Indian Tea

Nestled in the Himalayan foothills, the North Tukvar Estate has been producing premium quality Darjeeling teas since 1852. This 2018 first flush offering yields a golden amber liquor with a light floral nose. The cup has a fresh lively quality and rich mouth feel, complemented by toasty/nutty hints and a lingering floral suggestion.

An exceptional golden tip Darjeeling blend. We first introduced this tea in 1990 and it continues to be our most popular Darjeeling.

From the Chamraj Estate in the Nilgiri Mountains of southern India, this “Frost” tea is grown during the cold winter months, which imparts a unique character to the light amber cup. A sweet floral aroma introduces the silky smooth liquor, setting the stage for a pronounced sweetness that envelops notes of juicy tropical fruit. A long lingering finish completes a very satisfying tea experience.

Located in southern India, Nilgiri produces teas similar to those of Ceylon, yet with a distinctive character. This British style Nilgiri loose leaf orange pekoe tea produces a flavorful cup that is excellent with milk.

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.

A profusion of downy silver tips adorns the bold, olive-green leaves of this stellar 2019 first flush offering. Pronounced floral notes scent the light golden cup, complementing the fresh, sweet character. Hints of tropical fruit lead up to a lively finish.

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.

In this 2019 first flush Darjeeling offering, a variegated mix of bright green and dark olive leaves produces an invigorating cup with rich floral notes. A buttery mouth feel complements a rich tropical fruit sweetness, ending with a crisp, clean finish.

This 2019 broken-leaf offering is rich and hearty with pronounced malty notes in both the aroma and the deep copper cup. A toffee-like sweetness joins hints of cocoa, complementing the malty character of this invigorating eye-opener.

The well-twisted, ebony-brown leaves of this 2020 Assam offering yield a dark amber cup with a sweet spicy aroma. A lively astringency intensifies a rich maltiness in the cup, which may be complemented by a splash of milk, if desired. Hints of malt linger in the crisp finish.

The bold, well-twisted leaves of this 2018 second flush offering produce a rich, full-bodied cup with a refreshing character. A pronounced toasty aroma hints of caramel and fruit. Notes of muscatel and a honey sweetness round out the complex profile. The dark amber liquor will accommodate a splash of milk, if desired.