emake a paste first, then whisk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find every step with pictures and video in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/tee-zubereitung\/matcha-zubereitung\"\u003epreparing matcha\u003c\/a\u003e (in German).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about its history and cultivation in the blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/tee-zubereitung\/was-ist-matcha-geschichte-zubereitung-und-anbau\"\u003eWhat is matcha?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German), and how to recognize high quality in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/woran-erkennt-man-guten-matcha\"\u003eHow can you tell good matcha?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). For getting started, our mild \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kagoshima-matcha\"\u003eKagoshima Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e is a great choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takezawa Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"30 grams","offer_id":4567401463842,"sku":"09","price":32.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/matchasuperiorkomposition.jpg?v=1512040256"},{"product_id":"darjeeling-first-flush-glenburn","title":"Glenburn Darjeeling First Flush FTGFOP1","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Glenburn Darjeeling First Flush FTGFOP1 may well be the best First Flush we have ever had. Together with our Glenburn Assam Golden Tips, it is one of the main reasons Friends of Tea exists: it was at Glenburn, while shooting a video, that we came up with the idea of bringing high-quality teas straight to you – no detours and no middlemen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Glenburn Darjeeling has the typical light and floral Darjeeling taste. When we close our eyes, we feel transported straight back to the old colonial era, surrounded by tea bushes in the Indian highlands. Freshly brewed, the tea tastes fruity, light and refreshing. As it cools down a little, mild citrus notes come to the fore. The cup color is a delicate yellow-orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from the Glenburn Tea Estate in the Darjeeling region. The estate is family-owned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Darjeeling, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glenburn Tea Estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Flush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most black teas, brew the Darjeeling First Flush with water at 100 °C and let it steep for 2 minutes. Warm up your cup and teapot beforehand so the tea doesn’t cool down too quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does FTGFOP1 actually mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFOP1 stands for the care taken when plucking: only the buds with the top two tender leaves are picked, while coarser leaves of lower quality stay on the bush. In Darjeeling, the number one is awarded to leaves of the highest grade. FTG, short for “Finest Tippy Golden”, means that the tea contains many fine, light-colored tips. The tips are lighter because they contain less cell sap. So with an FTGFOP1 tea, you get one of the highest-quality Darjeeling teas made from the best leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/_FtvYoVIQuQ?rel=0\" title=\"Glenburn Darjeeling First Flush FTGFOP1 – Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2016, we had the chance to be part of the shoot for an image video for the Glenburn Tea Estate. Since then, we have had a great relationship with this tea garden and keep sourcing high-quality teas from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes First Flush so special is explained in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/was-ist-first-flush-bei-darjeeling-tee\"\u003eWhat is First Flush in Darjeeling tea?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our robust \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/assam-golden-tips-glenburn\"\u003eGlenburn Assam Golden Tips\u003c\/a\u003e come from the same estate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glenburn Tea Estate","offers":[{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":7536655695906,"sku":"25","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":7549716496418,"sku":"26","price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":7549716561954,"sku":"27","price":44.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/darjeelingsplit.jpg?v=1529662869"},{"product_id":"assam-golden-tips-glenburn","title":"Glenburn Assam Golden Tips","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Glenburn Assam Golden Tips is one of the best Assam teas we have ever tasted. It was a major reason for founding Friends of Tea: during a video shoot at Glenburn, we came up with the idea of bringing high-quality teas directly to you – without detours and without middlemen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the Himalayan Imperial Black, the Glenburn Assam Golden Tips is another of our strong black teas. Freshly brewed, it tastes bold and distinctive, and for many it is the ideal start to the day. Many people like to drink their Assam with milk – but we recommend trying our Glenburn Assam without milk first, so you can discover all its nuances. The liquor is a wonderful amber orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from the Glenburn Tea Estate in the Assam region. The estate is family-owned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assam, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glenburn Tea Estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most black teas, you infuse the Glenburn Assam Golden Tips at 100 °C and let it steep for 3 minutes. Warm your cup and teapot beforehand so the tea doesn’t cool down too quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/_FtvYoVIQuQ?rel=0\" title=\"Glenburn Assam Golden Tips – Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2016, we had the chance to be part of the shoot for an image video for the Glenburn Tea Estate. Since then, we have had a great relationship with this tea garden and regularly source high-quality teas from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read how best to prepare black tea in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/tee-zubereitung\/schwarzer-tee-zubereitung\"\u003eBlack Tea – Preparation\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/darjeeling-first-flush-glenburn\"\u003eGlenburn Darjeeling First Flush FTGFOP1\u003c\/a\u003e comes from the same estate, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/himalayan-imperial-black-nepal\"\u003eHimalayan Imperial Black\u003c\/a\u003e is also bold.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glenburn Tea Estate","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":7549884366882,"sku":"23","price":15.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":7549884399650,"sku":"24","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/assamsplit.jpg?v=1529662769"},{"product_id":"sencha-matcha","title":"Sencha Matcha","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sencha Matcha brings two worlds together: here, high-quality sencha meets precious matcha green tea powder. Normally, matcha isn’t infused like loose-leaf tea but stirred and whisked until frothy with a special bamboo whisk. In this tea, the fine needle-shaped leaves are coated with a thin layer of matcha powder, which dissolves when you pour water over it. The result is an incredibly intense and full-bodied green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sencha is sweet and fresh and fantastically delicious on its own. The fine matcha powder is the crowning touch, rounding off the taste experience with intense umami and a vivid green cup color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sencha Matcha comes from one of Japan’s leading tea gardens. The tea farm is located in the Kagoshima region and produces tea of top quality. As our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/matcha-superior\"\u003eMatcha Superior\u003c\/a\u003e proves with flying colors, the teas from this region are among the best the Japanese tea world has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kagoshima, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Sencha Matcha, we recommend a rather low water temperature. Ideally, pour 500 ml of water at 60 °C over 6 g of tea and let it steep for 2 minutes. Enjoy your tea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes sencha so special is explained in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/was-ist-das-besondere-an-sencha-tee\"\u003eWhat makes sencha tea so special?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). If you want to enjoy matcha on its own, try our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kagoshima-matcha\"\u003eKagoshima Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/matcha-superior\"\u003eMatcha Superior\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"100 GRAMM","offer_id":43706247250186,"sku":"81","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 GRAMM","offer_id":43706247282954,"sku":"82","price":27.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Matcha-comp.jpg?v=1662055639"},{"product_id":"taiwan-schwarztee","title":"Taiwan Assamica #8 Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fascinating black tea from Taiwan has a taste as versatile as its history is exciting. It comes from the TRES #8 cultivar, which was bred and developed by Taiwan’s “Tea Research and Extension Centre”. The original TRES #8 plants come from the Assam region in India, which is known for its bold, malty-sweet black teas. During the Japanese occupation of Taiwan from 1895 to 1945, many tea plants were brought from Assam to Taiwan to produce black tea there on a large scale. Some of these Assamica plants still grow wild in Taiwan today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this taste were a feeling, it would be a cozy, rainy summer evening, snuggled up at Grandma’s. The Taiwan Assamica #8 black tea is incredibly intense and expressive, similar to an Assam, but much less bitter and much more on the sweet side. On top of that come light notes of cinnamon, licorice and cedarwood – an exciting and versatile taste experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis high-quality black tea comes from the Nantou region in Taiwan and is grown at an altitude of around 250 meters. The region in central Taiwan is known for its high-quality and special black teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nantou, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 250 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e TRES #8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend 3 g of tea leaves to 250 ml of water. As the leaves are large, give them plenty of room – ideally in a slightly larger teapot or a generously sized tea strainer. Pour boiling water over them, let steep for 3 minutes and enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll find tips on preparation in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/tee-zubereitung\/schwarzer-tee-zubereitung\"\u003eBlack Tea – Preparation\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). You can compare it with the original from India with our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/assam-golden-tips-glenburn\"\u003eGlenburn Assam Golden Tips\u003c\/a\u003e – or try the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/taiwan-red-oolong\"\u003eTaiwan Red Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e from the same region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"50 GRAMM","offer_id":43498560291082,"sku":"76","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 GRAMM","offer_id":43498560323850,"sku":"77","price":26.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 GRAMM","offer_id":43498560356618,"sku":"78","price":49.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Taiwan-Assamica-Schwarztee-Comp.jpg?v=1662055130"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/collections\/pexels-lisa-fotios-734983_1.jpg?v=1790153129","url":"https:\/\/fraendsoftea.com\/en\/collections\/kraeftig-in-den-tag.oembed","provider":"Friends of Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}