A MONX white tea from the High Himalaya of Nepal, made from young unopened silver tea buds.
The cup is light, clean and naturally sweet, with soft florals, gentle honey and a smooth pale finish. Minimally processed, hand picked and sun dried, it is made for quiet mornings, focused work and slow evening use, with each purchase helping fund 5 meals.
Origin:
IlAM, Nepal
Harvest:
First flush · Hand-selected only the unopened leaf tips
Altitude:
1,800 – 2,400 m
Plant:
Camellia sinensis (pure tip harvest)
Processing:
Hand-picked · Light natural withering · Sun-dried
No rolling · No oxidation
Roast / Style:
Unoxidized white tea · Ultra-light expression
Tasting Profile:
Floral · Soft honey · Wild herbs · Fresh mountain air
Clean, bright finish with gentle sweetness
Acidity:
Low · Soft · Clear
Season:
Early spring (first harvest)
Packaging:
Hand-made paper pouch · Printed in Kathmandu
Weight:
50 g
Grade:
Ultra-premium · Limited harvest
How to brew
Use 1 to 1.5 teaspoons per cup.
Use hot water below boiling, around 70 to 80°C.
Steep for 3 to 5 minutes.
Drink without milk to preserve the light floral notes.
Silver tips are generally described as rare white tea made from unopened downy buds, with delicate floral sweetness and careful low temperature brewing recommended for the lighter profile.