Organic Nepali Green Tea Loose Leaf – Pokhara Classic
Crisp, vegetal Nepal green tea — arugula, asparagus, and toasted barley with a hint of pine nut. Naturally sweet, never bitter.
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About This Tea
- USDA Certified Organic
- Single-Origin Ilam, Nepal
- Crisp · Sweet · Never Bitter
- Direct Trade Since 2012
- Ships from Saugus, MA
Which size is right for you?
The 2 oz Bag (~22 cups) is the everyday choice — perfect for testing whether Pokhara Classic becomes your daily green. The 2.6 oz Tin (~29 cups) keeps leaves fresher longer and makes a beautiful gift. Both yield 2–3 re-steeps per portion, so real cup count is closer to 50–80 per package.
A USDA Organic Green Tea That Is Easy to Brew
Pokhara Classic is a USDA Certified Organic green tea from gardens at 4,000 to 7,000 ft in Ilam, Nepal. If you are looking for the best loose leaf green tea to start with, this is the one to try first.
Pokhara Classic is the Nepal green tea we recommend to first-time green tea drinkers — and the one our long-time customers reorder most. Crisp, naturally sweet, with vegetal notes of arugula, asparagus, and toasted barley plus a hint of pine nut. Forgiving even at the wrong temperature. Single-origin from gardens at 4,000–7,000 ft in Ilam, Nepal — air-freighted to our Saugus, MA warehouse for peak freshness. Shop our full Nepal Green Tea collection →
The Nepal green tea you can't ruin
Most green teas are unforgiving. Boil the water by accident, walk away for an extra minute — and you're left with a bitter, astringent cup. Pokhara Classic Organic Green Tea is built differently. It's the loose leaf Nepal green tea we hand to first-time green drinkers, customers who tried sencha once and bounced, and anyone who wants a clean, daily cup without fussing over a thermometer. Crisp, naturally sweet, vegetal — and forgiving even when you over-steep.
Pokhara Classic is grown at 4,000–7,000 feet in Ilam, Nepal, where cool nights and high-altitude mist slow leaf development and concentrate flavor. Hand-picked in spring, whole-leaf, gently fired, USDA Certified Organic, and air-freighted to our Saugus, MA warehouse so what you brew is fresh — not stale.
Why customers keep reordering
What makes it different
- Never bitter: stays smooth even if water is too hot or steep is too long.
- Whole leaf, single-origin: no blends, no fannings, no dust — only Ilam-grown Nepali tea.
- USDA Certified Organic: no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, ever.
- Re-steeps 2–3 times: each infusion brings a new layer.
- Stays crisp iced and cold-brewed: no cloudiness, no astringency.
Brewing Guide (hot)
- Leaf: 1–1.5 tsp (2–3 g) per 8 oz
- Water: 160–175°F (lower for a sweeter, more delicate cup; higher for a fuller, more vegetal cup)
- Time: 2–3 min · re-steep 2–3×
No infuser? Try our guide: brew loose leaf without an infuser.
Taste & pairing notes
In the cup
- Aroma: fresh greens, spring herbs
- Flavor: arugula, asparagus, toasted barley, hint of pine nut
- Body: light to medium
- Finish: clean, crisp, naturally sweet
Food pairings
- Sushi, veggie dumplings, rice bowls
- Goat-cheese salads, avocado toast, citrus-dressed greens
- Almonds, sesame crackers, fresh fruit
Pokhara Classic vs sencha vs Chinese green tea
Most green tea drinkers in the US default to Japanese sencha or Chinese green (dragonwell, gunpowder, jasmine). Here's how Pokhara Classic compares:
| Pokhara Classic (Nepal) | Sencha (Japan) | Chinese Green | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profile | Crisp, vegetal, naturally sweet | Grassy, marine, umami | Nutty, floral, sometimes smoky |
| Bitterness if over-steeped | Low — forgiving | High — bitter fast | Medium |
| Best brew temp | 160–175°F | 160–170°F | 175–185°F |
| Origin | Ilam, Nepal · 4,000–7,000 ft | Shizuoka, Kagoshima | Various provinces |
| Cold-brew suitability | Excellent — stays clear | Good | Variable |
The simplest way to put it: if sencha has felt too grassy or too bitter, or if Chinese greens have felt too rough, Pokhara Classic is the green tea that probably converts you. It's the best loose leaf green tea for everyday brewing if you don't want to babysit your kettle.
Nepal green tea benefits
Whole-leaf Nepal green tea delivers the full benefit profile of a properly processed green — because nothing is broken, oxidized, or diluted. Pokhara Classic naturally contains:
- EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate): the most-studied catechin in green tea.
- L-Theanine: an amino acid naturally present in green tea leaf.
- Light–medium caffeine: ~20–45 mg per 8 oz cup.
- Polyphenols: plant compounds present in unblended whole-leaf green tea.
Note: This is general information about green tea, not a medical claim. We don't sell tea as treatment for any condition.
Cold brew Pokhara Classic (summer-ready)
Pokhara Classic is one of our most-requested cold brew teas because it stays crystal clear and never turns bitter. The cold-water extraction pulls out the sweetness and amino acids while leaving the astringent compounds behind.
- Ratio: 1 tbsp (~5 g) leaves per 12 oz cold water
- Time: 6–8 hours in the fridge
- Strain & serve — over ice, with a slice of lemon or fresh mint
Full method: cold brew Nepali loose leaf tea guide.
Related guides
- Shop our full Nepal Green Tea collection
- Ultimate Guide to Nepali Tea: types, benefits & brewing tips
- Does green tea help with digestion?
- Ana's Organic First Flush Green Tea — try our brighter, first-flush green
USDA Organic. Grown in Ilam, Nepal. Hand-picked and gently fired for clarity and freshness. Founded by Maggie in Colorado in 2012. Headquartered in Massachusetts since 2017.
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