What farm does Gold Black Tea come from?

Gold Black Tea is sourced exclusively from Farmers Tea Co.'s certified organic farm in Malate, Ilam district, Nepal — grown at 5,500 ft. Nepal Hills Tea purchases directly from this single farm, ensuring full traceability from leaf to cup.

How do I brew Gold Black Tea?

Brew Gold Black Tea with water heated to 90–95°C. Use 2–3g of loose leaf per 240ml and steep for 3–4 minutes. Remove the leaves promptly. Gold Black Tea can be enjoyed as-is, with milk, or over ice.

Single-origin black · grown at 5,500 ft

Nepal Hills Organic Black Tea

Loose Leaf High-Altitude Black Tea (5500 ft) from Ilam, Nepal - Gold, Medium Caffeine

Certified organic farm
Whole leaf only
5% back to farm

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Single-origin black · grown at 5,500 ft

Nepal Hills Organic Black Tea

Loose Leaf High-Altitude Black Tea (5500 ft) from Ilam, Nepal - Gold, Medium Caffeine

Certified organic farm
Whole leaf only
5% back to farm

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

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Description

Gold Black Tea is a smooth, single-origin loose leaf black tea from Ilam, Nepal — grown at 5,500 ft above sea level on Farmers Tea Co.'s certified organic farm. Gentle malt, light caramel, honey sweetness, and a clean golden-tipped finish. The everyday black tea for coffee drinkers making the switch — no bitterness, ever.

The Story of Gold Black Tea

Not every great tea has to announce itself. Gold Black Tea is the kind of cup you reach for every morning — smooth, satisfying, and effortlessly drinkable from the first sip to the last drop. It is grown at 5,500 ft in Malate, Ilam, on Farmers Tea Co.'s certified organic farm under the guidance of Dil Kumar Rai and 150 farming families and youth artisans who have built this farm into one of Ilam's premier organic operations.

The golden tips in this tea are not cosmetic — they are a marker of young, carefully selected leaves picked at the right moment in the spring flush. The high-altitude growing conditions slow the leaf's development and concentrate the natural sugars, producing that characteristic honey sweetness and clean finish without a trace of the bitterness that mass-market black teas carry. This is the tea that converts coffee drinkers.

Why Gold Black Tea Is Different

Grown at 5,500 ft on a certified organic farm in Malate, Ilam — altitude-grown leaves with naturally concentrated sweetness
Golden tips throughout — a sign of young, carefully hand-picked leaves at peak flavour
Smooth enough to drink black, every day, with no bitterness and no astringency
Single-origin from Farmers Tea Co., Ilam — never blended with lower-quality leaf
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. produces Nepal Hills Tea's full range of green and white teas alongside Gold Black — a testament to the farm's versatility at altitude.

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

What's included

Grown at 5,500 ft in Malate, Ilam on Farmers Tea Co.'s certified organic farm, led by Dil Kumar Rai and 150 farming families. The golden tips are young spring-flush leaves; altitude concentrates their natural sugars for honey sweetness with no bitterness.

Brewing

Hot — 90–95°C, 3–4 min. Re-steeps 2–3×.
Smooth and malty even if slightly over-steeped. One teaspoon per 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 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
Black · fully oxidised, golden-tipped Tea type Black · fully oxidised, golden-tipped Tea type
~40–70 mg per 8 oz cup (moderate) Caffeine level ~40–70 mg per 8 oz cup (moderate) Caffeine level
Smooth malt · light caramel · honey Tasting notes Smooth malt · light caramel · honey Tasting notes

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From Himalayan garden to your cup

Golden tips, on purpose

Young spring-flush buds, picked at peak.

The golden tips aren't cosmetic — they're young leaves picked at the right moment in the spring flush. Altitude slows their growth and concentrates the natural sugars, giving that honey sweetness and clean finish.

The coffee-drinker's tea

Smooth enough to drink black, every day.

Malt and light caramel — closer to a well-made flat white than anything vegetal. 40–70 mg of caffeine per cup: familiar energy, none of the acidity or bitterness.

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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 does Gold Black Tea taste like?

Gold Black Tea is smooth, malty, and naturally sweet — think golden caramel with a honey finish. The golden-tipped leaves (young buds) produce a lighter-bodied cup than traditional black teas, with none of the astringency. It has the comforting warmth of a quality malt without any bitterness. This is the tea many coffee drinkers first fall in love with when exploring premium loose leaf tea.

Is Gold Black Tea good for coffee drinkers switching to tea?

Gold Black is the best gateway tea for coffee drinkers. Its smooth malt-and-caramel profile is closer to a well-made flat white than anything vegetal or floral. The caffeine level (40–70 mg per cup) provides familiar energy without the acidity of coffee. Many Nepal Hills customers who describe themselves as "not really tea people" start here — and it converts them. Brew strong, black, no milk needed.

Is Gold Black Tea bitter?

No. Gold Black Tea is sourced from Farmers Tea Co. at 5,500 ft in Ilam, Nepal. High altitude means slower leaf growth and far lower tannin concentrations than lowland teas — tannins are what cause bitterness. Gold Black brews smooth and malty every time, even if you accidentally steep it a minute too long. It's designed to be forgiving, approachable, and bitter-free.

How much caffeine is in Gold Black Tea?

Gold Black Tea contains approximately 40–70 mg of caffeine per 8 oz cup. High-altitude growing at Farmers Tea Co., Ilam also produces elevated L-theanine levels, which work with caffeine to create a smooth, focused energy — not the spike-and-crash pattern of coffee. For coffee drinkers reducing intake, one cup of Gold Black in the morning provides comparable alertness with a much gentler experience.

Can I re-steep Gold Black Tea leaves?

Yes. Gold Black Tea leaves can be steeped 2–3 times. The first steep gives the fullest malt-and-caramel character. The second steep is slightly lighter and sweeter. For re-steeping, add 30–60 seconds to your brewing time. Using high-quality whole leaf tea and steeping multiple times means your cost per cup is comparable to (or better than) supermarket tea bags — with dramatically superior flavor.

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