{"product_id":"himalayan-black-tea","title":"Himalayan Mountain Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Full Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the village of Jyntru, tucked into the mist-covered hills of Meghalaya, Marbah tends a tea garden his grandfather planted generations ago. There are no sprawling estates here — just a small family plot surrounded by forest, fed by fertile mountain soil and cooled by crisp Himalayan air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarbah farms naturally, without synthetic chemicals. He handpicks the leaves at peak maturity and oversees every step of processing at his Delmar Tea Garden — from withering and rolling to a slow, careful oxidation that coaxes out the tea's depth without losing its smoothness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a black tea that's remarkably clean on the palate: malty and aromatic with a natural sweetness, a rounded body, and none of the astringency you get from mass-produced teas. The whole leaf stays intact — no fannings, no dust, no shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is what tea tastes like when it's grown with patience instead of volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes This Different\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole leaf, not broken leaf.\u003c\/strong\u003e You can see the quality. Full leaves steep slower and smoother, giving you a richer, less bitter cup than CTC or broken-leaf teas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle origin, single farmer.\u003c\/strong\u003e This comes from Marbah's garden in Jyntru — not a blend of anonymous lots from auction houses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally grown.\u003c\/strong\u003e No synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. Certified organic under India's NPOP standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndependently tested.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every batch is lab-tested for pesticides and heavy metals, because trust shouldn't require blind faith.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow oxidation.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are oxidized at a slower pace than commercial black teas, which preserves aroma and builds depth without harshness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep 1 tsp of leaves in freshly boiled water (200–210°F) for 3–5 minutes. Drink it straight to appreciate the natural malt and sweetness, or add a splash of milk for a fuller-bodied cup. The leaves are good for 2–3 steeps — the second steep often opens up even more flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you drink Assam or Darjeeling and want something with more character and a cleaner source. If you're tired of tea bags and want to taste what whole-leaf actually means. If you care about where your food comes from and who grows it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeghalaya — \"the abode of clouds\" — sits in India's northeastern highlands, where the Eastern Himalayas meet some of the wettest landscapes on earth. The combination of altitude, rainfall, and acidic mountain soil creates ideal conditions for tea with natural complexity. It's one of India's least commercialized tea regions, which is exactly why the quality is this high.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Living Roots","offers":[{"title":"30g","offer_id":44151063707734,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":44151063740502,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Teabags","offer_id":44151063773270,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample","offer_id":44151063806038,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/4145\/3910\/files\/Himalayan_Black_tea.webp?v=1772405603","url":"https:\/\/www.livingrootsusa.pro\/products\/himalayan-black-tea","provider":"Living Roots","version":"1.0","type":"link"}