Nilgiri
Nilgiri Broken Orange Pekoe
Located in southern India, Nilgiri produces teas similar to those of Ceylon, yet with a distinctive character. This British-style Nilgiri black tea produces a flavorful cup that is excellent with milk.
Iyerpadi Estate BOP Organic
A rich, organic tea with solid body and full mouth feel. A pleasing, balanced cup with a classic Nilgiri flavor and style.
Iyerpadi Estate OP Organic
A whole-leaf, organic Nilgiri tea with vibrant aromatics, a sweet cup, and a gentle, crisp bite. Smooth yet very flavorful with medium body. Enjoyable plain or with milk.
Glendale Estate 'Orange Twist' Nilgiri
Perched at elevations ranging 5,400 to 7,000 feet in the Nilgiri Hills of southern India, the Glendale Estate offers this distinctive black tea with long, twisted leaves that steep a beautiful amber liquor. The light toasty aroma is fragrant with hints of almond and oak, complemented by a sweet smoky whisper. The bright, lively cup refreshes with notes of stone fruit, citrus, and almond. Hints of spice bring a bittersweet nuance to the lingering finish.
Season's Pick Glendale Estate Select FP Supreme
From the high-altitude Glendale Estate in the Nilgiri Hills of south India, this great-value black tea produces a dark amber liquor with an inviting aroma that balances candied sweetness with hints of oak, toast, and ripe cherry. The smooth, medium-bodied cup is rich and earthy with a pronounced oak note heightened by hints of spice and citrus. This eminently drinkable tea finishes on a clean mineral note with a faint peppery undertone that lingers on the palate.
Kairbetta Estate SFTGFOP1 2025 ‘Winter Frost’ Nilgiri
With its fresh floral aroma and complex flavor, the bright amber-gold cup of this early 2025 ‘Winter Frost’ Nilgiri black tea is the perfect way to welcome a feeling of spring. The aroma is redolent with notes of butter cookie, sweet summer corn, and spring wildflowers. A smooth mouthfeel embroiders a creaminess across the layers of flowers, honey, corn silk, and hay, complemented by a vegetal undertone. The sleek finish lingers with an enveloping sweetness. With a flavor profile very similar to a first flush Darjeeling, this outstanding selection is a staff favorite.
We are proud to import this famously fragrant and well rounded variety of black tea. Nilgiri tea really shines with the addition of a little milk or milk substitute. Our loose leaf Nilgiri black teas are available in both conventional and organic varieties.