Nepalese Golden Black Tea-Luxe Pouch (up to 65 cups)-Magic Hour

Nepalese Golden Black Tea

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Grown in the eastern corridors near the Indian border, beneath the majestic gaze of Mount Everest, this exquisite black tea is a testament to the rich tea culture that has flourished for generations. Handpicked from the Tinjure Cooperative, pioneers in Nepal's tea industry, the golden-hued leaves yield a full-bodied infusion with a malty richness and a subtle hint of sweetness. With a transformative journey from grassroots cultivation to a cooperative-led processing plant, each sip of this golden black tea reflects the resilience and empowerment of the local tea farmers.

Organic Nepalese Golden Black Tea

  • Smooth
  • Astringent
  • Milk Chocolate
  • Raw Honey
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In the remote eastern corridors of Nepal, nestled against the Indian border and beneath the watchful peaks of Mount Everest, a distinct tea culture has been brewing for generations. Historically, the teas from this region were often overshadowed by the famed Darjeeling teas, owing to their similar soil compositions and the lack of a distinctive market presence for Nepali teas. However, the genesis of a self-sufficient tea industry in Nepal is being orchestrated by grassroots farmers, whose lineage has seamlessly traversed the terrains of Nepal and India, long before political boundaries delineated them as separate nations. This rich history of migration has facilitated the exchange of the revered Camellia sinensis plant varieties and tea-making expertise between the northeastern parts of India and eastern Nepal. Currently, the burgeoning sector is marrying traditional knowledge with innovation, forging a refreshed and sustainable trajectory for South Asian tea cultivation. For deeper insights, you can explore our blog post dedicated to this region.

Tea Producers: Back in the 1990s, a trinity of villages situated on adjoining hills united with a vision to cultivate tea. This alliance christened themselves "Tinjure", drawing inspiration from their topographical features – "Tin" signifying three, and "jure" denoting hills. Initially, the freshly founded Tinjure Cooperative traded their harvested green tea leaves to prominent tea estates in the vicinity, including the Kanchenjunga Tea Estate, a supplier we proudly represent. This changed in 2013 when the cooperative garnered sufficient funds to launch their own tea processing plant, enabling them to process the leaves they harvested independently. Presently, the cooperative thrives with a robust membership of 240 individuals.

Significance: Marking its place as the inaugural cooperative to own and manage a factory in Nepal, the Tinjure Cooperative has revolutionized the livelihoods of local tea farmers. By taking charge of the tea production process, the farmers at Tinjure have amplified their earnings by a whopping twentyfold compared to their income from selling unprocessed green leaves to private factories. Steering this transformative journey is Tinjure's diverse board of directors, inclusive of both female and male members, who are at the forefront of mobilizing and empowering surrounding communities. This initiative is facilitating the metamorphosis of Nepali tea cultivators into adept tea producers, consequently steering them towards a more lucrative segment of the tea industry.

Brew with water heated to 200-212°F (93-100°C) for 3 minutes, though times may vary depending on the tea type and preference.

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Yes, all of our teas undergo rigorous third-party testing to ensure they meet the highest standards for quality, purity, and safety. We proudly hold certifications for each blend, so you can sip confidently, knowing that our teas are crafted with care and integrity.

Our teas are cultivated, harvested, and blended from soil to cup with the Magic Hour Rule of Love. The base of our teas is grown in the tea estate where I was married :)! The exquisite buds are grown and harvested by our friends in a garden that touches the sky at the top of the mountains in the high-country of Sri Lanka. The pristine Idulgashinna Bio Tea Garden’s perched above a wildlife preserve. It was the first tea garden to become certified Biodynamic and organic in the world, it’s home to our family of farmers and growers whose respect towards nature and one another has become the gold standard of tea estates all over the world. We also source from small organic family gardens in Taiwan, Rwanda, India, Yunnan, Kyoto and Kagoshima, Japan.

Our formulator, Zhena, is an aromatherapist and was one of the founders of the Organic and Fair Trade movement over 25 years ago. She was crucial in getting rules for organics passed and has had a long-time passion for organics, Biodynamics and pure products. Her blending style is bold and she uses Organic-Compliant extracts of fruits, essential oils, and spices that fall under the “Natural Flavors” broad stroke ingredient description by the FDA. We only use extracts and flavors extracted with non-toxic methods and are 100% natural coming from the fruit or spice or flower that is distilled without chemicals.

Other companies may use “Natural Flavors” that are in a Propylene Glycol base—Zhena fought the label standards on this chemical 15 years ago and is dedicated to NEVER using flavorings with this or any other chemicals. Our flavors are entirely extracted naturally using alcohol or steam distillation. In the blending process, if the extract has alcohol, the alcohol dissipates. If you’ve ever used Vanilla Extract for cooking—you’ve used what Zhena uses in larger volumes.

When we writes, “Natural Flavors” it’s not because we wants to but that’s what the FDA requires. It’s not a great description and we assure you our standards are of the highest using only natural extracts and essential oils.

Please feel free to enjoy most of our teas without worry regarding being vegan compliant.
As of May of 2021, the only tea we have that is not vegan is Quintessence, which contains honey crystals.

You could steep our teas many times. A new flavor nuance will arise each time. If you’re planning to steep more than twice, you might want to add an additional teaspoon or two according to taste and the strength desired.

It's a common misconception that tea ceremony has to take up a lot of time from your schedule. I want to encourage you to take time for yourself, daily, in a simple tea ceremony. Simply naming 3 gratitudes as your water boils will uplift and shift your day!

However, the process only has to take as little as 10 minutes! For example, for most of our teas we suggest steeping 1 heaping teaspoon in water that is between 160--212 degrees (depending on the tea type--check the label!). As you steep your tea for the recommended minutes, take 3 heart-breaths, expanding the emerald green energy of your heart chakra. As you expand that blessed energy, you will activate your true intelligence which is found in the heart.

Then as you steep your loose-leaf magical tea, center into your senses. As yourself the Magic Hour sensory questions:

  • What do I hear?
  • What do I see?
  • What do I feel?
  • What do I smell?
  • What do I taste?

Then sip your tea with newfound presence.

Presence is where heaven is found. We want you to find your heaven on a daily basis!
For more steeping instructions, watch my video found here.