128° Mt. Pumori Golden Tips Tea – USDA Certified Organic

1.5 oz

$27.00

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128° Mt. Pumori Golden Tips Tea – USDA Certified Organic

$27.00

Tea Name: 128° Mt. Pumori Golden Tips Tea – USDA Certified Organic

Style: One Leaf & a Bud, Golden-Tippy

Type: Organic Black Tea

Standard: Gold

Sourcing Region: Ilam, Nepal

Elevation: ~6,500 ft

Harvest: Autumn Flush

Processing: Fully Oxidized

Certifications: USDA Organic

Suggested Infusions: 4-5

Texture: Velvety, Nutty & Creamy

Autumn flush elegance from the Himalayas — golden-tipped, creamy, and gently spiced.

From the cool, high ridges of Ilam, Nepal (~6,500 ft) comes an autumn flush tea that glows like mountain gold. Hand-plucked as one leaf and a bud, its golden-tipped leaves are rich in natural theaflavins that yield a deep amber liquor of remarkable thickness and luster.

The cup opens with aromas of caramelized honey and toasted cashew, followed by gentle undertones of floral malt, dried apricot, and Himalayan wood spice. The mouthfeel is full-bodied and velvety, coating the palate with a creamy sweetness that lingers long after each sip. This is the kind of tea that speaks in layers — nutty warmth at first, a faint floral bloom in the middle, and a soft, buttery close that feels almost meditative.

While Darjeeling teas have long been celebrated for their elegance, Ilam’s higher elevation gardens bring a different level of clarity and depth. The cooler air, younger tea bushes, and chemical-free organic cultivation yield a cup that feels both purer and more alive — a natural evolution of Himalayan terroir, crafted not from colonial legacy but from democratized, grower-owned estates that honor both land and leaf.

A true expression of Himalayan autumn, crafted organically and by hand, it captures the rare stillness when cool mountain air meets golden harvest light — a moment that can only happen at the very top of the world.

Aroma & Appearance

Slender ribbons streaked with warm gold release aromas of honeyed malt, toasted cashew, and spring wood. In the cup: clear amber-gold with exceptional polish.

Taste Experience

Aroma: warm honey, roasted nuts, hints of cocoa and oak
Liquor: radiant amber-gold with a dense, satin-like body
Taste: creamy malt and cashew with whispers of apricot and light spice
Mouthfeel: thick, velvety, and indulgently smooth
Finish: lingering sweetness with a mineral lift, leaving a golden afterglow

Why It’s Special

Higher Elevation Terroir (~6,500 ft): Cooler temperatures and thinner air slow the growth of tea leaves, intensifying amino acids and sugars for naturally sweet, full-bodied cups that surpass even exceptional Himalayan teas like Darjeeling in depth and clarity.
Young, Vibrant Tea Gardens: Grown from youthful bushes at their flavor peak — producing leaves with more chlorophyll, antioxidants, and golden tips.
Organic Farming, No Compromise: USDA Certified Organic — free from chemical fertilizers or pesticides, letting the tea’s natural terroir shine through with mineral-rich precision.
Democratized Himalayan Estates: Sourced from independent growers and cooperatives who focus on sustainability and community rather than large-scale industrial production.
Golden Bud Craftsmanship: Abundant golden tips give a thick, satin-textured liquor with notes of honeyed malt, toasted cashew, and soft fruit sweetness.
Autumn Flush Sweetness: Cool nights and crisp mountain air create an ideal sugar concentration in each bud, resulting in a cup that’s creamy, mellow, and deeply satisfying.

Brewing Recommendations

Leaf: 2–2.5 g (≈1½ tsp) per 8–10 oz (240–300 ml)
Water: 205 °F / 96 °C
Time: 3–4 minutes (3:00 for silkier; 4:00 for deeper malt)
Re-steeps: 2–3; add 30–45 sec each infusion
Milk pairing: a splash of warm milk accentuates malt & butterscotch—no sweetener needed.

The taste profiles of loose-leaf teas can vary widely depending on the steep duration, tea-to-water ratio, and water temperature. We encourage you to try different combinations for brewing tea to find the perfect tea, that speaks to your taste buds.