Makaibari Organic Darjeeling Black Loose Leaf Tea, 250 cups (500g/17.63oz) | Direct from the World's First Certified Organic Tea Estate

Handcrafted during the summer weeks of June and July, our artisans skillfully cultivate this leaf tea, unveiling a symphony of flavors. As the amber elixir unfurls, experience the rich brightness and smooth mouthfeel, accompanied by muscatel fruity notes reminiscent of raisins and berries. TASTING NOTES Muscatel fruity top notes of raisins and berries with a lingering finish of a good Darjeeling Tea produced in summer months. The best brewing time for this tea is 4 mins which will enable the liquor to express its balanced profile of rich amber brightness with a smooth mouthfeel. WORLD’S FIRST BIODYNAMIC TEA ESTATE MAKAIBARI TEA ESTATE was founded 160 years ago. It houses the world’s first tea factory, is the world’s first biodynamic tea estate, and produces the most iconic tea in the world. The plantation covers 550 acres of forests on the steepest hills in the Himalayan region and tea here is grown amidst the untamed flora and fauna just as nature would have it. ORGANIC TEA ORGANIC TEA from Makaibari Tea Estates is free from pesticides, toxins, and chemicals. Tea here is treated as a herb, one of the many medicines provided by the surrounding forests, known to aid metabolism and cure several ailments. The mulch used is completely natural, formulated with what is available at the estate, to not upset the delicate balance of the permaculture system. STEEP THE PERFECT CUP Place tea leaves in a cup, tea infuser, or strainer and pour hot water over the leaves. Steep for 3-4 minutes. Best enjoyed plain without adding milk or sugar.

• A HIMALAYAN TREASURE - This select loose-leaf black tea is harvested during the summer weeks of June-July and perfectly processed by experienced tea makers to bring forth a color cup of a typical muscatel flavor Darjeeling Black Tea. It is 100% Darjeeling Long-leaf tea sourced directly from Makaibari.
• TASTING NOTES - Muscatel fruity top notes of raisins and berries with a lingering finish of a good Darjeeling Tea produced in summer months. The best brewing time for this tea is 4 mins which will enable the liquor to express its balanced profile of rich amber brightness with a smooth mouthfeel.
• USDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC TEA - Makaibari Tea Estates is free from pesticides, toxins, and chemicals. Tea is revered as a medicinal herb in the Himalayas, surrounded by natural forests and clouds. The mulch used is completely natural, formulated with what is available at the estate, to not upset the delicate balance of the permaculture system.
• TRY OUR MOON TEAS - Plucked to the celestial rhythms of the stars, moon & planets our teas are harvested in sync with lunar cycles
• STEEP THE PERFECT CUP - Place 2gm / 1 TSP tea leaves in a cup, tea infuser or strainer and pour hot water over the leaves. Steep for 4 minutes. Best enjoyed plain without adding milk or sugar.
• TOP NOTE: Raisins & Berries | HEART NOTE: Tea | BOTTOM NOTE: Amber