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Himalayan Black

Himalayan Black Tea
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Nepalese tea stands at a crossroads, both in geography and process. Surrounded by China and India, orthodox production in this mountainous country is relatively new; the Jun Chiyabari tea garden, which makes this black tea, was founded in 2001. Utilizing cultivars from nearby Darjeeling, and techniques from Taiwan and Japan, this organic farm crafts unique varieties.

Harvested at elevations near 6,000 feet, this leaf has undergone a long period of withering, careful rolling and oxidation. The resulting beautifully twisted leaf, with tippy golden highlights, yields a cup reminiscent of a Chinese black tea, but with more deep fruitiness and notes of cedar wood. The rich fragrance of roasted cacao nibs and buckwheat honey round out this sweet and fragrant tea, each sip with a satisfying mouthfeel and lingering, full finish, like eating a dark milk chocolate bar.

Country: Nepal
Region: Dhankuta
Tasting Notes: buckwheat honey, plum, chocolate
Harvest Season: Summer 2022

2 oz

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Brew temperature 210º F
Western style brewing 3-4 grams, 3 minute steep
Gaiwan style brewing ¼ full, 30 second-1 minute steep

Customer Reviews

Based on 6 reviews
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LKirk
my cold press afternoon go to

I am loving this one cold brewed. I take it to all my afternoon meetings. This flavor is balanced and brisk.

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Jillian R.
an absolute delight

I look forward to this tea! It has such a beautiful nose! Just to breathe it in makes me smile and think of happy! The colour is beautiful and rich, and the flavor is both lavish and yet somehow delicate!

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Harold G.
Smooth

Nice bouquet. Fruity, dark cherry through three infusions. Easy to drink.

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April M.

This tea is my every day drinking black tea right now. I love how the leaves are a bit longer and twisted and unfurl in hot water. It is deep and rich and not too tannic with a soft mouth feel on the palate. It has aromas of honey and spice and earth and the liquor is a wonderful rich deep amber. It is wonderful in cooler weather to curl up with a book.

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Rachel H.

I am in love with the aroma of this tea. The flavor profile is completely accurate. Mild but earthy and intriguing. This will be my personal treat!

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Thomas H.

This is my go to Black Tea right now. I prefer a very earthy Black Tea and this perfectly fits the bill from taste to smell.

Customer Reviews

Based on 6 reviews
100%
(6)
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L
LKirk
my cold press afternoon go to

I am loving this one cold brewed. I take it to all my afternoon meetings. This flavor is balanced and brisk.

J
Jillian R.
an absolute delight

I look forward to this tea! It has such a beautiful nose! Just to breathe it in makes me smile and think of happy! The colour is beautiful and rich, and the flavor is both lavish and yet somehow delicate!

H
Harold G.
Smooth

Nice bouquet. Fruity, dark cherry through three infusions. Easy to drink.

A
April M.

This tea is my every day drinking black tea right now. I love how the leaves are a bit longer and twisted and unfurl in hot water. It is deep and rich and not too tannic with a soft mouth feel on the palate. It has aromas of honey and spice and earth and the liquor is a wonderful rich deep amber. It is wonderful in cooler weather to curl up with a book.

R
Rachel H.

I am in love with the aroma of this tea. The flavor profile is completely accurate. Mild but earthy and intriguing. This will be my personal treat!

T
Thomas H.

This is my go to Black Tea right now. I prefer a very earthy Black Tea and this perfectly fits the bill from taste to smell.