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Experience the finest organic black tea from Sandakphu, Nepal, with Himalayan Golden Tea—a premium loose-leaf tea celebrated for its exceptional quality. This award-winning tea has been recognized as the Best Black Tea by the North American Tea Championship and honored with the prestigious Gold Standard Award at The Leafies International Tea Competition 2024.

Delight in its deep amber liquor, enriched with exquisite notes of malt, clover honey, and burnt sugar, beautifully balanced with hints of apricot and clove. Perfect as a breakfast tea, it can be enjoyed with or without milk and sugar to suit your preference.

Celebrate Nepali tea with Himalayan Golden Tea, an exceptional organic loose-leaf tea from Nepal's Ilam region. Enjoy award-winning excellence in every cup. Elevate your tea collection—shop now!

Sagarmatha Gold is a first-prize-winning first flush black tea named after the breathtaking Mount Everest. Highly Commended at THE LEAFIES International Tea Competition 2024, this tea is renowned for its golden buds and captivating, complex flavor profile. Its golden liquor reveals delightful notes of milk chocolate, hazelnut, cocoa powder, oat, and cane sugar. A must-try for black tea lovers.

To the Nepalese, Mount Everest is “Sagarmatha,” and this first-flush tea delivers an experience as rarefied as pure mountain air. Grown at 7,000 feet in rich soil, its tender buds are plucked, withered, naturally oxidized, hand-rolled, and dried with care.

True to its name, Sagarmatha Gold ranked first in an international tea tasting held at Mount Everest Base Camp in April 2018 and earned global recognition at THE LEAFIES 2024. This tea highlights the excellence of Nepal’s Ilam region, home to the world’s finest teas.

Premium Spring Tippy is a spring-picked black tea grown in the pure mountain air of Nepal. Picked in the spring, Premium Spring Tippy has a vibrant, golden liquor with notes of green grape, demerara sugar, and fresh almond, accented by notes of wheat and caramel. It is a stunning tea that can make every day special.

The very first buds and new leaves are picked with precision, then withered, rolled, and naturally oxidized. Once the optimum flavor profile is achieved, the tea is wood-fired. 

Embark on a delightful journey with every sip, inspired by the serene beauty of the Mardi Himal peak in Nepal's Annapurna region. This exquisite tea captures the essence of the majestic mountains, infusing your senses with the refreshing flavors of the Himalayas.

Mardi Himal Black Tea is an irresistible masterpiece that will elevate your tea experience to new heights. Similar to our beloved Lhotse Black Tea and Ruby Oolong Tea, Mardi Himal Black Tea is carefully hand-plucked, withered, and rolled to perfection. But what truly sets this tea apart is its critical oxidation/fermentation process, which infuses it with an enchanting flavor profile that will mesmerize your taste buds.

Discover the enchantment of Mardi Himal with each delightful infusion. Experience the brilliance and artistry in every cup—unleash your senses with Mardi Himal today. The spring first flush leaves used for this black tea are expertly hand-picked, withered, and oxidized to develop a pronounced aroma reminiscent of fig jam with subtle floral undertones. The tea's rich red liquor delivers a smooth and harmonious mouthfeel, accompanied by a captivating fruity and woodsy aroma. Subtle hints of malt and citrus complement the structured tannins, culminating in a lingering sweet finish that will leave a lasting impression on your palate.

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Snow Leopard is a spring-picked black tea made with hand-picked leaves and buds and uses a unique oxidation process where the tea develops wine-like characteristics. Notes of cocoa powder, red currant, and caramel are accented by notes of clover honey and muscat grape. This tea can be enjoyed over many steeps.

This exquisite black tea is produced with the finest hand-picked leaves and buds and is prepared with similar perfection to Lhotse Black Tea. However, the key difference is in the season of tea growth and the fermentation process. During the tea-making process, an anaerobic method is used for fermentation or oxidation. While in Lhotse Black preparation a constant flow of natural mist is applied during oxidation, whereas in Snow Leopard, the mist is completely disallowed and the tea is allowed to get oxidized with the available oxygen within the leaf. A chunk of tea mass is compressed so as to allow an anaerobic natural reaction to take place so that the sweet character is attained with a hint of Winey taste with a darker reddish infusion and liquor profile.

Lhotse is a summer-picked, hand-rolled black tea from the Jasbirey village. It is the perfect morning tea with notes of toasted pecan, fig, and buckwheat. Its aromatic amber liquor develops notes of bran and red plum as it is enjoyed.

These rare organic artisan black teas are hand-rolled followed by mechanical rolling to give a fine twist, it is completely oxidized sometime over 26 hours at 6500 feet elevation. The constant flow of cold mist supplied by nature at this altitude makes the oxidation (natural fermentation) process extremely slow which allows a gradual change of Polyphenols to flavonoids (theaflavins and thearubigins) to the extent that it is almost equal in ratio. Once the desired color and nose (flavor) is attained during this natural oxidation process this tea is dried slowly and matured with time and perfection.

Jasbirey black tea is a second flush tea picked in the Jasbirey village at the foothills of Sandkaphu, welcomed by the winds that blow over Kanchenjunga and through the tea fields. This tea undergoes a long oxidation process which gives it a bold and defined flavor profile with notes of bran, toasted oat, and walnut. As the pale amber-hued tea is enjoyed, notes of cocoa husk and amber caramel develop as the tea cools. It is the perfect afternoon tea to have with a light snack.

Sherpa Breakfast is a robust, full-bodied black tea picked in autumn, embodying the character and spirit of Nepal. This bold nepali black tea, with its deep amber liquor, offers assertive notes of bran, red grape, and malt, complemented by hints of walnut. Perfect with or without milk and sugar, this invigorating tea is ideal for starting your day.

Reflecting the true Sherpa spirit, our flagship breakfast tea is a third flush variety grown at 7000ft altitude. Like a fine wine, it matures over six months, achieving a perfect balance of flavors. The deep amber infusion offers a smooth mouthfeel, with stone fruit and floral notes typical of the finest Nepali teas.

Enjoy the high caffeine content and health benefits, including antioxidants that boost energy and provide a calming effect. Comparable to Darjeeling Second Flush and ideal for lovers of Earl Grey or classic English Breakfast, this loose leaf black tea is perfect for everyday tea drinkers seeking a distinctive, single-origin experience. Handpicked and direct, it ensures freshness in every cup.

Kalo Chiya is a spring-picked black tea from Jasbirey village, which is traditionally oxidized naturally and hand-rolled. Its amber liquor has notes of red plum, cocoa powder, and bran which are accented by notes of caramel and malt. This beautiful tea will develop more complexity and sweetness over many steeps. This tea was an award winner in the North American Tea Championship.

Unique to Jasbirey, this tea is central to the village culture, where it is still carefully hand-rolled in homes. The tea’s character is “strength and energy” followed by a lasting gentle finish. This tea, harvested in the spring, is oxidized using a constant flow of natural cool mist, which enables an equal ratio of polyphenols and flavonoids. Once the desired color and nose are achieved during this natural oxidation process, Kalo Chiya is dried slowly and matured with time and perfection. Partially rolled by hand, this traditional method produces a distinctive, nuanced cup.

Manaslu Spring Tippy is a spring-picked black tea grown near Manaslu, Nepal’s “mountain of the spirits.” Its deep straw-hued liquor has notes of dried lily, barley, and endive with subtle notes of honeysuckle and cane sugar. It is a wonderful afternoon tea that shines by itself.

The very first buds and new leaves are picked with precision in the mountain air, then withered, rolled, and naturally oxidized.  Once the optimum flavor profile is achieved, the teas are wood-fired. The result is beautiful tea with silver curled tips.

Himalayan Masala is an aromatic blended black tea with added ingredients here inspired by traditional spices used in Nepal. Its rich liquor has notes of cinnamon, ginger, and malt, with hints of clove and cardamom. It is the perfect go-to tea to enjoy throughout the day and for making hot and iced lattes and spiced tea cookies.

Shangri-La hand-rolled black tea is brisk and complex and can be enjoyed throughout the day. It is comprised of primarily whole leaves and has a deep amber liquor. Notes of dried apricot, cedar, and burnt honey are supported by notes of red currant and malt. This comforting tea will develop more complexity and sweetness over many steeps.

Everest Earl Grey is inspired by a classic Earl Grey and is made with a blend of fragrant whole-leaf black tea, dried orange peel, and Madagascan Bourbon vanilla bean pieces. Its aromatic, copper-hued liquor has notes of candied citron, malt, orange peel, vanilla bean, and sweet cream. Whether you enjoy it on its own or with a splash of milk, this infused, flavored tea is perfect for any occasion.

Discover the finest black teas from Nepal's Ilam region, a collection crafted with care and tradition to bring you pure, flavorful moments.

Himalayan Golden Organic Black Tea (1.6 oz)
Savor this award-winning tea, crowned Best Black Tea by the North American Tea Championship. Grown in the fertile Himalayan foothills, this artisan loose-leaf tea boasts uniformly curled leaves and a rich golden liquor. Experience the perfect harmony of stone fruit and honey in every sip.

Sherpa Breakfast Tea (1.6 oz)
Start your day with the bold spirit of Nepal. This robust, amber-hued tea offers a smooth mouthfeel with hints of stone fruit and floral notes, capturing the essence of premium Nepali teas.

Himalayan Masala Spiced Black Tea (2 oz)
Elevate your senses with this traditional blend of Nepali spices and Nepal black tea. Infused with cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, it’s perfect for creating a comforting, authentic chai experience at home.

Indulge in the taste of Nepal today!