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: NepalRegion: DhankutaTasting Notes: buckwheat honey, plum, chocolateHarvest Season: Fall 2024
