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Lhotse Black – High-Altitude Nepal Black Tea

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About This Tea

Summer Harvest • Jasbirey, Ilam ~6,500 ft Elevation Organically Grown Loose Leaf • Resealable Pouch

Nutty, Fig-Forward Nepal Summer Black Tea

Lhotse Black is a rare, high-altitude Nepal black tea from Jasbirey village in Ilam. Hand-rolled and slowly oxidized for about 26 hours, it brews a full-bodied, comforting cup with real Himalayan character.

In the cup, you’ll find an amber liquor with layered notes of toasted pecan, dried fig, buckwheat, red plum, and bran, wrapped in a warm, nutty aroma that deepens as the tea cools.

Why You’ll Love It

  • High-altitude clarity from slow summer growth at ~6,500 ft.
  • Signature flavor: toasted pecan, dried fig, buckwheat, red plum.
  • Single-origin craft: hand-rolled, slow-oxidized, organically grown lots from Ilam.
  • Comforting profile: rich, nutty, warming—perfect for grounding moments.

Brewing Guide

  • Leaf: 1–1.5 tsp (2–3 g) per 8 oz
  • Water: 200°F — just off the boil
  • Time: 4–5 min (shorter for lighter, longer for stronger)
  • Tip: increase leaf for more strength instead of over-steeping.

New to Nepali black teas? See Steeping Tips for Black Tea .
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Tea Type
Black Tea
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Origin
Ilam, Nepal
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Harvest
August 2024
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Elevation
6500ft
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Brewing Temp
195°
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Steeping Time
3- 4 Minutes
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Caffeine Strength
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Season
Summer Flush

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Taste & Origin Notes

In the Cup

  • Aroma: warm toasted pecan, dried fig, gentle grain
  • Body: full and rounded with smooth structure
  • Flavor: toasted pecan, dried fig, buckwheat, red plum
  • Finish: lingering nutty sweetness with a hint of bran

Origin & Craft

  • Region: Jasbirey, Ilam, eastern Nepal
  • Elevation: ~6,500 ft high-altitude gardens
  • Harvest: summer flush, carefully selected leaves
  • Processing: hand-rolled, slow oxidation ~26 hours
  • Style: single-origin Nepal black tea, small-batch lots

Compare Lhotse to Other Nepali Black Teas

Tea Profile Caffeine Best For
Lhotse Black (this) Toasted pecan, dried fig, buckwheat, red plum; warm nutty finish Medium–High Grounding morning or afternoon ritual
Himalayan Golden Honeyed malt, dried apricot, alpine florals Medium Straight sipping; plush, mellow texture
Sherpa Breakfast Bold malt, red grape, toasted walnut; smooth finish High Milk/latte; classic breakfast strength

Grown naturally by smallholders in Nepal’s Ilam region; handpicked and carefully finished to highlight the depth and sweetness of a summer harvest high-altitude black tea.

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