White Sunrise (Nepal)

1.5 oz. (20 cups) or 6 oz. (80 cups) Grown in Panchthar, Nepal at an elevation of 6,000 feet, this white tea consists of young leaves and buds, making it a very "tippy" tea. The leaves are hand-plucked before withering and drying in natural sunlight. This minimal processing results in a lighter feel than green or black teas, along with a pale yellow liquor. Organically grown, White Sunrise has a velvety floral aroma with vanilla top-notes and a flavor of spring blossoms, muscatel and melted butter.Brewing instructionsAmount: 2 grams of loose tea per cup of water (a pinch)Temperature: 180 ̊ (When medium sized bubbles appear at the bottom of the pot)Steep time: 3 - 4 minutesAbout Our Nepalese TeaGrown in the Himalayan foothills, Nepalese tea is extraordinary. However, years of industry underdevelopment, coupled with a decade-long civil war, served to stunt Nepal's economy. Development of tea farming in the country suffered as a result. Since the signing of a peace accord in 2006, Nepal's