Summer Harvest • Jasbirey, Ilam ~6,500 ft Elevation Organically Grown Loose Leaf • Resealable Pouch Nutty, Fig-Forward Nepal Summer Black Tea Lhotse Black is a rare, high-altitude Nepal black tea from Jasbirey village in Ilam. Hand-rolled and slowly oxidized for about 26 hours, it brews a full-bodied, comforting cup with real Himalayan character. In the cup, you’ll find an amber liquor with layered notes of toasted pecan, dried fig, buckwheat, red plum, and bran, wrapped in a warm, nutty aroma that deepens as the tea cools. Why You’ll Love It High-altitude clarity from slow summer growth at ~6,500 ft. Signature flavor: toasted pecan, dried fig, buckwheat, red plum. Single-origin craft: hand-rolled, slow-oxidized, organically grown lots from Ilam. Comforting profile: rich, nutty, warming—perfect for grounding moments. Brewing Guide Leaf: 1–1.5 tsp (2–3 g) per 8 oz Water: 200°F — just off the boil Time: 4–5 min (shorter for lighter, longer for stronger) Tip: increase leaf for more strength instead of over-steeping. New to Nepali black teas? See Steeping Tips for Black Tea .
