FTGFOP1 - Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe 1

Premium grade with excellent tip content

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Grade Overview

FTGFOP1 (Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe Grade 1) is a high-quality orthodox tea grade featuring good tip content and excellent processing. This grade represents outstanding value in the premium tea market, offering cup characteristics close to the highest grades at more accessible price points.

Auction Price Range: ₹350-900 per kg

Leaf & Cup Characteristics

Leaf Appearance

  • • Well-twisted leaves
  • • Visible golden tips (10-20%)
  • • Good leaf consistency
  • • Acceptable 5% stalk

Cup Profile

  • • Bright, coppery liquor
  • • Good aroma
  • • Pleasant, forwarding flavor
  • • Clean finish

Production Guidelines

1. Plucking: Two leaves and bud from quality sections of the garden
2. Withering: 12-16 hours to achieve proper leaf softness
3. Rolling: Standard orthodox method, moderate pressure
4. Oxidation: 2-2.5 hours for full character development
5. Drying: Final moisture 3-4%

Buying FTGFOP1

FTGFOP1 offers excellent quality for commercial buyers and is widely used in premium tea blends. It's particularly popular among blenders seeking quality without extreme cost.

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