Himalayan Black Tea
Copper cup. 95°C, 3 to 4 minutes, no milk.
About ₹5.4 a cup. Inclusive of all taxes.
High-grown black tea, smooth and rounded, with a warm finish. Black tea without the weight of Assam.
Dispatched from Siliguri within 24 hours. Usually delivered in 3 to 7 days.
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- Whole leaf, tasted before it's packed
Taste it side by side
Bright to bold: three black teas brewed side by side.
- Himalayan Black TeaThis tea
- Darjeeling Black Tea₹340
- Assam Black Tea₹235
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About Himalayan Black Tea
Himalayan Black Tea is a whole-leaf black tea from Swachh Tea, grown high in the Himalayan hills. Smooth and rounded, with a warm finish. Brew it at 95°C for 3 to 4 minutes, without milk. A 100g pack makes about 50 cups, at about ₹5.4 a cup.
At a glance
- Type
- Black tea, whole leaf
- Origin
- High-grown in the Himalayan hills
- The leaf
- Rolled whole leaf, fully oxidised
- Tastes
- Smooth and rounded, with a warm finish
- In the cup
- Copper
- Brew
- 95°C, 3 to 4 minutes
- Milk
- Best on its own
- Steeps
- The same leaf gives a lighter second cup.
- Caffeine
- Yes, like any black tea
- Pack
- 100g pack, about 50 cups (₹5.4 a cup)
In the cup
What Himalayan Black Tea tastes like
Smooth and rounded, with a warm finish, in a copper cup.
- Body
- Full
- Strength
- Medium
- Aroma
- Fragrant
Best for: Black tea on its own, without the weight of Assam.
Four steps to a clear cup
How to brew Himalayan Black Tea
For one 150 to 200ml cup. Taste it before you add anything.
- Heat the water to 95°C.No thermometer? Boil the water, then wait about 30 seconds.
- Measure the leaf. 2g, about a heaped teaspoon.
- Steep, covered, for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Strain and taste. No milk; it hides the aroma. Keep the leaf for a second cup.
Tip for Himalayan Black TeaTry it without milk first. It's smoother than Assam, and the warm finish comes through best on its own.
How much for how many?
Pick the number of cups.
- Water
- 200ml
- Leaf
- 2gabout a heaped teaspoon
- Water heat
- 95°C
- Steep
- 3 to 4 mincovered
Leaf in, water on? Start the timer.
A 100g pack makes about 50 cups.
The maths
Whole-leaf black tea, for about ₹5.4 a cup.
₹5.4
The tea in a cup of Himalayan Black Tea
50
Cups in a 100g pack
The tea only, at 2g of leaf for a 150 to 200ml cup. The same leaf gives a lighter second cup.
Order the way you like.
Pay online or with cash on delivery. Shipping is free on every order. Orders leave Siliguri within 24 hours, and you can ask us anything about Himalayan Black Tea on WhatsApp.
- Cash on delivery across India
- Free shipping on every order
- Dispatched from Siliguri within 24 hours
- Usually delivered in 3 to 7 days
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From Siliguri
Who chooses Himalayan Black Tea
Swachh Tea is the consumer brand of Palak Tea Co., tea sourcers and graders in Siliguri, the town where Darjeeling's hills meet the Dooars.
Every leaf tea is tasted before it's packed, by a family that has spent 35+ years in India's tea trade. The same team supplies cafés, hotels and distributors across India.
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Questions about Himalayan Black Tea
What is Himalayan Black Tea?
Himalayan Black Tea is a whole-leaf black tea from Swachh Tea, grown high in the Himalayan hills. Smooth and rounded, with a warm finish. Brew it at 95°C for 3 to 4 minutes, without milk. A 100g pack makes about 50 cups, at about ₹5.4 a cup.
What does Himalayan Black Tea taste like?
Smooth and rounded, with a warm finish, in a copper cup. Body: full. Strength: medium. Aroma: fragrant. Best for: Black tea on its own, without the weight of Assam.
How do I brew Himalayan Black Tea?
Use 2g of leaf, about a heaped teaspoon, for a 150 to 200ml cup. Heat the water to 95°C. No thermometer? Boil the water, then wait about 30 seconds. Steep for 3 to 4 minutes, covered, then strain. Try it without milk first. It's smoother than Assam, and the warm finish comes through best on its own.
Can I add milk to Himalayan Black Tea?
You can, but it is best on its own. Himalayan Black Tea is smooth rather than strong, and milk hides its warm finish. If you like milk in your tea, try Assam Black Tea.
Can I reuse the leaves?
Yes. The same leaf gives a lighter second cup. Steep it a minute longer the second time.
How many cups does a 100g pack make?
About 50 cups, at 2g of leaf a cup, so the tea in each cup costs about ₹5.4.
Does Himalayan Black Tea have caffeine?
Yes. All true tea, whether white, green or black, contains caffeine. How much depends on how much leaf you use and how long you steep it.
Should I choose Assam or Himalayan black tea?
Assam is bold and malty, and strong enough to take milk, like a breakfast tea. Himalayan black is smoother and rounder, and best on its own. If you drink your tea with milk, choose Assam.
How should I store Himalayan Black Tea?
Keep it in an airtight container away from light, heat, moisture and strong smells such as spices, because leaf tea soaks up aromas easily.
Is cash on delivery available, and how fast is delivery?
Yes. Cash on delivery is available across India for a small fee, shown at checkout, and we confirm every cash on delivery order with you by phone or WhatsApp before it ships. Orders are dispatched from Siliguri within 24 hours and usually arrive in 3 to 7 days. Shipping is free on every order.
Who makes Himalayan Black Tea?
Swachh Tea, the consumer brand of Palak Tea Co., a tea sourcing and grading business in Siliguri, West Bengal, where Darjeeling's hills meet the Dooars. Every tea is tasted before it is packed, by people with 35+ years in India's tea trade.
Smooth, warm, best on its own.
Himalayan Black Tea, ₹270 for about 50 cups. Cash on delivery and free shipping.