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Namche Oolong Tea | Ilam, Nepal

Regular price $ 18.99
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June 2024 Harvest
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About This Tea

★★★★★ Verified Buyer

"Nepalese Oolong Tea is a sensory delight. Its elegantly twisted leaves unfurl to reveal a mesmerizing blend of orchid and wildflower fragrances. Each sip offers a harmonious balance of floral notes, hints of honey, and a subtle muscatel finish. Velvety smooth with health-enhancing antioxidants, it's a taste of Nepal's finest craftsmanship in every cup."

💰 Less than $0.45 per cup — the best per-cup value in our oolong line. Re-steep 2–3 times to draw out every layer of nectarine, walnut, and wildflower.
👉 Limited-release micro-lot. Namche is hand-rolled in small artisan batches from Ilam's late spring flush. Once the lot's gone, the next one waits until next spring. The 3.2 oz bag yields ~45 cups.
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Ships 1–2 days
Boston, MA
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Single-Origin
Ilam, Nepal
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Micro-Lot
Late Spring Harvest

Quick Facts

  • Origin: Ilam, Nepal · late spring harvest
  • Type: Light-medium oxidation oolong · whole leaf · hand-rolled · micro-lot
  • Caffeine: Medium (~25–45 mg per 8 oz cup — about a third of coffee)
  • Brew: 185–195°F · 2–3 minutes · re-steeps 2–3 times
  • Certifications: Single-origin · direct-trade
  • Specialty: Limited-release micro-batch from late spring harvest
  • Taste: Nectarine, toasted walnut, wildflower — smooth, sweet finish, orange-gold liquor

Handpicked from Ilam's late spring flush and artisan-rolled in micro-batches, Namche is a smooth, lightly oxidized Nepal oolong with an orange-gold cup and layered notes of nectarine, toasted walnut, and wildflower. Each batch is small enough to taste the season — late spring's cool nights and warming days produce a sweeter, more floral leaf than autumn harvests.

A great choice for drinkers who lean toward lighter, floral oolongs and prefer micro-lot character over standard production. Where Dragon Claw brings hazelnut-warm depth and Ruby brings stone-fruit-honey richness, Namche is brighter and more spring-floral, with a clean wildflower finish. Explore our oolong tea collection for the rest of our Ilam range — from medium-oxidation darks like Annapurna Amber to our oak-smoked Tihar specialty.

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Tea Type
Oolong Tea
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Origin
Ilam, Nepal
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Harvest
June 2024
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Elevation
7000ft
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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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