Indian Tea

A sprinkling of downy silver tips adorns the olive-green leaves of the very first harvest from the 2020 first flush season at Tindharia Estate. The sparkling amber-gold cup is fragrant with hints of fresh sweet corn. Upon first sip, an inviting effervescence awakens the palate. A buttery smooth mouth feel and tropical fruit sweetness embrace hints of flowers and corn silk, which linger into the finish. This organic selection provides an outstanding tea experience.

The neat, finely particled leaves of this 2019 second flush Darjeeling selection yield a smooth, full-bodied cup with a warm toasty aroma. Pronounced notes of ripe stone fruit lend a sweet, rich quality to the dark amber liquor. A pleasant astringency lingers in the finish. The perfect tea to add a splash of milk, if desired.

Located high in the Himalayas at an elevation of 5,000 feet, the Arya Estate has been producing premium teas for over 100 years. This green tea selection offers a fragrant vegetal aroma with hints of stone fruit. The amber-gold cup is smooth yet lively with pronounced notes of apricot complemented by a honey sweetness. The finish is crisp and lingering. A great choice for those looking for a green tea with less vegetal flavor.

This 2019 second flush selection presents a rich aromatic cup, bursting with notes of muscatel and honey. Finishing with lingering hints of stone fruit, this outstanding tea has quickly become a staff favorite.

Historically, Sikkim has produced teas in the style of Darjeeling, with some interesting flavor tones that make it unique. In this medium-bodied selection, leaves in shades of brown and dark olive produce a rich fruity cup with honey sweetness. The amber infusion has a nice balance of flavors, which include notes of dried fruit, tropical fruit and muscatel. The crisp finish lingers with a light toasty hint. An excellent alternative for those who enjoy Darjeeling teas.

The golden-tipped leaves of this 2019 Assam offering are fragrant with a rich cocoa aroma, an inviting preview of the pronounced cocoa notes in the robust, eye-opening cup. A lively aspect wraps around a malty sweetness, which lingers into the crisp finish. Add a splash of milk to enhance the thick cocoa quality.

Accented with downy silver tips, the bold, dark brown leaves of this 2019 second flush offering yield a rich, silky smooth cup. A warm toasty aroma and pronounced honey notes in the dark amber liquor make this a delightful tea for any time of day. A lingering finish whispers of dark grapes.

The dry leaves of this 2019 broken-leaf Assam selection have a neat, even appearance, laced with a good complement of small golden tips. The deep copper cup is hearty and well balanced, combining a light sweetness with rich notes of malt and dark cocoa. The lingering finish hints of dry red wine. May be enjoyed with milk or plain.

A high concentration of downy golden tips complements the bold, well-formed leaves of this 2019 Assam selection. A hint of sweetness enhances the rich malty aroma, setting the stage for a thick, cocoa-like quality in the smooth, copper-amber liquor. Notes of dried fruit are followed by whispers of oak and dry red wine, all lingering into the brisk finish.

In this 2019 selection, a smattering of delicate silver tips mixes with the warm brown leaves, producing a rich amber cup that offers classic second flush character. Notes of amber honey complement a pronounced muscatel aroma and flavor, which gives an ambrosia quality to the smooth, sweet liquor. Toasty hints linger in the finish.

Hattialli is a popular estate among Assam tea afficionados, and each year we look forward to their offerings. The dark brown, golden-tipped leaves of this 2019 selection produce a velvety smooth cup with a warm toasty aroma. Hints of malt are present in both the aroma and the dark copper liquor, enhanced by a rich honey sweetness. Enjoy it plain or with a splash of milk.

Harvested at the height of the 2019 second flush season, this organic broken-leaf Darjeeling produces a smooth, full-bodied cup. Hints of almond and dried cherry add complexity to the toasty aroma, which is complemented by a rich honey sweetness in the dark amber liquor. This robust selection is a great choice for adding a splash of milk.