Ilam Green Tea - Butter Lettuce | Coriander | Dried Gardenia

Discover Nepal’s award-winning organic black tea. Handpicked in Ilam at 6,500–7,200 ft, Himalayan Golden brews a smooth, full-bodied cup with layered notes of malt, clover honey, toasted sugar, and dried apricot.

Awards & Press

• Best Black Tea — North American Tea Championship
• Gold Award — The Leafies International Tea Awards
• As seen in The New York Times

Why You’ll Love It

• USDA Organic and single-origin from Ilam, Nepal
• Handpicked, naturally oxidized, golden-tipped leaves
• Rich, smooth flavor; excellent plain or with a splash of milk
• Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon indulgence
• A customer favorite for gifting and luxury tea boxes
  
  

Brewing Guide

1.5–2 tsp per 8 oz • 195°F • 3–4 minutes
For milk tea, brew on the longer side; for a lighter cup, stop at 3 minutes.
Cold brew: 1 tbsp per 12 oz cool water, 8–12 hours in fridge.

Origin

Grown and handpicked in the Himalayan foothills of Sandakphu, Ilam, Nepal, where cool mountain air and slow growth develop the tea’s signature honey-malt profile.

Learn More:

• How to Steep Black Tea for Maximum Flavor
• Why Ilam Is Nepal’s Premier Tea Region
• Explore All Nepal Black Teas

Named for the vibrant city of Pokhara, this organic green tea from Nepal brews a pale-amber cup with arugula, asparagus, and toasted barley notes plus hints of pine nut and turnip. Fresh spring aroma, clean finish—delicious hot or iced.

• Origin: Nepal

• Flavor: Arugula • Asparagus • Toasted barley

• Caffeine: Light–medium, smooth lift

• Organic: USDA Certified Organic

• Great iced: Stays clear when cold-brewed

Rara Willow is a organic loose leaf white tea made with only one bud and a leaf that is rolled and dried at a high temperature, giving it a unique flavor profile. Its straw-hued liquor has notes of apricot, clover honey, dried orange peel, and subtle hints of toasted wheat and dried parsley. This tea can be enjoyed by itself as a light breakfast tea or a lively afternoon tea.

A silvery bud and one tender first leaf are plucked early in the morning or late afternoon. The leaves are then withered overnight with a constant supply of natural air. Early in the morning, the leaves are hand-rolled and then allowed to rest for one to two hours. Once the rolled leaves begin changing color, they are lightly machine-rolled for 15 minutes and then dried immediately with low heat. Finally high heat drying increases the flavor profile and shelf life of this lovely white tea. The leaves emit extraordinary sweet grassy aromas. The cup reveals a sweet and crispy profile, with a lovely floral aroma. The finish reveals refreshing hints of orange and lemon.

Spring White Buds is a spring-picked Organic Loose Leaf White Tea that offers a vibrant and refreshing representation of springtime in Nepal. Its yellow straw-hued liquor has aromatic notes of wildflowers, muscat grape, and clover, accented by subtle notes of nasturtium and barley. It is a wonderful option for an afternoon cup of tea.

This unique, artisan tea is a vibrant expression of the fresh Himalayan spring. A silver leaf and a bud were carefully plucked in April and quickly oxidized. The first sip of the lovely straw infusion reveals a delicate balance of stone fruit, asparagus, and sweet grass. The finish is smooth and buttery.