Himalayan Spring J9

Origin: Ramché, Nigalé, Bokré & Chulachuli Divisions, Jun Chiyabari, Hile, Nepal
Cultivar: Phoobsering 312, Takdah 78, Takdah 668 and Bannockburn 157
Elevation: 1850m
Harvest: April 4, 2021

Jun Chiyabari is located in Hile, a region nestled in the Himalayas in eastern Nepal, due south of Mt. Everest with stunning views of Kangchenjunga. Himalayan Spring is a lightly oxidized black tea, crafted by skillful withering, delicate Britannia rolling, and gentle oven baking. The cool, Springtime temperatures at high elevation in the Himalayas inhibits tea leaf oxidation, so while Himalayan Spring is technically a black tea you will notice the leaves are pear green in color. This style of tea is made only in spring and since 2011 our partners have captured the freshness, new life and youthfulness of the season with well-timed harvests and gentle handling, maximizing the fresh, flowery and fruity characters. Lot J9 possesses fresh florals including a distinct lily of the valley note, Lan Hua and a layered balance of challenging tannin, aroma and umami —a bright and lively Himalayan Spring at its best.