Is Organic Light Green Tea certified organic?

Yes. Organic Light Green Tea is sourced from Farmers Tea Co. in Ilam, Nepal, which holds certified organic certification. The farm uses no synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or chemicals. Additionally, 5% of every Nepal Hills purchase supports the farmer organic certification fund.

Single-origin green · grown at 5,500 ft

Nepal Hills Organic Green Tea

Loose Leaf High-Altitude Green Tea (5500 ft) from Ilam, Nepal - Low Caffeine

Certified organic farm
Whole leaf only
5% back to farm

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Single-origin green · grown at 5,500 ft

Nepal Hills Organic Green Tea

Loose Leaf High-Altitude Green Tea (5500 ft) from Ilam, Nepal - Low Caffeine

Certified organic farm
Whole leaf only
5% back to farm

Tea input type Loose~20 cups

Weight 50 Grams~20 cups 180 grams~70 cups — best value

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Description

Organic Light Green Tea is a soft, clean-tasting single-origin green tea from Ilam, Nepal — grown at 5,500 ft above sea level on Farmers Tea Co.'s certified organic farm. Gentle spring greens, mild sweetness, and a crisp cucumber-like freshness. Low caffeine, no bitterness, and drinkable any time of day — including evening.

The Story of Organic Light Green Tea

Most green teas are bitter because they were grown at lower elevations, processed too fast, or picked too late. This one is different from the ground up. Grown at 5,500 ft in the Ilam district, on a certified organic farm run by Farmers Tea Co., the leaves develop slowly in the cool mountain air — building natural sweetness and delicate flavour without the grassy harshness that puts most people off green tea for life.

Dil Kumar Rai and the youth artisans at Farmers Tea Co. have been refining this process year after year. The organic certification is not a marketing label — it is the result of deliberate farming practice that respects the soil, the plant, and the people who drink it. The low caffeine content (roughly 20–30mg per cup) makes this one of the few teas in the range that works as a true any-time-of-day cup.

Why Organic Light Green Tea Is Different

Certified organic farm — grown at 5,500 ft in Ilam without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers
Low caffeine (~20–30mg per cup) — suitable for evening drinking and caffeine-sensitive individuals
Naturally sweet and clean — the altitude eliminates the bitterness and harshness common in most green teas
Single-origin from Farmers Tea Co., Ilam — every gram traceable to one farm, one region
Purchasing this helps support farms like Farmers Tea Co. maintain organic certification through our 5% back to farm program

About Farmers Tea Co.

Farmers Tea Co. is located in Malate, in the Ilam district of eastern Nepal. Led by Dil Kumar Rai alongside 150 farming families and youth artisans, the farm sits at 5,500 ft above sea level and holds certified organic status. Every bush is tended without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers, and every batch is hand-processed with artisan care. Farmers Tea Co. is responsible for all Nepal Hills Tea green and white teas — a reflection of the farm's exceptional growing conditions at altitude.

New to Nepal Hills Tea? Start with the Tea Sampler Kit ($30 CAD) — 10 single-origin teas from all 4 farms, including Organic Light Green Tea, in one discovery set.

What's included

Most green teas are bitter because they were grown low, processed fast, or picked late. This one grows slowly at 5,500 ft in Ilam on a certified organic farm — building natural sweetness and delicate flavour with none of the grassy harshness.

Brewing

Hot — 75–80°C, never boiling, 2–3 min.
The low temperature keeps it soft and sweet. One teaspoon per cup; drinkable morning to evening.

Shipping & returns

Free Canada-wide shipping on orders $60+. Free local delivery in Peterborough, ON over $20. Not for you? Contact us within 30 days — our refund policy covers it.

5% back to farm

Purchasing this helps support farms like Farmers Tea Co. maintain organic certification — 5% of every order goes directly back to our four partner farms.

Single-origin No bitterness Whole leaf only Grown at 5,000–7,000 ft 5% back to farm

Know your tea.

Every Nepal Hills tea names its farm, its grower, and its altitude. Here's exactly where this one comes from.

Ilam, Nepal Tea origin Ilam, Nepal Tea origin
Farmers Tea Co. — certified organic Tea garden Farmers Tea Co. — certified organic Tea garden
Dil Kumar Rai · 150 farming families Producer / artisan Dil Kumar Rai · 150 farming families Producer / artisan
5,500 ft above sea level Farm elevation 5,500 ft above sea level Farm elevation
Green · minimally oxidised Tea type Green · minimally oxidised Tea type
~20–30 mg per 8 oz cup (low) Caffeine level ~20–30 mg per 8 oz cup (low) Caffeine level
Soft spring greens · mild sweetness · cucumber Tasting notes Soft spring greens · mild sweetness · cucumber Tasting notes

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Why it is never bitter

Grown high, picked right.

At 5,500 ft the leaves grow slowly in cool air, keeping tannins low. The result is soft spring-green sweetness with a crisp, cucumber-like clarity — the opposite of grocery-store green tea.

An all-day cup

Low caffeine, calm focus.

~20–30 mg per cup plus high-altitude L-theanine means calm energy, not jitters. Many drinkers have it in the late afternoon or evening without losing sleep.

Who grew it

Farmers Tea Co., Malate, Ilam.

Certified organic at 5,500 ft, led by Dil Kumar Rai and youth artisans. 5% of your order helps keep that certification.

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back to farm, every order

No brokers, no auction houses — just four independent farms in Ilam and Taplejung, and a promise: 5% of every order goes back to them to fund organic certification.

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Why we bring Nepali tea directly to you

No brokers, no auction houses — just four independent farms in Ilam and Taplejung, and a promise: 5% of every order goes back to them to fund organic certification.

Questions, answered

Is this green tea bitter?

No. Light Green Tea (High Zing 5500) is grown at 5,500 ft in Ilam, Nepal, where high altitude reduces the tannins that make most green teas bitter. Brew at a lower temperature — 75–80°C, never boiling — for 2–3 minutes. The result is soft, spring-fresh sweetness with mild vegetal notes and none of the bitterness that puts many North Americans off green tea.

How much caffeine is in Light Green Tea?

Light Green Tea contains approximately 20–30mg of caffeine per 8 oz cup — significantly less than black tea or coffee. High-altitude growing also increases L-theanine, which creates a calm, focused energy rather than stimulation. Many customers drink this tea in the late afternoon or evening without affecting their sleep. If you're cutting caffeine from coffee, this is a gentle, satisfying alternative.

What does Organic Light Green Tea taste like?

Organic Light Green Tea has a soft, clean profile: gentle spring greens, mild natural sweetness, and a light vegetal character — nothing sharp or grassy. It's the opposite of bitter grocery-store green tea. Grown at 5,500 ft on a certified organic farm in Ilam, the cool mountain environment produces leaves with natural sweetness. Think of it as the tea equivalent of a fresh spring morning: light, clean, and refreshing.

Is this green tea certified organic?

Yes. Organic Light Green Tea is sourced from Farmers Tea Co. in Ilam, Nepal, which holds certified organic certification. This means the tea is grown on a certified organic farm — no synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or chemicals. Additionally, 5% of every Nepal Hills purchase supports the farmer organic certification fund, helping smaller Himalayan farms achieve the same standards.

Can I drink this green tea in the evening?

Yes — this is one of the lowest-caffeine teas in the Nepal Hills range (20–30 mg per cup). Most people with moderate caffeine tolerance drink it through the late afternoon without issue. The high L-theanine content from high-altitude growing actively promotes calm focus, which some customers find actually aids their wind-down routine. If you're highly caffeine-sensitive, stopping by 4–5 pm is a reasonable precaution.

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