Stash Teas of India

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STASH TEA is pleased to present this selection of exquisite INDIAN TEAS From the high elevation estates of Darjeeling in the foothills of the Himalaya, to the tropical tea gardens of Nilgiri in the South, to Assam - the birthplace of Indian tea - our collection provides a wonderful tea drinking experience from this most exotic of lands. We have adorned each package with an original work of Indian art, rendered in the style of native miniature paintings depicting scenes from royal life during the 17th and 18th centuries.

The humid jungles of Assam are the birthplace of India tea. Stretching for 400 miles along the mighty Brahmaputra River from Myanmar to Bangladesh, the Assam valley is the largest tea-growing area in the world. "Assam" is derived from a Sanskrit word meaning "peerless," and this is indeed a special place.

Orchard blossoms fall like snow on the lake, drifting across the reflected peaks of the Pir Panjal. Bus passengers on the lakeshore road crowd the tea stalls, shouting for sweet chai. Shepherds on the Pir Panjal pause in the meadow to warm themselves at a smoky fire. This is Kashmir - beautiful, rugged, a rich mix of landscapes and people.

The Nilgiri, or Blue Mountains, of Tamil Nadu form a high plateau above the coastal plain facing Africa. This is the largest tea-producing region in south India. Plantations climb hillsides above lush forested valleys that bathe in the monsoon rains off the Arabian Sea. Tea is harvested year-round in this tropical climate.

Darjeeling lies in the foothills of the Himalaya, with views toward the great peaks of Nepal and Bhutan. It served as a summer resort for the British Raj, and a gateway to Tibet for traders and adventurers. The unique character of its tea and the limited production of its high-elevation estates make Darjeeling tea among the rarest and most prestigious of teas.

Darjeeling Green Tea			Darjeeling Spring Tea
	The growing season is short in the foothills of the Himalaya. The precious flavor of high-elevation tea leaves is preserved in Darjeeling green tea. With only light processing, it produces a cup lighter in color and flavor than Darjeeling black tea, but still carrying the characteristic Darjeeling hint of Muscat. 18ct Order No. 64562 80ct Order No. 281560 BACK TO TOP			The air is still cool and snow gleams on the distant Himalaya as the first tea leaves and buds are picked in the high-elevation gardens of Darjeeling. The first-flush harvest from Darjeeling is a connoisseur's delight, with delicate aroma and flowery taste. 18ct Order No. 64561 80ct Order No. 281561 BACK TO TOP

Darjeeling Summer Tea			Kashmiri Chai Tea
Monsoon clouds tower in the skies. In the foothills of the Himalaya, tea pickers hurry to collect the leaves before the rains begin. Compared to Darjeeling Spring, or first flush tea, the summer harvest picked in May and June before the monsoon produces a darker, more full-bodied cup with a fragrance reminiscent of Muscat. 18ct Order No. 64560 80ct Order No. 281562 BACK TO TOP			Kashmiri Chai is a blend of Indian green tea and sweet spices, with a lingering scent of almond. This is the true tea-stall chai, as lively and flavorful as the Srinagar bazaar. Brew it up strong with milk and sugar for a rich, delicious drink. 18ct Order No. 64565 80ct Order No. 281564 BACK TO TOP

Kopili™ Assam Black Tea			Nilgiri Black Tea
	Kopili™ Estate, set among evergreen rain forests, has the highest elevation tea gardens in Assam. The unique location, soil, and local hot springs result in a distinctive full-bodied tea, dark and malty - in a class by itself. It is perfect as a morning pick-me-up or as an afternoon rejuvenator, black or with milk and sugar. 18ct Order No. 64564 80ct Order No. 281565 BACK TO TOP			Wildlife roam the Blue Mountains of South India. The green valleys have been home to a variety of cultures for centuries. On the tea estates of the Nilgiri hills the new leaves grow year-round. Like its environment, Nilgiri tea is versatile and welcoming. Robust but smooth, it can be enjoyed any time of day, black or with milk and sugar. 18ct Order No. 64563 80ct Order No. 281563 BACK TO TOP

India Tea Collection One box of each of the 6 flavors in our collection of teas from the Indian subcontinent. A great way to experience the wide variety of classic and distinctive teas from this ancient and exotic land. Order No. 68469 BACK TO TOP