Gopaldhara Green Gold Classic Series (First Flush Green Tea)
Gopaldhara Green Gold Classic Series First Flush Green Tea is an artisanal, whole-leaf green tea produced at high altitudes (5,500 to 7,000 feet) in the Mirik Valley of Darjeeling. Handcrafted during the coveted early spring harvest—often utilizing high-grade clonal cultivars like Japanese Yabukita—it represents a refined, non-oxidized expression of classic Himalayan terroir.
Leaf & Appearance: Comprises fine FTGFOP1 whole leaves and tender tips plucked to a strict "two leaves and a bud" standard. The gently rolled, dark-olive leaves retain their rich chlorophyll and botanical integrity.
Liquor & Aroma: Breathes a light, clear, and glowing greenish-yellow cup. The aroma is distinctly fresh and vegetal, accented by subtle mountain pine and soft sweet meadow grasses.
Flavor Profile: Remarkably smooth, crisp, and mellow with virtually none of the harsh bitterness or dry astringency typical of commercial green teas. The palate opens with savory vegetal notes, fresh herbs, and hints of toasted greens, followed by a naturally sweet, clean, and lingering finish.
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Gopaldhara Green Gold Classic Series First Flush Green Tea is an artisanal, whole-leaf green tea produced at high altitudes (5,500 to 7,000 feet) in the Mirik Valley of Darjeeling. Handcrafted during the coveted early spring harvest—often utilizing high-grade clonal cultivars like Japanese Yabukita—it represents a refined, non-oxidized expression of classic Himalayan terroir.
Leaf & Appearance: Comprises fine FTGFOP1 whole leaves and tender tips plucked to a strict "two leaves and a bud" standard. The gently rolled, dark-olive leaves retain their rich chlorophyll and botanical integrity.
Liquor & Aroma: Breathes a light, clear, and glowing greenish-yellow cup. The aroma is distinctly fresh and vegetal, accented by subtle mountain pine and soft sweet meadow grasses.
Flavor Profile: Remarkably smooth, crisp, and mellow with virtually none of the harsh bitterness or dry astringency typical of commercial green teas. The palate opens with savory vegetal notes, fresh herbs, and hints of toasted greens, followed by a naturally sweet, clean, and lingering finish.