Not just a tea seller- Our Brand Story

In the heart of the Himalayas, where hills cradle stories of tradition and resilience, our journey begins.

Here, nature, culture, and community come together to craft our artisan garden teas.

We believe in the power of small—an ecosystem where farmers and artisans collaborate, honoring the land and the traditions they carry.

From organically grown leaves to small-batch crafting, our teas reflect deep heritage, mindful cultivation, and a community that uplifts one another.

We invite commercial partners to source our premium orthodox teas directly from the farm, ensuring unparalleled freshness and provenance.

To facilitate these custom logistics, we require a minimum order of 5 kg per tea variety, with a total minimum volume of 25 kg per shipment.

Founder’s Story Timeline

From the hills of Illam to tea lovers across the world, this is the journey of Nepal Hills Tea.

Today — A Bridge from Nepal to the World

Nepal Hills Tea continues uplifting artisans and sharing premium Nepali teas with North America—one small batch at a time.
2025 — A Promise for the Future

Nepal Hills Tea pledges 5% of annual revenue to support organic certification for small tea artisans.
2024 — A Setback That Sparks Change

Bhushit’s Chiyabari factory closes due to unfair pricing—strengthening our mission to uplift artisans.
2024 — New Artisan Partner

Farmers Tea Processing Company, Malate Illam, joins as a micro-batch supplier.
2022 — Expanding Partnerships

Norling Specialty Tea joins as a trusted artisan partner.
2021 — First Micro-Batch Imports

Nepal Hills Tea begins importing artisan teas and introducing them to new markets.
2020 — Two Brothers, One Legacy
- Bhushit establishes Chiyabari Bhanjhyang Tea Processing Company.
- Bhaskar founds Nepal Hills Tea to connect Nepali artisans with North America.
2018 — A Chapter Closes

The farmer-owned company is sold, closing an early chapter of the Dahal family’s tea journey.
2015 — The Next Generation Moves Forward

Bhaskar moves to Canada, beginning a new chapter in the family’s tea legacy.
2012 — A Farmer-Owned Factory

Determined to take control, Dev and local farmers open a small factory, hiring skilled tea makers from Darjeeling.
1996–2006 — Nepal’s Conflict Years

The Maoist Insurgency causes hardship and exploitation for small farmers, who often must discard their harvested leaves.
2002 — First Loose-Leaf Production

The family begins producing loose-leaf teas and selling them to factories in Darjeeling and Illam.
1998 — A Community Movement Begins

The Dahal family garden expands to 4 acres, inspiring other villagers to plant tea and strengthening smallholder farming in the region.
1993 — The First Tea Garden

Inspired, Dev converts part of his farmland into a tea plantation and returns from Darjeeling with cuttings to begin a nursery.
1990 — A Discovery in the Hills

Schoolteacher Dev Kumar notices small tea plantations in Shri Antu, Illam. He sees how this emerging crop is transforming farmers’ lives—but also realizes the struggle of small farmers without processing facilities.