Teabox Darjeeling Jungpana Spring Chinary Black
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- Nestled amidst the rugged beauty of Darjeeling, Jungpana Tea Estate's story begins with a tale of courage and camaraderie.
- Legend has it that in the early 20th century, a British hunter and his loyal gurkha, Jung Bahadur, faced a ferocious leopard in the Himalayan foothills.
- Despite sustaining injuries, Jung Bahadur valiantly defended his master until their eventual victory. In his final moments, Jung Bahadur quenched his thirst from a nearby stream, forever immortalizing the spot as "Jungpana" — the place where loyalty triumphed over adversity, and where Jung Bahadur took his final sip of water.
- Established in 1899 by Mr. Henry Montgomery Lennox, Jungpana Tea Estate has since become synonymous with the finest Darjeeling teas.
- After World War II, it was managed by Mr. G. W. O'Brien, who eventually sold it to the ruling Rana of Nepal.
- Situated at an elevation of 4,500 feet in the Kurseong Valley, the estate's south-facing slopes bask in the Himalayan sun, nurturing tea bushes that yield exquisite flavors coveted by connoisseurs worldwide.
- Accessible only via a daring wooden footbridge and a daunting ascent of over 600 stairs, Jungpana remains a testament to nature's resilience and man's determination.
- Beyond its legendary origins and challenging terrain, Jungpana tea estate is a beacon of continuity in a changing world.
- Despite changes in management in the past few years, its commitment to quality remains unwavering.
- Under the stewardship of the Mayfair Group, Jungpana continues to produce some of Darjeeling's most sought-after teas, including its renowned muscatels, eagerly awaited by tea aficionados.
- Surrounded by tea estates like Goomtee, Sivitar, and Mahalderm, Jungpana stands as a symbol of heritage and excellence, a testament to the enduring spirit of Darjeeling's tea culture.