Bronze medal 2023 at the "Les Thés du Monde" International Competition organized by AVPA - Association pour la Valorisation des Produits Agricoles.
Bronze medal 2022 at the "Les Thés du Monde" International Competition organized by the AVPA - Association pour la Valorisation des Produits Agricoles.
Tea preparation tips
A tea of unique charm
Produced in the Selimbong garden, this black tea reveals all the secret charm that makes spring teas from this northern Indian region so seductive. Its enveloping liquor releases floral, fruity, woody and mineral flavors of rare intensity.
Organic farming
We have always offered organically grown teas and herbal teas, and used natural, organic flavours. We go even further, demanding that our suppliers use certified organic flavor carriers and solvents. Certified since 1994.
Fair trade
A WFTO (World Fair Trade Organization) certified member, Les Jardins de Gaïa has been committed to fair trade since its creation: from the tea leaf to the cup, all our practices meet fair trade requirements. To find out more: www.wfto.com.
Demeter
is the brand for products from certified biodynamic agriculture. We promote biodynamic agriculture, which corresponds to the original balance, where man lives in harmony with the chain of life, and respects a complex system of multiple natural influences. Certified since 2003.
Darjeeling PGI
Guaranteeing the origin of our teas is one of our top priorities. We're delighted to finally be able to display the official Darjeeling logo on our packaging, a guarantee of the geographical origin of this tea that we've cherished since our origins. Since 2011, the European Union has recognized the only existing PGI for tea. A guarantee of protection for Indian producers and consumers alike.
PGI: Protected Geographical Indication
Early tea
Discover fresh, delicate teas bursting with spring flavors! Considered by some to be the quintessence of natural teas, primeurs are the fruit of the first Camellia sinensis leaf harvests of the year.
Plain tea
White, green, black and dark teas from China, India, Japan and elsewhere are all varieties from the same plant: the tea plant. Once plucked, the leaf is processed in different ways, undergoing numerous transformations. Depending on the terroir, the fineness of the leaf and the way it is processed, the result is an unlimited palette of tastes and vintages.
Tea and food pairings
This tea pairs well with Tanzanian dark chocolate (80%), a terroir chocolate with milky, fruity notes (cherry) reminiscent of the famous "Black Forest" cake. It adds sweetness and subtlety, and a smoother texture.
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The different grades of Darjeeling black teas
TGFOP, OP..., Have you ever noticed that black teas often have a series of letters and numbers just after the name of the tea? Find out more about tea grades.
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Bruno H. published the 24/11/2024 following an order made on 10/11/2024
Une vraie découverte! Excellent thé noir , beaucoup de parfum au dessus de la tasse . Et ses arômes dans la bouche sont très fleuris et multiples, un vrai voyage dans les sens avec ce thé noir .
Anonymous customer published the 31/03/2023 following an order made on 14/03/2023
pas assez consommé pour juger