Tea cultivation in Nepal grew slowly but has sped up in the last 20 years. Most of the tea plantations are located in the eastern regions. One of the major tea producing regions is Ilam, a hilly and beautiful place. With its close proximity to Darjeeling, India, Ilam and other Nepal teas seem to be 'Darjeelingish'.
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| Nepal Black First Flush |
Type: Black Producing Country: Nepal Preparation: 95°C 3 Min
Dry Leaf: The mixed-colored leaves are wiry and dried-fruity (e.g., raisins).
Wet Leaf: Interestingly, the wet infusion has a nice menthol or minty aroma.
Liquor: The golden tea is smooth and floral. It does have the astringency of a first flush Darjeeling.
Tee Score: 3 out of 5
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| Nepal black Ilam Estate |
Dry Leaf: The tea is a TGFOP (Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe) grade and contains leaves that are richly stewed-fruity.
Wet Leaf: The leaves are floral and wet-hay-like.
Liquor: The tea is coppery. It is sweet with astringency and a cinnamon note.
Tee Score: 3 out of 5
