SKU: M/OR751/FTGFOP1 SPL/26
Mangalam Orthodox Whole Leaf Special Second Flush is a distinguished Assam tea crafted from carefully selected summer leaves at the renowned Mangalam Tea Estate. Its beautifully twisted whole leaves yield a deep amber liquor with a rich, full-bodied character. The cup unfolds with pronounced malty sweetness, notes of ripe stone fruit and dark honey, and a delicate undertone of warm spice. Smooth yet commanding, it finishes with lingering depth and the refined briskness characteristic of an exceptional Assam Second Flush.
A premium Assam Second Flush tea with elegantly twisted whole leaves with golden tips , a rich amber liquor, pronounced malty sweetness, subtle fruity notes and a smooth, lingering finish.
Assam
Single Estate
Second Flush
Mr. Farooq Azim Bora
FTGFOP1
Conventional
Black
Selectively hand-plucked during the Second Flush season, following the classic “two leaves and a bud” standard to ensure optimum maturity, richness and aromatic intensity.
Mangalam Tea Estate has the distinction of being the only tea garden of its kind due its unique bush plantation. Encouraged by the outstanding results achieved from its experiments, the Jayshree Tea and Industries decided to create a new ideal plantation with the concept of close planting by uprooting some of the old tea sections of Towkok Tea Estate with new concept of close spacing of 21/2 x 11/2 x 11/2 x 11/2 x 11/2 with 100% clonal material of high quality potential. The entire garden of 117.99 hectare has been planted with a spacing of 18” x 18” x 18” x 18” with a plucking patch of 2’6” having a population of 42480 plants per hectare.
The entire garden is very well planned from the working convenience of point of view. The plantation has been divided in 1 (one) acre plot having 8’ wide footpath on 3 sides and 20’ wide road along the plantation after every five such one acre plot, thus providing motorable road encircling each plot of 10 acres and making it convenient to supervise every acre plantation while moving in a vehicle.
Mangalam tea estate produces very high quality Assam Orthodox and CTC teas fetching premium prices due its quality and demand. The Orthodox teas from Mangalam tea estate is totally absorbed by German market and the C.T.C. teas are also in good demand.
Regularly frequented by buyers from Germany, the garden is well accessible by roads, rail and airways. National Highway 37 is about 52 K.M. from the Garden. The nearest Railway station Bhojo (Broad Gauge) is around 12 K.M. from the Tea Estate. The Airports near the gardens are at Jorhat & Dibrugarh.
Credited with reintroduction of Orthodox tea in Upper Assam.
Own tram trolley connected to the railway station.
Recipient of award from Tea Board for obtaining highest yield per hectare in Sibsagar district.
Very Tippy Teas with high class liquor and strength popular with German buyers.
Cultivation Area
Tea cultivation : 117.99 Hectare
Irrigated area : Nil
Gross yield :__ tons per year
Type of Teas
Orthodox Tea
CTC Tea
Green Tea
Early Morning (6:30 AM – 9:00 AM) – Ideal Time
Mid-Morning (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM) – Great Option
Use filtered or bottled water.
Heat the water to 95°C.
Put in 2.5 g of loose tea for every cup (180 ml).
Let it steep for 3 to 5 minutes.
Strain into a cup and serve.
Leaf - Well-made, evenly graded whole leaves with a refined, wiry appearance, displaying deep ebony tones interspersed with elegant golden tips. The dry leaf carries a warm aromatic profile of malty character .
Liquor -
Bright, lustrous copper-amber infusion with excellent clarity and depth. The cup is full-bodied and richly malty, unfolding with notes of dark honey, ripe stone fruit, caramelised sugar and gentle cocoa. A lively briskness with body and the finish remains smooth .
Infusion -The infused leaves open into an even coppery-brown appearance , indicating careful manufacture and balanced oxidation. The aroma is warm and expressive, revealing notes of sweet fruity, malty, woody, honey and a delicate floral sweetness.