{"product_id":"108-mt-pumori-whole-leaf-black-tea-usda-certified-organic","title":"108° Mt. Pumori Whole Leaf Black Tea – USDA Certified Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e 108° Mt. Pumori Whole Leaf Black Tea – USDA Certified Organic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Whole Leaf, Long-Twisted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eType: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOrganic Black Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSourcing Region:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Ilam, Nepal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~6,500 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn Flush\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Oxidized (Whole-Leaf Preserved)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003eCertifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003eSuggested Infusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, Brothy \u0026amp; Silky\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IYUzHqUPeQw\" height=\"640\" width=\"360\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutumnal depth from the Himalayas — whole-leaf, bold, and richly aromatic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the mist-veiled slopes of Ilam, Nepal, at nearly 6,500 feet, comes a whole-leaf black tea that captures the essence of Himalayan autumn. Each long, twisted leaf is carefully hand-plucked and fully oxidized to preserve its natural shape and vitality,  resulting in a bold, ruby-red liquor that glows with inner warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cup opens with a gentle earthiness layered with \u003cstrong\u003ecocoa husk, dried cherry, and warm oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, deepening into \u003cstrong\u003enotes of sweet tobacco, molasses, and a touch of spice\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its texture is thick and brothy, coating the palate with a velvety warmth that feels both grounding and rejuvenating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this tea stand apart is its \u003cstrong\u003eHimalayan altitude and microclimate,\u003c\/strong\u003e where the cooler, thinner air slows leaf growth, allowing a dense concentration of amino acids and sugars. This natural process enhances sweetness and body while minimizing bitterness, yielding a black tea with unusual depth, smoothness, and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile reminiscent of fine Darjeeling autumnals, this tea carries \u003cstrong\u003egreater resonance and minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e, shaped by Ilam’s younger, chemical-free gardens and living Himalayan soil. 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