{"product_id":"1st-flush-kumaon-black-tea","title":"First Flush Kumaon Black Tea 2026 (NEW)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Flush Kumaon Black Tea \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eMuscatel\u003cstrong\u003e, \u003c\/strong\u003etart berry, candied orange peel, floral spring blossoms. This tea reminds me of some Darjeeling black teas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eKumaon, North Indian Himalayas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Makers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eChampawat Tea Makers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vibrant, floral black tea from the foothills of the North Indian Himalayas, Kumaon First Flush is a celebration of new beginnings. Harvested from the very first leaves of spring, this award-winning tea offers a bright, lively cup with notes of tart wild berries and sweet candied orange peel. Its lighter oxidation creates a unique character that sits beautifully between a traditional black tea and a lightly roasted oolong—full-bodied, aromatic, and refreshingly crisp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted by the farmer-owned Kumaon Tea Factory in the village of Chura, this tea represents more than the season's first harvest. It reflects a community reclaiming ownership of its tea heritage and investing in a more sustainable future. The very first batch earned international recognition at the UK Tea Academy's global tea competition, a testament to the exceptional quality of Kumaon's spring harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery cup supports the tea-growing families behind it. Co-owners of the factory—90% of whom are women—receive fair harvest prices and share in the factory's long-term success. Through regenerative farming initiatives, composting programs, and farmland restoration projects, this tea helps nurture both the land and the communities that call Kumaon home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Wt: \u003c\/strong\u003e3 oz (85g) in elegant black tin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 3g of tea per 8 oz (240 ml) of water. Steep at 200°F (88–93°C) for 2–3 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteep 1 | 1 Tbsp \/ 2.5 g | 8 oz | 210°F | 3.5 min \u003cbr\u003eSteep 2 | 8 oz | 210°F | 4 min\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a 100 ml gaiwan or small teapot, use 5g of tea. Brew with 200–205°F (93–96°C) water. Rinse briefly for 5 seconds, then steep as follows:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1st infusion: 10–15 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2nd infusion: 20 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Tea Places","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40773395906689,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0046\/3182\/2465\/files\/AC2BDF5F-7082-4644-93DC-F8E27B15E55A.jpg?v=1781539554","url":"https:\/\/myteaplaces.com\/es\/products\/1st-flush-kumaon-black-tea","provider":"My Tea Places","version":"1.0","type":"link"}