
Himalayan Jade is a wonderful, light, partially oxidized tea crafted from fine, tippy cultivars. Our producer is very particular about their teas and this tea is only made when the leaf quality and conditions are perfect. This is rare especially in summer making this Himalaya Jade special indeed.
These beautiful leaves were picked high in the eastern Nepali Himalayas at an altitude of 1800m in the late, humid, August of 2021, and are a blend of up to 4 classic Darjeeling clonal cultivars. They were then relatively heavily withered and very gently tossed, then lightly rolled & very lightly partially oxidised before a careful drying.
The character is full, vivacious and complex with a stimulating balance of florals, fruit and "brisk" astringency. As satisfying as it is beautiful. Enjoy..!
Stu
owner/operator
About The Tea Catcher
1997-2001 The Tea Catcher lived, travelled, worked and studied in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Italy and the Czech Republic. During this time he drank much tea and visited tea growing regions.
2001-2009 Was spent mostly in Europe working with fine foods and olive oils in Italy, wine in Switzerland and tea in Prague. It was here in the cold winter months that The Tea Catcher passion was ignited. Much time was spent in the many tea rooms found all over the Czech Rep., drinking, learning and assisting, and also with Tea Mountain(.cz) as his business began and grew.
2010-today on return to Australia, The Tea Catcher seed, planted years ago, began its’ growth, leading to the purveyor of “the finest teas and accoutrements, sourced worldwide” that you see today. New teas, pots etc are constantly being chased, studied, sampled and ordered to bring the freshest, best and most interesting to you as soon as possible. Watch this space…..!
…and enjoy…!
cheers, Stu
for more info contact me at- theteacatcher@gmail.com