Benefits of Ilam Green Tea

Green tea is known for its powerful antioxidants, including EGCG, which promote metabolism, brain health, and overall wellness. Nepali green tea, such as Ilam Green Tea, offers a fresh, grassy profile with delicate floral undertones, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a healthy and rejuvenating drink.

Why Choose Ilam Green Tea?

Sourced from the lush hills of Nepal, Nepali green tea is a reflection of its pristine, high-altitude environment. These single-origin teas are processed with care to retain their natural nutrients and antioxidants, ensuring a flavorful and healthful cup. Produced sustainably by small farmers, Nepal tea delivers unparalleled freshness, perfect for tea enthusiasts seeking organic tea with a clean, crisp taste.

Baskets of freshly plucked tea leaves—primarily two leaves and a bud—are carefully transported to the factory to preserve their natural freshness and quality. The leaves are then gently withered for 4 to 6 hours, depending on the weather conditions, to prepare them for the next stage. A quick jet-steaming process lasting 60 to 80 seconds locks in their vibrant green color and rich antioxidants, ensuring a tea that’s as healthful as it is flavorful. Once steamed, the leaves are cooled on netted troughs for over 4 hours, a crucial step in developing their delicate character. The cooled, tender leaves are rolled for 30 minutes to enhance their texture and release their natural flavors. After a 30-minute resting period, the leaves are further rolled and pan-fired for another 15 minutes, a simultaneous process that deepens their complex taste profile. Finally, the conditioned leaves are oven-dried for over an hour, hand-sorted to ensure the finest quality, and allowed to rest for optimal flavor development. The result is Steamed Ilam Green Tea, a vibrant and refreshing tea that reflects the meticulous craftsmanship of Nepal’s Ilam region. Its smooth, vegetal notes, light grassy sweetness, and crisp character make it an excellent choice for tea enthusiasts seeking a premium green tea. Perfect for both everyday enjoyment and special occasions, this tea brings the serene essence of the Himalayas to your cup. Elevate your tea experience with Steamed Ilam Green Tea—shop online today and savor the authentic taste of Nepal’s high-altitude gardens.

Ilam Green Tea - Butter Lettuce | Coriander | Dried Gardenia

Name: Ilam Green Tea - Butter Lettuce | Coriander | Dried Gardenia
Brand: Nepali Tea Traders
SKU: 1029
Price: 24.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

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April 2022 Harvest

Size: 3.5 ounce pouch

3.5 ounce pouch

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About This Tea

Ilam Green is a vibrant, steamed green tea with gently twisted and curled leaves. The tea is made by jet steaming the leaves after they are withered in order to preserve their fresh and lively characteristics. It's light and refreshing liquor has notes of sweet butter lettuce and delicate baby arugula with hints of aromatic coriander, dried gardenia, and fresh asparagus. It can be enjoyed every day, by itself, or paired with a light meal.

Baskets of finely plucked tea leaves, mainly two leaves, and a bud, are brought to the factory, and the tea leaves are then withered over a period of 4 to 6 hours, depending on the weather condition. The leaves are then jet-steamed for 60 to 80 seconds. Steamed leaves are transferred to netted troughs and cooled for over 4 hours. The cooled and tender leaves are then rolled for over 30 minutes and allowed to rest for 30 minutes. They are rolled and panned again simultaneously for over 15 minutes. The conditioned leaves are dried in an oven for over an hour, hand-sorted, and allowed to rest. The result is our steamed Ilam Green teas.

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