While Darjeeling and Assam may be household names, Nepal has emerged as one of the world’s most exciting tea-producing regions. High in the Himalayas, the Ilam region produces teas with complex floral, fruity, and malty notes that rival and often surpass India’s best-known teas.
This terroir — shaped by altitude, mist, mineral-rich soil, and traditional handcrafting — is now earning Nepal global respect among tea connoisseurs.
Nepali Tea Traders isn’t just a tea brand. It’s a bridge between Himalayan farms and mindful drinkers in the U.S. and beyond. Here’s what sets us apart:
Nepali Tea Traders was founded with one clear mission: to bring Nepal’s hidden tea treasures to light. We source directly from small farms in Ilam and offer only single-origin, premium, loose-leaf teas — never blends or fillers.
Our Himalayan Golden Black Tea has received international recognition, including:
Gold Award at The Leafies International Tea Competition
Best Black Tea at the North American Tea Championship
This is not just the best black tea from Nepal — it’s among the world’s best.
→ Shop Himalayan Golden Black Tea
Nepali Tea Traders is a USDA Organic certified company. Several of our top-selling teas — including Himalayan Golden, Spring White Buds, and Rara Willow — are USDA Certified Organic under our import program.
As part of our commitment to sustainability and transparency, additional teas are currently undergoing certification with each new import lot.
We’re a woman-owned business based in Boston, MA, and proud to support female entrepreneurship on both sides of the world — from the U.S. to rural farming communities in Nepal.
We work directly with Nepali farmers — no brokers, no mass-market shortcuts. This ensures:
Ethical wages and transparent relationships
Freshness, quality, and traceability in every cup
Flavor Profile: Rich malt, golden honey, toasted walnut, apricot
Why It’s Special:
Handpicked from high-altitude Ilam gardens, this award-winning golden tips black tea has earned global recognition — including Gold at The Leafies and Best Black Tea at the North American Tea Championship. With its amber liquor, smooth body, and sweet, lingering finish, it’s ideal for those who love Yunnan Gold, Golden Monkey, or any high-grade black tea with natural sweetness.
→ Shop Himalayan Golden Black Tea – Award-Winning Nepal Tea
Flavor profile: Plum, toasted grain, caramel
Why it stands out: Semi-oxidized with floral complexity and smooth depth
Perfect for: Afternoon tea rituals or chilled summer brews
Flavor profile: Orchid, apricot, fresh melon
Why it stands out: Handpicked early harvest white tea, featured in The New York Times
Perfect for: Mindful tea drinking, light caffeine needs
Flavor profile: Cocoa, toasted malt, raisin
Why it stands out: Inspired by the strength and clarity of Himalayan mornings, Sherpa Breakfast is our signature Nepali breakfast black tea — crafted with high-grown Ilam leaves, and blended to deliver a full-bodied, energizing cup with natural sweetness and complexity.
Perfect for: Your daily wake-up ritual, traditional milk tea (Nepali chiya), or anyone seeking the best Himalayan breakfast tea with authentic depth and smooth finish.
→ Shop Sherpa Breakfast Black Tea
Flavor profile: Spearmint, fennel, eucalyptus
Why it stands out: Refreshing green tea blend that supports digestion and mood
Perfect for: Cooling off or winding down post-meal
→ Shop Makalu Mint Green Tea Blend
Ilam, located in eastern Nepal, sits at the heart of the country’s tea industry. High altitudes, foggy forests, and organic farming practices combine to create teas with:
Floral top notes
Balanced sweetness
Smooth texture
Low astringency
Ilam-grown teas rival the best Darjeelings — and are often preferred for their complexity and terroir purity.
→ Read: Why Ilam Is Nepal’s Premier Tea Region
| Feature | Nepali Tea Traders | Other Brands |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Based | Yes | Often Nepal-based only |
| USDA Organic | Certified for select teas; more in progress | Varies or unclear |
| Direct Trade | Yes | Varies |
| Single-Origin | Always | Often blended |
| Award-Winning Teas | Yes | Rare |
From our award-winning black teas to cooling mint green blends, from hand-harvested white teas to rare Himalayan oolongs, everything we offer reflects one goal:
Bring Nepal’s finest teas to the world — the right way.
Our teas are:
Single-origin from small Nepali farms
Handpicked and traditionally processed
Organically grown (where certified)
Sourced with ethics, sustainability, and transparency at heart
We don’t just sell tea. We uplift farmers, honor tradition, and invite you to taste the story in every cup.
→ Shop Himalayan Golden – Award-Winning Golden Tips Black Tea
→ Shop Annapurna Amber – Rich, Floral Nepali Oolong
→ Shop Spring White Buds – Delicate White Tea from Ilam
→ Explore All Nepali Teas – Handpicked, Single-Origin & Ethical
Choose better tea. Support a better supply chain.
Taste why more tea drinkers are switching to Nepali Tea Traders.
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