Himalayan Gold • Grand Reserve

Description

The Pinnacle of High-Altitude Craft

Hand-picked from the most remote, small-scale farms in the valley, the Himalayan Gold • Grand Reserve represents the absolute apex of mountain tea production. This is not a mass-market product; it is a seasonal phenomenon crafted in silence. Only a few kilograms are harvested annually during the brief window when the mountain sun hits the tea gardens at a precise angle, oxidizing the young tips into a brilliant, sun-drenched gold.

A Sensory Journey Through the Clouds

This rare black tea offers a sophisticated profile designed for the discerning tea lover. Upon steeping, the liquor reveals a deep, luminous amber hue with a heavy, velvet body that coats the palate. The experience begins with the scent of wild wildflower honey and evolves into notes of toasted malt, ripened stone fruit, and a subtle, lingering whisper of cold mountain stone. It is a complex, meditative tea that changes with every infusion.

Traceability and Origin

We believe in total transparency and the preservation of artisanal heritage.

• Estate: Smallholder Collective (High-Altitude Ridges of Nepal)

• Altitude: 2,200m – 2,500m above sea level

• Process: Traditional sun-withered, hand-rolled in small batches.

• Terroir: Mineral-rich soil, nourished by pure Himalayan snowmelt.

• Scarcity: Limited Tier 1 Harvest—once the batch is gone, it will not return until the next solar cycle.

Brewing the Ritual

To fully unlock the “Golden Horizon” within these leaves, we recommend a mindful brewing process. Use spring water heated to 90°C. For the first infusion, steep for precisely 3 minutes. This tea is resilient and generous; it can be resteeped up to four times, with each steep revealing a different layer of the Himalayan landscape.

Learn more about our Himalayan Tea Origin or explore our Brewing Guide.