Steinthal not only produces excellent first and second flush qualities, it also impresses with its highly sought-after green teas. The exceptional altitudes, which offer a breath-taking view of the Himalaya, ensure ideal preconditions for producing excellent green teas. The olive-green leaf shows some tips and the citrus-coloured cup shines brightly with fresh, mellow flavours. The typically grassy tanginess remains very subtly in the background.

 1-3 minutes brewing time

75° - 80 °C water temperature

4-5 heaped tsp./1 litre

Liza Hill is located just 14 km east of the centre of Darjeeling and, looking closely, it is not really an independent tea garden, but rather a premium section of the Risheehat plantation. Approximately 60% of the tea shrubs are China plants and 20% each are Assam hybrids and other clonals. Some of the very finest black and green teas as well as a rare few, high quality semi-oxidized qualities are grown here on the many steep slopes. In particular, the flowery, delicately aromatic and spicy Oolongs are much sought after and therefore achieve highest prices in the auctions.

 2-4 minutes brewing time

90° - 100 °C water temperature

4-5 heaped tsp./1 litre

The name “Hathikuli” is composed of the two words, “Hati” which means elephant, and “Kuli” which means often. The “Hathikuli” tea garden is on a territory close to the Kaziranga National Park and is often visited by roaming elephants. The young shoots are carefully plucked by hand from Clonal shrubs and immediately steamed, gently rolled and dried. The organically grown tea is now ready to be brewed and to unfold its noble class. The open, wiry leaf is rather atypical for Assam teas, and has a matt, light green iridescent colour. This is a beautiful, fresh green tea that remains faithful to its Assam character.
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 1-3 minutes brewing time

75° - 80 °C water temperature

4-5 heaped tsp./1 litre

Himalayan Green – green tea, yet again something different. The leaf structure is of a striking matt, reed-green colour with a slightly frizzled, rolled leaf form, and scattered, silvery tips. Very nicely handcrafted. The cup is a shining honey colour and develops an intensely fruity, aromatic bouquet with the slightly grassy tartness so typical for green teas.

 1-3 minutes brewing time

75° - 80 °C water temperature

4-5 heaped tsp./1 litre

With a heavy heart and after many successful years, we now had to say goodbye to our Antu Valley in order to be able to offer you an organically grown variety. This tea from the Guranse Tea Estate is a worthy successor and cultivated at altitudes of up to 2,100 m. The leaf is rolled somewhat tighter, the colour dark green with silvery tips. The characteristic taste of the precursor is even more expressive in this variety. Mild and smooth with a delicate grassy flavour which reminds of Japanese teas. A gentle character with lively facets.
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 2-3 minutes brewing time

75° - 80 °C water temperature

4-5 heaped tsp./1 litre