Iced teas
Of course, you can! High-quality loose-leaf teas make the most refreshing iced teas—smooth, crisp, and oh-so-quenching!
While some might call it blasphemous to add sweetener/sugar to high-quality loose-leaf teas, here in Texas, where sweet iced tea is a beloved tradition, we have been using our loose-leaf to uplift the iced tea experience.
We have tried and perfected the art of turning your favorite loose-leaf tea into a delicious iced delight.
It's time to try it for yourself. Here's how we do it:
Pro tip: Feel free to experiment with water amounts, temperature, steeping time, tea quantity, and sweetener quantity to find your perfect balance.
We believe that your tea experience should be completely personal. Individual taste buds are unique and there is no right or wrong way to brew tea. Therefore we encourage tea lovers to not necessarily bind to traditional methods but let their experience, and discovery guide them. After all, that is where the joy of drinking tea lies. You should try different amounts of tea, steeping time, and water temperature to find the perfect taste you'll fall in love with.
The Art of Brewing
Each method unlocks a different character of this tea.
Choose the ritual that suits your moment.
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119° Mt. Pumori Special White Tea is grown at approximately 6,500 ft (≈ 1,980 m) in Ilam, Nepal. The cool Himalayan climate slows leaf growth, concentrating natural amino acids and polyphenols. Laboratory analysis shows an average of 5–6% total amino acids and 24–28% polyphenols. The result is a soft, silky liquor with natural sweetness and low bitterness.
This is among the rarest USDA Certified Organic white teas from Nepal. Annual production typically ranges between 60–80 kg from select high-elevation garden sections. Each finished pound requires approximately 8,000–9,000 careful hand-plucks of one leaf and a bud during the first flush of spring. Fewer than 1% of Nepali teas qualify for this grade and elevation standard.
An 8 oz (240 ml) cup contains approximately 18–22 mg of caffeine and 35–40 mg of L-theanine. This lower caffeine level compared to green or black tea makes it a gentle option for those who prefer a lighter lift.
119° Mt. Pumori Special White Tea contains naturally occurring catechins, including EGCG (approximately 60–80 mg per cup), along with gallic acid and flavonols. Total antioxidant capacity measures around 2,400–2,600 µmol TE per 100 g. Its high elevation cultivation supports strong amino acid retention.
At ~6,500 ft, cooler nights and diffused sunlight enhance the development of aromatic compounds such as linalool and hexenal. These contribute to the tea’s delicate aroma of honeysuckle, melon, raw almond, and soft floral notes. The slow growth cycle also contributes to low tannin content and a remarkably smooth profile.
Each pluck consists of one tender bud and its adjoining first leaf. After natural withering and sun-drying, the bud-to-leaf weight ratio averages 40:60. This balance provides the bud’s natural sweetness alongside the body and structure of the first leaf.
119° Mt. Pumori Special White Tea is unprocessed in the traditional sense. The leaves are only naturally withered and sun-dried. They are never rolled, pan-fired, or heavily oxidized. This minimal intervention preserves the tea’s original enzymes, texture, and aromatic clarity.
Use 2 grams (1 tsp) per 8–10 oz water. Heat water to 175–180°F (79–82°C). Steep for 3–4 minutes. Each serving may be infused 3–4 times, yielding approximately 700–750 ml of total liquor. The first infusion highlights floral notes. The second reveals creaminess. The third introduces gentle nuttiness.
Compared to conventional low-elevation white teas, 119° Mt. Pumori Special White Tea contains higher amino acid retention and lower tannin content. This produces a sweeter, silkier mouthfeel and exceptionally low astringency.
Yes. With approximately 18–22 mg of caffeine per cup, it contains less caffeine than green or black tea. Many tea drinkers enjoy it in the late afternoon or evening due to its lighter profile.
This first-flush Himalayan white tea comfortably allows 3–4 infusions. Each infusion reveals evolving sweetness and texture.
USDA Certified Organic guarantees that this tea is cultivated without synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilizers. The certification supports soil integrity, responsible farming practices, and traceable sourcing from smallholder Himalayan farmers.
First flush represents the earliest spring harvest. Only the youngest buds and first leaves are plucked during this short seasonal window. These tender leaves contain the highest concentration of delicate aromatic compounds and amino acids of the year.
