

Grown in the Himalayan state of Sikkim (neighbouring Darjeeling), this highly fragrant black loose leaf tea has distinctive notes of Muscatel grapes.
The entire state converted to organic agriculture between 2003 - 2016 and now produces some of the purest, sustainable and truly exquisite tea in India.
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*All prices quoted in USD and will be converted automatically at checkout.Tasting Notes
This tea has a heady, floral aroma with soft notes of muscatel grapes.
Quantity
Use 0.1 oz of leaf per 5.5 fl oz of water (2.5g per 150ml).
Temperature
For the optimum infusion use 185°F (85°C) water.
Time
Infuse for 1 - 2 minutes, tasting regularly.
Infusions
You can infuse this tea at least twice. With each careful infusion, different subtleties of flavour are revealed.
Cost Per Cup
42¢ per cup based on 0.1 oz of leaf per 5.5 fl oz of water and 2 infusions.
India
Sikkim
A close neighbour of Darjeeling, Sikkim is nested high in the green slopes of the Himalayas, between Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal and West Bengal.
Among the green hills tea thrives. On the Temi Tea Garden, the local Lepcha people cultivate and craft a tea that is truly outstanding.
PROTECTED
The Temi Tea Garden
Although a tea can’t be called Darjeeling if it is not grown in the specific area of West Bengal (like Champagne) the terroir of Sikkim is every bit as good, if not better.
The whole state is officially under organic agriculture and the garden of Temi is one of the most unspoiled we have ever encountered. The biodiversity is extraordinary and over 1/3 of the state is made up of Khangchendzonga National Park. The garden is nestled high in the lush green foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. On a clear day you can see Kangchenjunga, the highest peak in India and third highest on Earth.
The garden is concerned with protecting the unique ecosystem and the rich variety of flora and fauna as well as the rich culture and communities of the Lepcha people who live and work among the tea.
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