Oxidation
90%
Caffeine
38.0 mg
L-Theanine
4.0 mg
Harvest
Year-round (peak December-March)
Altitude
1000-2500m
Leaf Type
One bud two leaves
Description
Nilgiri tea comes from the Blue Mountains (Nilgiri Hills) in southern India's Tamil Nadu and Kerala states. Grown at elevations up to 2,500 meters, these teas are bright, aromatic, and medium-bodied with a distinctive fruity sweetness and clean finish. Nilgiri's round flavor and lack of bitterness make it excellent both on its own and as a base for iced tea and blending.