Rare single-origin black · Taplejung, 6,000 ft

Nepal Hills Special Black Tea

Rare High-Altitude Black Tea from Taplejung, Nepal (6000 ft) - Single Origin Whole Leaf

Certified organic farm
Whole leaf only
5% back to farm

Special Black Tea (Theba Black) — Deep Chocolate Taplejung Nepal Tea from Pathibhara Estate | Nepal Hills Tea

Special Black Tea (Theba Black) — Rare Taplejung Nepal Tea from Pathibhara Estate | Nepal Hills Tea — 2

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Rare single-origin black · Taplejung, 6,000 ft

Nepal Hills Special Black Tea

Rare High-Altitude Black Tea from Taplejung, Nepal (6000 ft) - Single Origin Whole Leaf

Certified organic farm
Whole leaf only
5% back to farm

SELECT WEIGHT Loose-Leaf | 25 GRAMS~10 cups Loose- Leaf | 180 GRAMS~70 cups — best value

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Description

Theba Black is a rare artisan loose leaf black tea from the Taplejung district of Nepal — grown at 6,000 ft above sea level on Pathibhara Tea Estate's farm. Deep dark chocolate, dried plum, and pine resin aromatics. Intensely flavoured, exceptionally smooth, and virtually impossible to find in North America.

The Story of Theba Black

Taplejung sits in the far eastern corner of Nepal, where the Himalayan foothills push higher and wilder than anywhere else in the country's tea-growing belt. Pathibhara Tea Estate, at 6,000 ft, is among the highest altitude tea farms in the region — and the teas produced here reflect every foot of that altitude.

The deep, resinous, chocolatey character of this tea comes directly from the soil and climate at 6,000 ft: thin air, cold nights, slow oxidation, and leaves that have had to work hard to grow. The result is unlike any black tea produced at lower elevations.

Why Theba Black Is Different

Grown at 6,000 ft in the Taplejung district — the highest elevation in the Nepal Hills Tea family, and one of the highest tea farms in Nepal
Deep dark chocolate and dried plum profile that is distinct from any Assam, Darjeeling, or Chinese black tea
Organic Growing Method — no synthetic inputs at any stage of growing or processing
Purchasing this helps support farms like Pathibhara Tea Estate gain organic certification through our 5% back to farm program

About Pathibhara Tea Estate

Pathibhara Tea Estate is located deep in the Taplejung district of eastern Nepal, at 6,000 ft above sea level — the highest elevation in the Nepal Hills Tea family. The estate is run by smallholder farmers who have built one of Nepal's highest altitude tea operations. Pathibhara practices organic farming: no synthetic pesticides, no artificial fertilizers, and no compromise on the integrity of the land.

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

What's included

From Pathibhara Tea Estate at 6,000 ft in Taplejung — one of Nepal's highest certified organic farms, run by the Tinjure farmer cooperative. Thin air, cold nights and slow oxidation give it a resinous, chocolatey depth found nowhere lower.

Brewing

Hot — 90–95°C, 3–4 min. Do not over-steep; the aromatics peak at 3–4 min. Re-steeps 2–3×.
One teaspoon (2–2.5 g) per 8 oz cup. No milk needed.

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 Pathibhara Tea Estate 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.

Taplejung, Nepal Tea origin Taplejung, Nepal Tea origin
Pathibhara Tea Estate — certified organic Tea garden Pathibhara Tea Estate — certified organic Tea garden
Uday Yanga · Tinjure cooperative Producer / artisan Uday Yanga · Tinjure cooperative Producer / artisan
6,000 ft — our highest farm Farm elevation 6,000 ft — our highest farm Farm elevation
Black · orthodox whole leaf Tea type Black · orthodox whole leaf Tea type
~40–70 mg per 8 oz cup (moderate) Caffeine level ~40–70 mg per 8 oz cup (moderate) Caffeine level
Deep dark chocolate · dried plum · pine resin Tasting notes Deep dark chocolate · dried plum · pine resin Tasting notes

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From Himalayan garden to your cup

The highest farm we carry

6,000 ft in Taplejung — and you can taste it.

Thin air, cold nights and slow oxidation give Theba Black a resinous, chocolatey depth unlike any Assam, Darjeeling or Chinese black tea.

Complex, never bitter

Dark chocolate, dried plum, pine resin.

Extraordinary altitude means low tannins and natural sweetness. Bold and aromatic, completely smooth — no milk needed.

Who grew it

Pathibhara Tea Estate, Taplejung.

Run by the Tinjure farmer cooperative — youth artisans and smallholders who built one of Nepal's highest certified organic operations. 5% of your order goes back to them.

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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

What is Theba Black tea and why is it called "special"?

Theba Black comes from Pathibhara Tea Estate in Taplejung, Nepal, at 6,000 ft — one of the highest and most remote tea-growing elevations in the world. It's hand-crafted in tiny batches, making it the rarest Nepal tea available in North America. The flavor is complex: dark chocolate, dried plum, and a distinctive pine resin note that you won't find in any Darjeeling or Chinese black tea.

Does Theba Black taste bitter?

No. Theba Black's extraordinary altitude — 6,000 ft in Taplejung — means the leaves grow slowly in cool, thin air, producing low tannin levels and natural sweetness. The cup is bold and aromatic (dark chocolate, dried plum, pine resin) but completely smooth. It's the rare black tea that shows you what a truly high-altitude, hand-crafted orthodox tea can taste like: complex without a trace of bitterness.

How do I brew Theba Black properly?

Use 1 teaspoon (2–2.5g) per 8 oz cup. Heat water to 90–95°C (just off the boil). Steep for 3–4 minutes. Do not over-steep — the aromatic compounds that make Theba Black special are delicate and peak at 3–4 minutes. The leaves can be re-steeped 2–3 times; each infusion reveals a slightly different layer of the flavor profile. No milk needed.

How is Pathibhara Estate different from other Nepal tea farms?

Pathibhara Tea Estate sits in Taplejung district, Nepal — separate from the more widely known Ilam region. At 6,000 ft, it experiences more dramatic temperature swings between day and night, which forces the plant to produce intense aromatic compounds. The estate is certified organic. Pathibhara is the estate name; Theba Black is the specific product. This is the farm's signature tea — available in very limited quantities in North America.

Is Special Black certified organic?

Special Black is sourced from Pathibhara Tea Estate, which grows tea organically. The remote location at 6,000 ft in Taplejung naturally limits exposure to neighboring non-organic agriculture, making it one of the cleanest, most pristine teas in Nepal Hills' collection. The farm does not yet hold organic certification.

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