White Tea (Camellia Sinensis)

This white tea is made differently from most others, and does not follow traditional production methods. The tender one leaf and a bud are typically hand-plucked during the first and second flushes (spring and summer). Unlike other white teas, which go through minimal processing, this tea undergoes a small process that gives it a unique and special character, leading some to call it a silvery oolong. The leaves are withered for a few hours and then rolled under low-medium pressure for 8-10 minutes to release essential oils. The fresh aroma is captured and preserved through drying, but the timing of this process requires skill and artistry to capture the desired flavors and aromas, as the tea does not go through much processing time. This deviation from the standard white tea processing has led some to classify this tea as a new variety or category of oolong. Our products are vouched to be of the highest of quality and are available to be purchased wholesale

Kanchanjangha Tea Estate and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd (KTERC), Nepal’s first certified organic tea garden, was founded in 1984 by Mr. Deepak Prakash Baskota with the mission to eliminate poverty in his neighborhood. Located in the eastern region of Nepal, nestled in the foothills of Mt. Kanchanjangha, the third-highest mountain in the world, our tea estate thrives.

Our modest community sits between the renowned tea-growing region of Illam to the north and the western borders of Darjeeling, India, benefiting from the best of both worlds. At altitudes between 1300 and 1800 meters (4,200 and 6,000 feet), the estate enjoys pristine Himalayan climate conditions, producing incredibly distinctive and fragrant teas. KTERC remains a model social enterprise, operating on cooperative infrastructure and prioritizing people and the environment over profit.