NewHimalayan Mountain Black Tea

Himalayan Mountain Black Tea

Organic whole-leaf black from East India, Meghalaya's mist-covered hills - malty, aromatic, naturally sweet

Malty & Smooth Caffeine Whole Leaf
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Perfect for: A bold morning cup, an afternoon pick-me-up, or anyone ready to trade tea bags for the real thing
✓ Small Batch
✓ Organic
✓ Pesticide Free
Marbah Warjiri
Grown by Marbah Warjiri
Jynturu, Meghalaya

The Himalayan Mountain Black Tea Story

Meghalaya means "abode of clouds," and in the village of Jyntru, you feel it — mist settles over the hills before sunrise and doesn't fully lift until midday. It's here that Marbah works a small family tea garden first planted by his grandfather, nestled between forest and mountain at the edge of India's northeastern highlands.

Black tea from this region is uncommon. Most Meghalayan gardens focus on green tea, but Marbah takes his whole leaves through a full, slow oxidation — unhurried compared to the industrial pace of Assam's CTC factories. The extra time transforms the leaf: building malt, deepening aroma, rounding out the body without tipping into bitterness.

Every step happens at his Delmar Tea Garden — withering, rolling, oxidation, drying — under Marbah's direct oversight. No blending with anonymous lots. No broken leaves or dust. What reaches your cup is the same intact leaf he picked by hand, carrying the character of that specific soil, altitude, and season.

Certified organic under India's NPOP standards. Independently lab-tested for pesticides and heavy metals.

★★★★★
"Refreshing. Great taste and excellent product"
— Kumaraswamy N.
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Preparation

Himalayan Mountain Black Tea
🍃 Leaf 3g
💧 Water 240ml
🌡️ Temp 100C
⏱️ Time 4 min

Tasting Notes

Himalayan Mountain Black Tea
Aroma Warm malt, rich and inviting
Flavor Smooth, malty, naturally sweet
Body Full-bodied, rounded, no bitterness
Finish Clean, aromatic, lingering warmth

Pairs With

For best results
  • 🥛 Warm milk
  • 🍫 Dark chocolate
  • 🧈 Buttered toast

Tea with a soul

Sourced personally from family farms in Meghalaya.

Sourced personally from family farms in Meghalaya.

Grown by Marbah, who is continuing a craft passed down through 3 generations.

Grown by Marbah, who is continuing a craft passed down through 3 generations.

Every batch tasted together with the farmer before it reaches you.

Every batch tasted together with the farmer before it reaches you.

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Marbah Warjiri

Marbah Warjiri

Meghalaya,India

Third-generation family farm. Certified organic, shade-grown, pesticide-free pioneer.Direct Trade

Grown in

Meghalaya

Map of India highlighting Meghalaya

Meghalaya — "abode of clouds" — sits at 4,000ft where heavy monsoons and acidic soil produce aromatic spices.

Jyntru village sits where Meghalaya's forests meet the Eastern Himalayas — mist, altitude, and mountain soil that gives this tea its depth.

Jyntru village sits where Meghalaya's forests meet the Eastern Himalayas — mist, altitude, and mountain soil that gives this tea its depth.

Marbah's grandfather planted this garden. Today, every leaf is still handpicked and processed on-site at Delmar Tea Garden.

Marbah's grandfather planted this garden. Today, every leaf is still handpicked and processed on-site at Delmar Tea Garden.

NPOP-certified organic and independently lab-tested for pesticides and heavy metals - because the sourcing should be as clean as the cup.

NPOP-certified organic and independently lab-tested for pesticides and heavy metals - because the sourcing should be as clean as the cup.

Frequently Asked Questions

It's a whole-leaf tea from a single family garden in Meghalaya's Eastern Himalayas. The slow oxidation and intact leaves produce a smooth, malty cup without the bitterness or astringency of mass-produced black teas.
Steep 1 tsp in freshly boiled water (200–210°F) for 3–5 minutes. Drink it straight to taste the natural malt and sweetness, or add a splash of milk for a fuller body.
Yes, whole-leaf tea holds up well across 2–3 steeps. The second infusion often opens up more sweetness and aroma as the leaf fully unfurls.
Most commercial black teas use CTC or broken-leaf processing, which brews fast but tastes harsh. Whole-leaf tea steeps slower and smoother, giving you a richer, cleaner cup with more complexity.
Yes, Marbah's garden is certified organic under India's NPOP standards. Every batch is also independently lab-tested for pesticides and heavy metals.
From Marbah's family garden in the village of Jyntru, Meghalaya — a mist-covered region in India's northeastern highlands where altitude, rainfall, and acidic mountain soil create ideal growing conditions.
Himalayan Mountain Black Tea
Himalayan Mountain Black Tea
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