Jay Shree Tea
Mangalam Estate Clonal TGFOP1 First Flush
Teas and Herbal
Infusions
Mangalam Estate Clonal TGFOP1 First Flush is a premium single-estate Assam black tea from Jay Shree Tea, sourced from the renowned Mangalam Tea Estate in Upper Assam, a garden recognized for its innovative high-density clonal plantations and high-quality orthodox tea production. This first flush tea is crafted from carefully selected tender leaves and buds harvested at the beginning of the season, when the plants produce their freshest and most delicate growth.
The TGFOP1 (Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe 1) grade indicates a high-quality whole-leaf tea with a generous presence of golden tips, reflecting fine plucking standards and meticulous processing. Made from clonal tea bushes, this tea offers a more refined and consistent flavor profile compared with traditional seed-grown Assam teas.
In the cup, it produces a bright golden to coppery liquor with a smooth structure, lively briskness, and elegant layers of vegetal freshness, soft malt, delicate floral notes, and subtle fruity nuances. Unlike heavier classic Assam teas often associated with milk, this first flush expression is lighter, more aromatic, and best appreciated without milk to preserve its complexity.
As a single-estate offering, it reflects the specific terroir and craftsmanship of Mangalam Tea Estate, making it particularly appealing to tea enthusiasts seeking a more nuanced interpretation of Assam black tea.
Producer
Jay Shree Tea & Industries Ltd. is one of India’s major tea producers, established on 27 October 1945 and today operating as part of the B. K.
Birla group. The company owns tea estates across several important tea-growing regions, including Darjeeling, Assam, Dooars, Cachar, South India, and East Africa.
Its portfolio is built around garden-origin teas, with a strong focus on Darjeeling, Assam, Nilgiri, green tea, white tea, and specialty blends. Jay Shree Tea is especially significant because it owns historic estates such as Puttabong, often described as one of the earliest tea gardens in Darjeeling.
The company combines plantation, manufacturing, wholesale supply, export, and direct consumer sales through its online platform. Its teas are positioned around origin, estate identity, freshness, and quality control from garden to cup.
Beyond traditional black teas, the brand also offers flavored teas, wellness blends, and gift packs for retail consumers. With decades of experience and a wide estate network, Jay Shree Tea remains an important name in Indian tea production and export.