Margaret's hope ftgfop1 ff
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Description
A Darjeeling classic, This Margaret’s Hope captures the essence of the First Flush with a refined, aromatic cup. Light and brisk with gentle floral top notes and a subtle muscatel hint, it brews to a pale golden liquor. The fine whole leaves promise a fresh, elegant infusion—best enjoyed pure, any time of day.
Harvested in early spring from 950 to 1,830 meters on the renowned Margaret’s Hope Estate in Kurseong, this FTGFOP1 First Flush is made from clonal Camellia sinensis sinensis bushes. The tippy leaves yield a delicate yellow liquor, bright with floral complexity, light astringency, and a lingering sweet freshness—a true First Flush Darjeeling treasure.
Margaret’s Hope Tea Estate was established in the 1830s, commercially operating from 1864. Originally named Bara Ringtong, it was renamed in the 1920s after the owner’s daughter, Margaret, who tragically died returning to England.
FTGFOP1 stands for Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe 1—the highest whole-leaf grade in Darjeeling. It means lots of golden tips, high-quality whole leaves picked manually. This grade produces a smooth, aromatic, floral-citrus liquor—ideal for connoisseurs.
Brewing
Pre-heat a cup or teapot. Use 1 tsp per cup or 1 rounded tsp per person for a teapot. Pour freshly boiled water over the leaves and infuse for 3-5 minutes. Add milk or sweetener as desired.
Ingredients
black tea.
t leaf T’s Commitment to Sustainable Packaging
At t leaf T, we're committed to reducing our environmental impact.
Why Do We Use Stand-Up Pouches?
Our stand-up pouches are made from soft plastic with a thin foil lining. This lining acts as a crucial barrier against light, moisture, and air, ensuring our teas stay fresh and flavorful throughout their shelf life.
In addition to protecting our teas, this type of flexible packaging is more efficient and environmentally friendly than traditional rigid packaging. Here’s why:
- Space-saving: Stand-up pouches ship, store, and dispose of flat, reducing the materials needed to produce them.
- Lower carbon footprint: They require less CO2 to manufacture and transport.
- Efficient design: We print directly on the pouches, eliminating the need for extra labels and further reducing waste.
Why We Don't Use Compostable Packaging
We understand the desire for fully compostable packaging, and we’d love to offer it. However, after extensive testing, we’ve identified two key challenges that prevent us from switching:
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Limited disposal options: Compostable packaging isn't accepted in council kerbside collections and isn't recyclable, meaning it usually ends up in landfill.
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Compromised tea quality: Biodegradable and compostable pouches degrade over time, even in storage. Teas need robust protection from light, moisture, aromas, and oxygen to maintain their freshness and flavour. During our tests, we found that compostable packaging allowed cross-contamination of aromas, especially in blends like Chai and English Breakfast. The result? A noticeable reduction in quality, which is unacceptable for our premium teas.
Given these issues, we’ve made the decision to stick with stand up pouches that ensures the highest quality and food safety for our teas.
Looking Forward to a Greener Future
At t leaf T, we're always on the lookout for better, more sustainable packaging options that don’t compromise on quality. Rest assured, we're committed to finding a solution that meets both our environmental goals and your tea standards.