Celebrate this Easter With Delightful Nepalese Tea April 1, 2024 08:59

Easter, a time of renewal and celebration, invites us to embrace warmth, joy, and the blooming beauty of spring. This year, enrich your Easter traditions with the exquisite flavors of Nepalese Tea, a blend that promises to elevate your holiday experience with its unique taste and aromatic bliss.

Mindful Tea Drinking Practices

Mindful tea drinking is an art that transforms a simple daily ritual into a holistic sensory experience. It is a practice deeply ingrained in the fabric of Nepal’s culture, where tea isn’t just a beverage but a bridge to mindfulness and meditation. The concept extends beyond mere consumption to a form of Zen-like meditation that encourages complete immersion in the present moment.

When we engage in the act of mindful tea drinking, we invoke all our senses to participate. We begin by appreciating the color of the tea—observing the hue that Nepali tea leaves impart to the water, a color that can range from the palest gold to a deep amber, akin to the diverse palettes of Nepal's own landscapes. As we pour the water over the leaves, we watch the color seep and swirl, a visual dance that beckons us into the moment.

The aroma is next to engage us, as the steam carries with it the delicate scent of Nepal's high-grown tea. Each variety has its own distinct fragrance, shaped by the unique terroir of the region. The rich earthiness of orthodox teas, the delicate floral notes of the spring harvest, or the brisk freshness of the green varieties—all contribute to the multisensory experience of Nepali tea. Inhaling deeply, we allow the aroma to fill our senses, transporting us to the tranquil tea gardens nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas.

Tea and Easter Recipes Inspired by Nepali Traditions

Celebrate this Easter with unique recipes that blend the essence of the festival with the country's tea heritage. Imagine Easter cakes infused with the subtle flavors of Nepali black tea or tea-smoked lamb that marries the traditional with the local. These fusion recipes not only tantalize the taste buds but also celebrate the cultural mosaic that Nepal represents.

This Easter we recommend you try three of our teas.

1. Exclusive Golden Tips Shangri-la

This particular tea originates in the Ilam district of eastern Nepal at an altitude 7000-7500 feet.

This Tea is selectively picked downy buds, and supple young leaves right below it, processed into Black tea.

In the early spring, when the first lot of new buds appear, farmers rush to the field to pluck them quickly (usually within a week) before they unfurl into leaves. These fine, potent buds appear after a period of dormancy the tea plant goes through in the winter. This causes them to be full of flavors and packed with antioxidants, when processed into Black tea .

Preparation Steps:

1. Get 10 oz filtered water and bring it to boil.

2. Add about 1.5 teaspoon of tea buds into a clear glass or in your Steeping cup.

3. Pour the boiling hot water into your clear glass or steeping cup containing tea buds. 4. Let it steep for 6 minutes.

5. The color is Dark golden. Strain and enjoy every sip of it.

6. Repeat for second infusion.

2. Silver Tips Special White Tea

Silver Tips White Tea is the simplest, rarest and most exquisite of teas. Also known as Silver Needle White Tea, it is considered to be the highest grade teas in the world of tea. Some even call it the Champagne of Tea.

This  highest grade Tea is selectively picked finest downy buds, grown at the highest altitude tea plantation in Nepal (7000 ft- 7500 feet.) processed into White Tea. These beautiful Silver Green Downy Buds from the highest elevation tea plantation from the  himalayas of Nepal smell like sweet-sweet forest honey when you smell it dry, which unfurls into a Muted Golden liquor when steeped. The texture is velvety soft which lubricates your palate, while tasting like Banana Cantaloupe. It finishes in your mouth with a soft and gentle juiciness with a body calming satisfaction.

Preparation Steps:

1. Get 8 oz filtered water and bring it to boil.

2. Add about 1.5 teaspoon of tea buds into a clear glass or in your Steeping cup.

3. Pour the boiling hot water into your clear glass or steeping cup containing tea buds.

4. Let it steep for 12 minutes.

5. Watch how beautifully the buds start sinking to the bottom one by one after a few minutes..

6. The color is Bright golden. Enjoy every sip of it.

This tea, with its delicate silver tips, captures the purity and tranquility of the Himalayan dawn. Steep in its light, airy essence and let the subtle floral notes guide you towards a space of calm reflection, mirroring the serene beauty of a new day breaking.

3. Tulsi Herbal Tea - Holy Basil

Tulsi, a Himalayan Holy Basil plant, which is a common sight in Nepalese homes, has not been called holy for no reason. Abundance of its mentions in ancient holy and spiritual texts as goddess Laxmi, signifies the importance of this plant in the culture linked to health, wealth and prosperity.

Commonly used in Nepal as a religious, spiritual, and healing herb for more than 5,000 years, Tulsi is an ingredient in many herbal ayurvedic medicines. In Ayurveda, Tulsi is considered an adaptogen, a natural herb that helps the body adapt to outside stressors. The herb is used in many forms—fresh, dried, powdered, herbal tea, essential oil—as an Ayurvedic remedy for a variety of common ailments.

Preparation Steps:

1. Get 10-12 oz filtered water and bring it to boil.

2. Add about 1.5 teaspoon of Tulsi herbal Tea into in your Steeping cup.(preferably in a steel infuser mesh)

3. Pour the boiling hot water into your steeping cup containing the tea.

4. Let it steep for 5-7 minutes.

5. The color is Rusty copper. Enjoy every sip of it.

This tea is a gentle reminder of the healing power of nature. Let its soothing herbal notes cleanse your spirit, fostering a sense of renewal and serenity within.

Celebrating Easter Mindfully 

Easter can be a time to practice mindfulness, and embrace new beginnings. As you enjoy these teas, immerse yourself in the practice of mindfulness. Notice the warmth of the cup, the aromatic steam, the intricate dance of flavors. Each sip is an invitation to reflect on the cycles of life, the joy of rebirth, and the quiet, nurturing space of introspection.

This Easter, Danfe Tea invites you to celebrate the season with our mindful tea-drinking practice. Let these teas be your companions in a journey of renewal, reflection, and peaceful contemplation. May the spirit of Easter inspire you to embrace each moment with gratitude and to discover the profound joy of simply being.