Nepal (Green Hill) Ilam – Organic Black Tea

Located in South Asia, and bordered by China and India, Nepal is home to some of the largest mountains in the world, including Mount Everest which is the highest point anywhere on Earth. Nepal is comprised of 75 districts, one of which is the district of Ilam. Ilam is located in the Mechi Zone in the easternmost part of Nepal. It borders the Darjeeling region of West Bengal, India, and enjoys the same soil and climatic conditions as Darjeeling. Ilam is also the name of the town that serves as the headquarters for the Ilam district. It is well known for its lush, beautiful tea gardens and for the exquisite leaves that are grown there.

High up in the Himalayas in the Ilam Valley of Nepal, grows this exquisite, certified organic black tea from the Green Hill Tea Co-op.  This SFTGFOP1 tea has brown leaves that are intermingled with green and white tips.  The tea brews to a copper-colored cup with a taste that is smooth, slightly sweet, floral, and has citrus notes.

Brew tea at 212º – steep for 3 minutes.

Try pairing Nepal teas with soft cheeses, curries, fresh fruit, fish, mushrooms, custards, chocolate and desserts with cinnamon or nutmeg.