About Nepali Tea Traders — Single-Origin Nepal Teas
About Nepali Tea Traders — Single-Origin Nepali Tea from Ilam
Nepali Tea Traders is a woman-owned, Boston-based brand importing premium loose leaf Nepali tea—black, oolong, green, and white—from the high hills of Ilam, Nepal. We specialize in single-origin Nepal tea grown at altitude for clarity, aroma, and a naturally smooth finish. Our mission is simple: pay farmers fairly, protect the Himalayan environment, and make it easy for U.S. tea lovers to discover the best tea in Nepal.
Every lot begins with the classic “two leaves and a bud” standard—hand-plucked in Ilam, Nepal. Slow growth in cool Himalayan air concentrates flavor and produces the clean, vibrant Nepali teas our customers love.
What Makes Nepali Tea Different
- High-altitude flavor: cool nights & slow growth concentrate aroma, polyphenols, and sweetness.
- Single-origin purity: traceable lots from Ilam—never anonymous commodity blends.
- Himalayan cup profile: honeyed malt, florals, and stone fruit with naturally low astringency.
- Award-winning lots: our Himalayan Golden and other teas have been recognized on international stages.
How We Source Nepal Tea
- Farmer-first pricing: long-term partnerships and fair pay for skilled plucking and tea making.
- Organic momentum: many lots are USDA Organic; we keep investing in organic capacity in Ilam.
- Careful processing: wither → roll → oxidize → dry—each lot cupped for balance, clarity, and consistency.
- Freshness & storage: oxygen- and light-protected packaging plus quick U.S. fulfillment preserve peak flavor.
Our Impact
Empowering Farmers
Direct relationships with smallholders in Ilam improve income stability and reward craftsmanship across picking, rolling, and sorting.
Organic Himalayan Tea
Many of our most-loved Nepali black, green, and oolong teas are USDA Organic. We support training and quality upgrades to expand organic tea from Nepal.
Responsible Growth
We focus on smaller, fresher releases, reduced waste, and transparent sourcing—prioritizing traceability and cup quality over volume.
Our Story
Founded to share the unique character of Himalayan Nepali tea with the world, Nepali Tea Traders partners with small farms in Ilam to elevate quality and reward ethical production. Choosing our single-origin Nepal teas strengthens communities at origin and brings clean, vibrant cups to your table—whether you love bold black tea, delicate white tea, or everyday green and oolong.
Meet Sunita Karrma, Co-Owner
Encouraged to pursue education and challenge norms, Sunita blends grit and heart to drive fair, sustainable tea from Nepal to U.S. customers—without compromise on quality.
Meet Rabin M Joshi, Co-Owner & President
Raised with tea as a daily ritual in Nepal, Rabin pairs beverage-industry experience with entrepreneurship to grow access to single-origin Nepali teas in the U.S.
Shop Our Most-Loved Himalayan Teas
Learn & Brew Better
Read the guides tea drinkers search for most—written to help you brew every cup of Nepali tea perfectly:
Wholesale or press? Contact us—we’d love to help.
About Nepali Tea Traders — FAQs
Are you a woman-owned tea company?
Yes. Nepali Tea Traders is a woman-owned, Boston-based brand founded to bring single-origin Nepali tea from Ilam to U.S. tea lovers while supporting farmers at origin.
Where do you source your teas?
All of our teas come from small farms in the Ilam region of Nepal. We focus on single-origin Nepal tea—never commodity blends—for clarity, aroma, and a naturally smooth finish.
Do you offer USDA Organic teas?
Many lots are USDA Organic. Look for certification on each product page (for example, Himalayan Golden and Pokhara Classic Green).
What makes Nepali tea different from Darjeeling or Assam?
High altitude, cool nights, and careful hand-picking create clean, low-astringency cups with honeyed malt, florals, and stone-fruit notes. See our full comparison in the Ultimate Guide to Nepali Tea.
How fast do you ship in the U.S.?
Most orders ship quickly from our U.S. location via USPS or UPS (based on your selection). You’ll receive tracking as soon as your tea is on the way.
Do you sell wholesale?
Yes—cafés, specialty grocers, and gift businesses partner with us. Please reach out on our Contact page.
How should I brew your teas?
Start with our exact ratios and temperatures, then adjust leaf amount for strength (not time). See the steeping table in our brewing guide, or shop by style: Black · Oolong · Green · White.
How do you support farmers and sustainability?
We prioritize fair pricing, small-batch quality, organic practices where possible, and reduced waste. Many lots are organic, and we reinvest in training and quality at origin in Ilam.