About this item

• Delicate and aromatic Darjeeling whole leaf black tea consisting of a generous proportion of unopened tea buds also known as tips. Tea buds are known to possess a superior and more refined tea flavour. A greater presence of tips in the tea results in a more fragrant, smooth and delectable cup of tea! Packed in an eco-friendly pine wood box, this tea also makes the ideal gift for any occasion.
• Steep the Perfect Cup of Apoorba Tips Tea: Place tea leaves in a cup, tea infuser or strainer and pour hot water over the leaves. Steep for 3-4 minutes. Best enjoyed plain without adding milk or sugar.
• Makaibari Tea Estate was founded 160 years ago. It houses the world’s first tea factory, is the world’s first biodynamic tea estate and produces the most iconic tea in the world. The plantation covers of 550 acres of forests on the steepest hills in the region and tea here is grown amidst the untamed flora and fauna just as nature would have it.
• Organic Tea from Makaibari Tea Estates is free from pesticides, toxins and chemicals. Tea here is treated as a herb, one of the many medicines provided by the surrounding forests, known to aid metabolism and cure several ailments. The mulch used is completely natural, formulated with what is available at the estate, to not upset the delicate balance of the permaculture system.
• Packed in an eco-friendly pine wood box, this tea also makes the ideal gift for any occasion.