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Nilgiri Milk Tea – Finest Black Tea from Southern India 🍋🌸 From the misty heights of the Nilgiri Hills (Blue Mountains), this fine black tea carries a light floral edge and a fresh citrus aroma, making it one of India’s most refreshing teas. Its brisk, fruity character and small-leaf elegance make it perfect for enjoying with milk, delivering a smooth, aromatic cup. At their highest point, the Nilgiri mountains rise over 8,500 feet, giving this tea its distinctive lemony-fruity profile, reminiscent of teas from Sri Lanka’s famed Uva district. ☕ Taste Profile: Aroma: Floral with citrus highlights Body: Smooth, brisk, and medium-bodied Finish: Fruity, lemony, and clean ✨ Interesting Fact: In the early 1800s, Chinese tea plants were introduced to the Nilgiris under the supervision of Assistant Surgeon Christie and French botanist M. Perrottet. By 1839, Nilgiri tea was flourishing, becoming one of India’s finest high-grown teas. ✨ Origin: Nilgiri Hills, Southern India 🇮🇳✨ Caffeine Level: Medium