119° Mt. Pumori Special White Tea – USDA Certified Organic

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Tea Name: 119° Mt. Pumori Special White Tea – USDA Certified Organic

Style: One Leaf and a Bud, Loose Leaf

Standard: Gold

Elevation: ~6,500 ft (High Mountain Himalayas)

Flush: 1st Flush Harvest

Sourcing Region: Ilam, Nepal

Suggested Infusions: 3 - 4

Processing: Unprocessed – Only Withered and Dried

Texture: Silky, Downy & Ethereal

Rarity: Among the Rarest Himalayan White Teas

Certifications: USDA Organic

A whisper of Himalayan purity — one of Nepal’s rarest and most exquisite teas.

Hand-harvested from Ilam’s high-elevation gardens at ~6,500 ft, this exceptional white tea captures the untouched spirit of the Himalayas. Only the youngest buds and first leaves, blanketed in soft silver down, are plucked during the first flush of spring, when the tea plants awaken under cool mountain mists.

White teas are the least processed of all — in fact, this tea is not processed at all. The freshly plucked leaves are simply withered and sun-dried, preserving their natural enzymes, velvety texture, and the delicate sweetness nature intended. Each sip embodies pure mountain air and gentle sunlight — a sensory portrait of the Himalayas in their calmest form.

This rare gem from Nepal is a prime-quality white tea, representing the peak of craftsmanship and terroir. With its soft golden hue, low caffeine, and serene flavor profile, it’s revered by tea connoisseurs worldwide for its subtle elegance and natural vitality.

Why It’s Special

Rare and high in elevation – Cultivated at ~6,500 ft, among Nepal’s most pristine Himalayan gardens.
Prime first-flush buds – Each pluck is one leaf and a bud, harvested by hand for precision and purity.
Zero processing – Naturally withered and sun-dried, never rolled or oxidized, to retain full nutrients and aroma.
Velvety down-covered buds – Rich in amino acids and antioxidants that give a silky texture and honeyed finish.
USDA Certified Organic – 100% chemical-free and sustainably grown by smallholder Himalayan farmers.

Flavor & Experience

The cup glows with a pale golden hue, exuding delicate notes of honeysuckle, sugarcane, melon, and raw almond. The mouthfeel is light yet creamy, whispering floral and nutty tones that bloom as it cools. The finish is pure, airy, and endlessly refreshing — like a breath of Himalayan morning air.

Brewing Recommendations

Leaf: 1 tsp (2 g) per 8–10 oz water
Water Temperature: 175–180 °F (79–82 °C)
Steep Time: 3–4 minutes for the first infusion; add 45 seconds each re-steep
Infusions: Up to 4, revealing sweeter layers with each brew
Cold Brew: 8 hours in cool filtered water for a soft, golden liquor with a delicate honeyed touch.

The taste profiles of loose-leaf teas can vary widely depending on the steep duration, tea-to-water ratio, and water temperature. We encourage you to try different combinations for brewing tea to find the perfect tea, that speaks to your taste buds.

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Iced teas

Can you make sweet/ unsweet iced teas from loose-leaf 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.

The Tea Mystic Says

From the secluded slopes of Mt. Pumori emerges one of Nepal’s most ethereal treasures — a tea as light as mountain mist yet profound in its quiet depth. Each silvery, down-covered bud carries the perfume of wild honey and crisp alpine air, a fragrance that evokes dawn over the Himalayas. Once steeped, the buds unfurl into a luminous golden-white liquor, smooth as silk and softly radiant. Layers of honeysuckle, melon, and raw sugarcane unfold with graceful restraint, while undertones of almond cream and cantaloupe lend body and sweetness. The finish is long, tranquil, and pure — a lingering serenity that feels less like a flavor and more like a state of being.

Methods to Brew Tea

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.

Milder-Soothing
This is the most common way of brewing Silver Tips Tea.
Get 8 oz filtered water and bring it to a boil.
Let it cool down to 80C-90C or 180F-190F, which is about 2 minutes of letting it sit after removing it from the stove after the boil.
Add 1 teaspoon of Tea Buds into a clear glass or steeping cup.
Pour the water into the glass containing the tea buds.
Watch how beautifully the buds start sinking to the bottom one by one after a few minutes.
Let it steep for 10 minutes.
The color is faint golden. The taste is soft and soothing. Enjoy every sip of it.
Mild-Calming
This is the most balanced way.
Get 8 oz filtered water and bring it to a boil.
Add about 1.5 teaspoons of tea buds into a clear glass or in your Steeping cup.
Pour the boiling hot water into your clear glass or steeping cup containing tea buds.
Let it steep for 12 minutes.
Watch how beautifully the buds start sinking to the bottom one by one after a few minutes.
The color is Bright golden. Enjoy every sip of it.
Robust-Refreshing
Get 10 oz filtered water and bring it to a boil.
Drop 1.5 teaspoon of tea buds in the boiling water and let it boil for 2 mins.
Turn off the stove, and let it sit and steep for 10 mins.
This is the most uncommon way of brewing white tea, and People even call it a sin in tea circles, but it is something we have seen farmers do casually in Nepal.
You get the most unique flavor-packed robust white tea. The color is rusty rose gold. Enjoy every sip of it.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Mt. Pumori Special White Tea distinctive?

Grown at an elevation of ~6,500 ft (≈ 1,980 m) in Ilam, this tea develops slowly under cool, mist-laden conditions. The buds and first leaves contain an average of 5.6 % total amino acids, 24–28 % polyphenols, and 0.5 % natural sugars, giving the liquor its soft sweetness and smooth texture.

How rare is this tea?

Annual production is extremely limited—typically 60–80 kg per year from select high-mountain plots. Each finished pound requires roughly 8,000–9,000 individual hand-plucks taken only during the earliest spring flush. Fewer than 1 % of all Nepali teas meet this grade and organic certification level.

What is its caffeine and L-theanine content?

An 8-oz (240 ml) cup contains approximately 18–22 mg caffeine and 35–40 mg L-theanine, producing calm focus and clarity. The balanced ratio between the two compounds gives a gentle, sustained lift without overstimulation.

Which antioxidants are present?

Mt. Pumori Special White Tea is rich in catechins (EGCG ≈ 70–80 mg per cup), gallic acid, and flavonols. Total antioxidant capacity measures around 2,400–2,600 µmol TE / 100 g, comparable to top Chinese Silver Needle teas but with higher amino-acid retention due to slower Himalayan growth.

How does altitude influence flavor?

At 6,500 ft, cooler nights and intense UV exposure increase chlorophyll a/b concentration and volatile esters such as linalool and hexenal. These create the tea’s signature aroma of wild honey, melon, and soft floral undertones, with almost no bitterness.

What is the leaf composition ratio?

Each pluck consists of a tender bud and its adjoining first leaf. After natural withering and sun-drying, the bud-to-leaf weight ratio averages 40 : 60, yielding a balanced infusion that combines the bud’s sweetness with the leaf’s body and depth.

What are its brewing parameters and yield?

Use 2 g tea per 250 ml water at 175–180 °F (79–82 °C). Steep 3–4 minutes. Each 2 g serving can be infused 3–4 times, producing a total yield of about 700–750 ml of liquor. The first infusion is floral, the second creamy, the third lightly nutty.

How does it compare nutritionally with other teas?

Compared to standard green teas, Mt. Pumori Special White Tea contains roughly 20 % more amino acids, 30 % higher antioxidant density, and 40 % lower tannin content, resulting in a sweeter, gentler cup that’s easier on the stomach.

Is it suitable for evening drinking?

Yes. With low caffeine and high L-theanine, it promotes relaxation while maintaining alertness. A cup in the evening provides calm clarity and a subtle mineral sweetness that lingers.