Kerala black tea, grown in the picturesque gardens of Nellyampathy, embodies the very essence of excellence and tradition in the art of tea. Nestled in the mountainous heights of Kerala, a region in southern India, this fertile land gives birth to a bumper harvest, imbued with care and respect for nature.
Far from conventional agricultural practices, tea plants thrive here according to the sacred principles of organic farming. We buy it Organic but we do not renew the license.
Harvesting tea leaves is a meticulous and artisanal process, carried out with extreme care. Each leaf is picked by hand, selectively, taking only the young shoots and the most tender leaves, guaranteeing a delicate flavor and incomparable quality.
Once harvested, the tea leaves begin a fascinating journey of transformation. First, they undergo wilting, where they are gently exposed to air to remove excess moisture. This process, crucial for releasing the subtle aromas, is followed by the mechanical rolling of the leaves, thus allowing the release of essential oils and the initiation of the fermentation process.
Fermentation, a crucial step in creating quality black tea, gives tea its distinctive character. Under the watchful eye of master craftsmen, the fermented leaves are then subjected to careful drying at high temperature, thus stopping the fermentation process and preserving the organoleptic qualities of the tea.
Finally, after this meticulous process, the tea is subjected to rigorous sorting, precisely graded and finally lovingly packaged for sale. Each tea bag, imbued with the heritage of this sacred land, carries with it not only the promise of an incomparable taste experience, but also the fascinating tale of a tradition preserved with passion and dedication.