Indulge in the excellence of a second flush organic black tea from Nepal's Jun Chiyabari tea estate. This best-selling tea boasts a robust body and is brimming with the delectable essences of molasses, cinnamon and almonds. For those in search of a potent yet elegantly velvety tea, this organic Himalayan Black tea presents an great choice.

DRY LEAF: Long wiry leaves with an unusual crispness for teas from the Himalayas. Recalls wuyi rock oolong tea in appearance, but with more finer leaves. Rich aroma of dark chocolate and caramel.

WET LEAF: The leaves appear cocoa brown with a nose of chocolate, caramel and spice.

CUP: The liquor is dark honey with a sweet fruity fragrance. A delicate creaminess coats the palate with rich notes of molasses, cinnamon and almonds. Long sweet aftertaste.

STEEPING TIPS

   1 tbsp for a 8-12 oz cup

  210-220°F 

   3-5 mins 

ORIGIN

Jun Chiyabari, established in 2001, is an organic tea garden in the eastern Himalayan region of Nepal. Located in the hills around the small town of Hile in Dhankuta district North 27o 01' East 087o 19' at an altitude of 1600-2000 meters / 5000-6000 feet above sea level. This is approximately 200 km east from Kathmandu; 55 km west of Ilam in Nepal and 65 km west of Darjeeling, India.