Jun Chiyabari

Origin: Nepal

Infusion Temperature: 90° Celsius

Infusion Time: 2-3 minutes

Serving Size: 2-3 g/200 ml

Brewing Recommendations: Multiple infusions, 2-3 recommended

Nestled in the eastern Himalayan foothills of Nepal, near the Indian border and the famed tea region of Darjeeling, the Jun Chiyabari Tea Garden has quickly earned a reputation for excellence. Although a relatively young estate, Jun Chiyabari has become a beacon of innovation and quality in Nepalese tea production. With its organic cultivation practices, high-altitude terroir, and a team of visionary tea makers, this garden produces teas that rival-and often surpass-the best Darjeeling offerings.

This Premium Nepalese Black Tea, harvested in May, is a refined expression of Jun Chiyabari’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship. The tea is grown organically across 50 hectares of pristine mountain terrain between 1,600 and 2,000 meters above sea level. These elevations, combined with the region’s cool climate and clean air, create optimal conditions for growing slow-maturing tea bushes that develop nuanced flavors and intense aromatic profiles.

What sets Jun Chiyabari apart is its forward-thinking approach. The estate’s founders have imported elite tea cultivars from China, Darjeeling, Japan, and Taiwan, blending their knowledge of global tea traditions with Nepal’s unique growing conditions. The result is a tea that harmonizes the elegance of Darjeeling, the depth of Taiwanese oolongs, and the floral character of Chinese teas.

This black tea is lightly oxidized (around 70%), placing it in a unique category that blurs the line between black and oolong teas. The result is an exceptionally smooth and aromatic liquor with muscatel and toasted walnut notes, gentle florals, and a refined finish. Its complexity is both subtle and persistent, offering a layered experience that evolves over successive sips.

Both western and Gong Fu Cha brewing styles are suitable, revealing different dimensions of the tea’s character.

The cup is light amber to golden in color, with a soft mouthfeel and a fragrance that recalls the finest first-flush Darjeelings, yet with its own distinct Himalayan character. There is no harshness or bitterness, even when steeped for longer durations-making it both accessible and sophisticated.

This tea offers an outstanding quality, providing a premium tasting experience. It’s a perfect choice for those who appreciate the finesse of Darjeeling teas, the aromatic charm of oolongs, or are simply seeking something new and memorable from one of the world’s emerging high-quality tea regions.

Jun Chiyabari’s Black Tea is a true Himalayan treasure-elegant, nuanced, and made with passion by a new generation of tea artisans.