Avongrove-SFTGFOP1 Clonal | First Flush
Avongrove-SFTGFOP1 Clonal | First Flush
Avongrove-SFTGFOP1 Clonal | First Flush
Avongrove-SFTGFOP1 Clonal | First Flush
Avongrove-SFTGFOP1 Clonal | First Flush
Avongrove-SFTGFOP1 Clonal | First Flush

Avongrove-SFTGFOP1 Clonal | First Flush

Floral | Clonal | Lively


A fine clonal First Flush with floral elegance and spring freshness.
Packaging
₹ 2,300
₹ 2,300 ₹ 2,300

About the Garden

Cradled within the picturesque Mirik Valley, Avongrove flourishes between 3,000 and 5,500 feet, where cool mountain mists nurture slow-growing tea bushes. Unlike many of Darjeeling's earliest estates, Avongrove helped establish Mirik as an emerging destination for premium orthodox teas. Its carefully maintained clonal cultivars, thriving in fertile Himalayan soils, consistently produce elegant seasonal harvests admired for their bright floral character, refreshing vibrancy and beautifully balanced cup, reflecting the valley's distinctive mountain terroir.

Product Details

Avongrove SFTGFOP1 Clonal is a premium First Flush Darjeeling tea crafted from tender clonal leaves gathered during the fresh spring harvest. The carefully processed whole leaves display green, olive and silver shades, producing a bright golden liquor with exceptional clarity. Its fragrance opens with spring flowers, fresh herbs and sweet citrus, followed by subtle notes of peach and green fruit. The palate is light yet expressive, combining floral sweetness, lively freshness and a refined touch of briskness. A smooth texture carries the flavour towards a clean and pleasantly lingering finish. The SFTGFOP1 grade reflects the tea’s fine leaf appearance and carefully preserved tips. Best enjoyed without milk, this selection suits those who appreciate aromatic, graceful and origin-specific teas. Chai Chun presents Avongrove Clonal as an elegant introduction to premium First Flush Darjeeling tea, offering the freshness, complexity and distinctive seasonal character sought by both new customers and experienced loose leaf tea enthusiasts alike.

SENSORY PROFILE

Appearance
Tropical green and olive whole leaves with silver tips.
Aroma
Spring blossoms, fresh herbs, sweet citrus and delicate peach.
Taste
Floral and lively with green-fruit sweetness and refined briskness.

MAGIC INSIDE THE CUP

Orthodox Tea
Traditional whole leaf tea crafted for exceptional aroma, depth and refined character.

Recommendation

Number of steeps
1
Best Consumed
Hot
How to Store
Store Airtight

Condiments

Milk
Not Recommended
Lemon
Optional
Honey
Optional
Sugar
Optional

Caffeine Level

None Low Medium High

Why You'll Love It

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Sourced from India’s finest tea estates.

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Hand-selected, whole-leaf harvests masterfully crafted.

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From bold, malty valley deeps to crisp, aromatic mountain highs.

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Packed at the source and delivered straight to your doorstep.

For Individual Customers

Avongrove Clonal is made from carefully selected clonal leaves known for producing a more aromatic and distinctive flavour profile. Its First Flush character brings together spring flowers, sweet citrus, fresh herbs and delicate peach notes. Unlike ordinary black tea chosen mainly for colour and strength, this selection focuses on fragrance, clarity and layered flavour. Chai Chun presents it for customers seeking a refined introduction to premium Darjeeling loose leaf tea, where the garden, harvest and quality of the leaves remain noticeable throughout the cup.

SFTGFOP1 is a recognised orthodox tea grade associated with carefully crafted whole leaves and fine tips. While the grade describes the leaf’s appearance rather than guaranteeing flavour by itself, it indicates a visually refined selection prepared with attention to detail. In Avongrove Clonal, these elegant leaves produce a bright liquor with floral fragrance, citrus freshness and graceful briskness. Chai Chun selects teas where the impressive leaf appearance is supported by a distinctive cup, giving customers both visible quality and memorable flavour.

Yes. Avongrove Clonal is an inviting choice for customers entering the world of First Flush Darjeeling tea. Its light body, floral sweetness and citrus freshness make it easier to appreciate than intensely strong or heavy black teas. New customers can immediately notice how origin and harvest season influence the aroma and taste of loose leaf tea. Chai Chun makes this premium category approachable through carefully selected teas that offer clear flavours, elegant character and enough complexity to keep every cup interesting.

First Flush refers to the first tender leaves gathered after the tea plants awaken from their winter rest. These young leaves create teas known for their bright liquor, fresh floral fragrance and lively character. The season gives Avongrove Clonal its delicate notes of blossoms, herbs, citrus and green fruit. This freshness distinguishes it from the richer, fruitier personality of later harvests. Through Chai Chun’s Darjeeling collection, customers can compare seasonal expressions and understand how every harvest gives loose leaf tea a completely different identity.

Chai Chun combines careful sourcing and extensive tea knowledge to present premium Darjeeling selections with clearly defined origins, grades and seasonal personalities. Avongrove Clonal is chosen for its elegant whole leaves, floral aroma, citrus brightness and refined spring character. Rather than offering Darjeeling tea as a single general category, Chai Chun enables customers to appreciate the differences between gardens and harvests. It is a thoughtful choice for personal enjoyment, sophisticated gifting or beginning a collection of authentic Darjeeling orthodox loose leaf teas.