Whole-leaf orthodox tea from Ilam, bought lot by lot and graded before it ships. We are not a plantation and do not claim to be one — we buy from growers in the eastern hills, and the record of who grew what stays attached to the goods from sample to arrival.
Flush matters more than type. A first-flush white and a second-flush black off the same hillside are different harvests with different cups and different prices, not variations on a theme. Each tea below states its own flush, altitude and grade where we have recorded them.
The tea
A delicate expression of Nepali tea
Golden Needle is a premium tea known for its slender, carefully selected leaves and distinctive golden tips. Crafted from tender tea buds and leaves, it offers a refined cup with a naturally smooth character, delicate aroma, and gentle sweetness.
Black tea
The essence of purity
Silver Needle is one of the most delicate and prestigious styles of tea, crafted primarily from young, unopened tea buds. Each bud is carefully selected to preserve its natural silvery-white appearance and subtle character.
White tea
The purest expression of the tea leaf
White Tea is one of the least processed forms of tea, made from young buds and tender leaves that are carefully harvested and gently dried. With minimal processing, it retains much of its natural character, creating a delicate and refined cup.
White tea
The golden character of Nepal
Himalayan Gold is a premium Nepalese black tea, crafted from quality leaves and golden tips. Grown in the highlands of Nepal, it captures the character of Himalayan tea gardens, where cool mountain air, fertile soil and high-altitude conditions create an exceptional environment for cultivation.
Black tea
A golden whisper from the hills of Ilam
Juneli is a delicate specialty tea from the tea gardens of eastern Nepal, crafted from tender leaves and silvery tips. Lightly processed to preserve the natural character of the leaf, it offers an elegant balance of fragrance, freshness and gentle sweetness.
Speciality tea
Grades
Orthodox grading is opaque unless you live in tea. Here is what the terms on our specification sheets mean, so you can read them without taking our word for anything.
Tell us the market and the volume and we will send lots to taste, with the specification sheets that go with them.
