One of the world's rarest teas: the Thunder Dragon Green Tea, grown only in Samcholing, Trongsa - known as the Valley of the Kings.
Bhutan green tea is made from unfermented leaves of Camelia sinesis and reportedly contains the highest powerful antioxidant- properties called polyphenols.
Instruction: Pour boiling water over a tea bag placed in a cup and allow to brew for 5 to 10 minutes to get the best flavor and infusion. For Maximum benefits, avoid adding sugar or milk. You can add two fresh mint leaves or a small spoon of honey to make your Cordyceps tea more enjoyable.
Preparation:
- Boil water and cool down to 70-80 degrees Celcius for about 3-5 minutes
- Put one small teaspoonful of green tea in a teapot
- add 250 ml of water(70-80 degrees) in a cup containing Bhutan Green tea and keep it covered for 2-3 minutes before drinking
- You can also steam the tea for 2-3 minutes
In the 1950s, the 3rd King of Bhutan had around 50 Camelia Sinensis trees planted in the Summer Palace of Samcholing, which today are offered as a livelihood for the local community, and the only source of this one-of-a-kind blend.
Shaped like tiny dragons, the dried tea leaves gently unfurl as it steeps, revealing a soft yet distinct flavour in every sip, its claws clenched deeply in the lofty Himalayan heights where its roots thrive.
We also offer Bhutan Agarwood Tea, Tea gift pack, Dhuetsi Herbal Tea, Himalayan gooseberry tsheringma tea, mint tea, scoby tea, ginger tea, ginger turmeric tea, seaberry tea, cordyceps tea, and saffron tea.