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Premium Nepal Black Tea First Flush • Ilam, Nepal Golden-Tippy Loose Leaf Spring-Harvest Single Origin Golden-tippy Nepal black tea with fruit, caramel & wheat notes Premium Spring Tippy is a rare spring-harvest Nepal black tea from the cool, high-elevation gardens of Ilam, Nepal. Plucked from the season’s first buds and young leaves, it brews a vibrant golden cup with tasting notes of green grape, demerara sugar, fresh almond, wheat and a smooth caramel finish. Crafted in small batches and finished over traditional wood heat, it’s a clean, nuanced single-origin Nepali black tea for refined everyday sipping. Why You’ll Love It First flush Nepal black tea: spring-picked in Ilam from the first buds and young leaves. Golden-tippy sweetness: notes of green grape, demerara sugar, almond, wheat and caramel. High-elevation, single-origin: handpicked loose leaf from small Himalayan farms in Ilam. Wood-fired craftsmanship: gently oxidized and finished over traditional wood heat. Smooth, low astringency: a clean, easy-drinking black tea with steady, focused energy. Ideal if you’re searching for a spring-picked Nepal black tea that’s smoother and more nuanced than typical breakfast blends. Brewing Guide Leaf: 1–1.5 tsp (2–3 g) per 8 oz water Water: 195–200°F (just off the boil) Time: 3–4 min (taste at 3:00 for a lighter, springy cup) Resteep: 1–2 infusions; add 30–45 seconds for each additional steep For a delicate, fruit-forward profile, brew closer to 195°F and 3 minutes. For a deeper, more caramel-rich cup—or if adding milk—brew toward 4 minutes at the higher end of the range. Taste & Pairing Notes In the Cup Aroma: fresh grape, demerara sugar, toasted grain, light caramel Body: medium–full with a lively, springy texture Finish: clean, lingering sweetness with hints of almond and wheat Food Pairings Morning pastries, brioche, lightly sweet scones Almond biscotti, shortbread, butter cookies Soft cheeses, fruit-and-nut boards, simple tea cakes Related Guides How to Steep Black Tea for Maximum Flavor Why Ilam Is Nepal’s Premier Tea Region Best Tea in Nepal: Top Varieties & Where to Buy Compare Nepali Black Teas Tea Profile Caffeine Best For Premium Spring Tippy (this) Golden-tippy first flush Nepal black tea with green grape, almond, wheat and caramel notes. Medium Refined everyday sipping, spring mornings and mindful black tea sessions. Himalayan Golden Black Tea Honeyed malt, toasted sugar and dried apricot; award-winning, rich and full-bodied. Medium–High Premium breakfast tea, special-occasion black tea and milk tea drinkers. Snow Leopard Nepal Black Tea Cocoa, caramel, muscat grape and red currant; silky texture with a wine-like finish. Medium–High Evening tastings, dessert pairing and wine-lover style black tea flights. Grown and handpicked in the Himalayan foothills of Ilam, Premium Spring Tippy showcases the fresh, golden-tippy side of Nepal black tea—a limited spring harvest crafted for clarity, sweetness and everyday luxury in the cup.