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Luxury CTC with Darjeeling Leaves
4.0 out of 5, 1 reviewThe tea works out to about ₹2.9 a cup. Inclusive of all taxes.
Malty Assam CTC with Darjeeling leaves: a kadak cup with a lighter, floral finish.
Dispatched from Siliguri within 24 hours. Usually delivered in 3 to 7 days.
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- Tasted three times before we buy it
Make it a chai trio
Luxury CTC with Darjeeling Leaves + Strong Masala Chai + Strong Elaichi Chai
Three cups for three moods, one pack each.
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Kadak chai
About Luxury CTC with Darjeeling Leaves
Luxury CTC with Darjeeling Leaves is a CTC black tea from Swachh Tea, made from Assam CTC and Darjeeling leaves for Indian milk chai. A 250g pack makes about 100 cups, at about ₹2.9 a cup.
At a glance
- Type
- Kadak chai: CTC black tea with Darjeeling leaves
- What's in it
- Assam CTC and Darjeeling leaves
- Tastes
- Malty and full, with a light floral, muscatel finish
- Best for
- A kadak cup with a lighter, floral finish.
- Pack
- 250g, about 100 cups (₹2.9 a cup)
- Caffeine
- Yes, it's black tea
- Origin
- Tea from Assam and Darjeeling, packed in Siliguri, West Bengal
In the cup
What's in Luxury CTC with Darjeeling Leaves
Malty and full, with a light floral, muscatel finish.
- Assam CTCStrength and a malty, coppery body
- Darjeeling leavesA light floral, muscatel lift
- Strength
- Medium
- Spice
- None
- Fragrance
- Very fragrant
Best for: A kadak cup with a lighter, floral finish.
The 4-minute method
How to make Luxury CTC with Darjeeling Leaves
On the stove, for one 150ml cup. Strong, coppery, and the same every time.
- Boil 75ml of water, at a rolling boil.
- Simmer 2.5g of tea, about a level teaspoon, for two minutes, until the granules open.
- Add milk, 75ml, and simmer two minutes more.
- Finish with sugar in the last minute, then strain and pour.
Tip for Luxury CTC with Darjeeling LeavesKeep the second simmer short, about a minute, so the Darjeeling's floral finish stays in the cup.
How much for how many?
Pick the number of cups.
- Water
- 150ml
- Milk
- 150ml
- Tea
- 5gabout 2 level teaspoons
- Time
- 4 min2 before the milk, 2 after
At 2 cups a day, 250g of tea lasts about 50 days, at about ₹5.8 a day.
The maths
Tapri-strong chai at home, for about ₹2.9 a cup.
₹15–30
A glass of chai at the tapri
₹2.9
The tea in a cup of Luxury CTC with Darjeeling Leaves
Our figure is the tea only, at 2.5g for a 150ml cup. Milk and sugar are on top.
Order the way you like.
Pay online or with cash on delivery. Shipping is free on every order. Orders leave Siliguri within 24 hours, and you can ask us anything about Luxury CTC with Darjeeling Leaves on WhatsApp.
- Cash on delivery across India
- Free shipping on every order
- Dispatched from Siliguri within 24 hours
- Usually delivered in 3 to 7 days
Reviews
What chai lovers say about Luxury CTC with Darjeeling Leaves
4.0
Average of 1 review, out of 5
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From Siliguri
Who makes Luxury CTC with Darjeeling Leaves
Swachh Tea is the consumer brand of Palak Tea Co., tea sourcers and graders in Siliguri, the town the Assam and Dooars tea trade runs through.
We buy from more than 400 gardens, and every lot is tasted three times before it's bought: as a garden sample, when it's offered, and once more before purchase. The same team supplies cafés, hotels and distributors across India.
35+ years in the tea trade. FSSAI licensed and ISO 9001:2015 certified.
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Questions about Luxury CTC with Darjeeling Leaves
What is Luxury CTC with Darjeeling Leaves?
Luxury CTC with Darjeeling Leaves is a CTC black tea from Swachh Tea, made from Assam CTC and Darjeeling leaves for Indian milk chai. A 250g pack makes about 100 cups, at about ₹2.9 a cup.
What does Luxury CTC with Darjeeling Leaves taste like?
Malty and full, with a light floral, muscatel finish. Strength: medium. Spice: none. Fragrance: very fragrant. Best for: A kadak cup with a lighter, floral finish.
What is in Luxury CTC with Darjeeling Leaves?
Assam CTC and Darjeeling leaves. The full ingredient list is printed on the pack.
How do I make Luxury CTC with Darjeeling Leaves?
For one 150ml cup, boil 75ml of water, simmer 2.5g of tea (about a level teaspoon) in it for two minutes, add 75ml of milk and simmer two minutes more, then add sugar in the last minute and strain. Keep the second simmer short, about a minute, so the Darjeeling's floral finish stays in the cup.
Can I add my own masala to Luxury CTC with Darjeeling Leaves?
Yes. Crush two elaichi pods and a thin slice of adrak into the water before the tea goes in. It has no spices of its own, so it takes any masala you like.
How many cups does a 250g pack make?
About 100 cups at 2.5g a cup, so the tea in each cup costs about ₹2.9. A glass of chai at the tapri costs ₹15 to ₹30.
Does Luxury CTC with Darjeeling Leaves contain caffeine?
Yes. It is made with black tea, so it contains caffeine, like any regular cup of chai.
Is cash on delivery available, and how fast is delivery?
Yes. Cash on delivery is available across India for a small fee, shown at checkout, and we confirm every cash on delivery order with you by phone or WhatsApp before it ships. Orders are dispatched from Siliguri within 24 hours and usually arrive in 3 to 7 days. Shipping is free on every order.
How should I store Luxury CTC with Darjeeling Leaves?
Keep the pack sealed in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and strong smells, and close it tightly after every use.
Who makes Luxury CTC with Darjeeling Leaves?
Swachh Tea, the consumer brand of Palak Tea Co., a tea sourcing and grading business in Siliguri, West Bengal, built on 35+ years in the Assam and Dooars tea trade. Every lot is tasted three times before it is bought.
Kadak, with a floral finish.
Luxury CTC with Darjeeling Leaves, ₹290 for about 100 cups. Cash on delivery and free shipping.