Colombia Bitaco 'Pacific' Black Tea

An innovative new offering from Colombia; it has a smooth fruit taste with a hint of malt in the background. The "Pacific" black tea from Bitaco is made exclusively from the first picking of recently reclaimed wild tea plants which have undergone a heavy pruning. From Colombia's only tea garden, located at high elevation in the Bitaco township on the western slope of the Andean mountain range. The producer Agricola Himalaya are firm believers in social responsibility and have left half of their farmland as forest in addition to numerous investments and programs to aid the community. Tasting Notes:- Smooth sweet taste- Fruity notes with a hint of malt Harvest: May 2025 Origin: Bitaco, La Cumbre, Valle del Cauca, ColombiaOrganic: Certified organic by EcoCert S.A.Altitude: 1,800-2,050m Sourced: Direct from the producer Agricola Himalaya Brewing Advice:- Heat water to roughly 95°C/203°F- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot- Brew for 3-4 minutes Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag