Perched in the scenic Kurseong valley at elevations between 4,500 and 5,200 feet, Giddapahar Tea Estate has been crafting exceptional teas since 1881. Tended by generations of the Shaw family, this historic garden—aptly named ‘Eagle’s Mountain’—is renowned for its traditional Chinary bushes and the nuanced cups they yield.

While rooted in legacy, Giddapahar has embraced thoughtful innovation, introducing select clonal cultivars to complement its heritage crop. Yet it’s the old-growth Chinary sections that continue to shape its most expressive autumn teas.

This season’s Autumn Chinary Black captures the estate’s terroir with quiet confidence. Crafted from vintage bushes nurtured on cool, sun-dappled slopes, it delivers a composed, flavorful cup marked by depth, clarity, and gentle warmth.