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Young Mountain Tea Tea 12 unwrapped tea bags ($0.63/cup) Darjeeling Tea Bags
Young Mountain Tea Tea Darjeeling Tea Bags
Young Mountain Tea Tea 12 unwrapped tea bags ($0.63/cup) Darjeeling Tea Bags
Young Mountain Tea Tea Darjeeling Tea Bags
Young Mountain Tea Tea 100 unwrapped tea bags ($0.33/cup) Darjeeling Tea Bags
Young Mountain Tea Tea Darjeeling Tea Bags
Young Mountain Tea Tea Organic Darjeeling Biodegradable Tea Bags

Young Mountain Tea

Darjeeling Tea Bags

$14.99

Size:
12 unwrapped tea bags ($0.63/cup)
100 unwrapped tea bags ($0.33/cup)

Grown in Mt. Everest’s shadow, this fruity black tea is the best of Darjeelingthe world’s most iconic tea region. While its juicy body holds the traditional muscat-grape flavor that made the region famous, the story behind this Darjeeling is anything but. Organic Darjeeling is created by a rare partnership between a farmer group and an established estate working together to create sustainable livelihoods for Indian farming communities.This tea is also available in loose-leaf as Darjeeling Autumnal.

Taste:  Condensed milk & mandarin orange

Origin: Darjeeling, Northeastern Indian Himalayas

Tea Maker: Subarna Small Farmers Society & Samabeong Tea Estate

Infusion Suggestions: 

Steep 1  8 oz  |  212° F  | 3.5 min

Steep 2  8 oz  |  212° F  |  5 min

Certifications: USDA Organic

Contains Caffeine

Taste: Given the heft of this aromatic black tea, its lack of astringency is a pleasing surprise. Its medium-heavy body has the creamy quality of condensed milk, and a fruity tartness similar to a cappuccino, yet, the tartness never becomes acidic. The tea ends with a clean, citrus finish, reminiscent of mandarin oranges. 

Production: This tea is made in the fourth and final window of Darjeeling’s annual tea season. Harvested in October after the monsoons and before the tea leaves go to sleep for the year, the late-season tea bush yields mature leaves that have a strength and depth not found in the spring-made Darjeeling First Flush or summer-made Second Flush. To bring out that strength, tea makers at Samabeong Tea Estate give this black a longer oxidation than most other Darjeeling teas, resulting in a juicy, satisfying cup.

Region: India’s iconic Darjeeling region is a confluence of culture and ecology. Running along Nepal’s eastern border, this mountainous region’s sharp ascent from the plains of West Bengal into the towering Himalayas creates the ideal conditions for the tea plant, Camellia sinensis, to flourish. As rain clouds heavy with water from the Bay of Bengal collide into the mountains, the tea bushes receive intense bursts of rainfall followed by strong, unfiltered sunlight. These heavy rains are actually what gives the region its name; “Darjeeling” means “Land of the Rolling Thunder” in Tibetan. 

Tea Makers: Organic Darjeeling is created through a partnership between a group of tea farmers named Subarna and an established tea estate named Samabeong. The Subarna farmers plucked their tea bushes and sell their harvest to Samabeong for processing into finished tea. The collaboration began in the 1990s, when the farmers at Subarana decided to try their hand at tea. Initially, they got guidance from the owners of Samabeong on how to transition their farmland from ginger and cardamom to tea bushes. A few years later, once the tea bushes were mature enough to be harvested, Samabeong began purchasing the harvest. Today, the two partners continue to create teas together and find ways to elevate their work, tea and beyond. From intercropping tea with other native species, to vocational training workshops, infrastructure development, and health sanitation projects, this partnership is changing the norms of India’s most prized tea region. 

Impact: The partnership between Subarna and Samabeong is a rare example in Darjeeling of  independent farmers and established estates working together. Most Darjeeling tea is grown on  privately-owned estates, and historically, independent Darjeeling farmers have been kept out of the tea trade. This new approach represents an important step towards a more equitable and inclusive future for Darjeeling.

Packaging: Our commitment to sustainability means we offer our teas in several types of packaging:

  • Tins: Durable and reusable, made from 100% recyclable steel. Labels are not recyclable but made from 50% hemp and 50% post-consumer waste.
  • 1 lb Bags: Tough, resealable stand-up pouches with storing moisture and oxygen barriers. Not recyclable due to a 3-layer structure that serves as a food-safe barrier to keep your tea fresh as long as possible.
  • Packs of 100 Tea Bags: Recyclable stand-up pouches with tea bags, strings, and tags made from 100% sugarcane PLA, commercially compostable and degrades into organic matter. For best results, use a commercial compost facility.

Customer Reviews

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W.H.
Darjeeling Tea Bag

This organic Darjeeling tea bag is good for travel outside your home. I like to brew it in a smaller size tea cup with a slightly lower temperature. The fall season leaves will impart a naturally smooth, rich and creamy taste.

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Victoria J.
Organic Darjeeling Tea Bags

Exceptionally clean and clear darjeeling taste. You will not be disappointed with this tea.

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Camille Kempke
Fine tea bags

Organic, pyramidal bags. Best tea flavor for me to wake up to.

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Madhukar Vable
Darjeeling Darling

Darjeeling Tea from YMT is excellent for making chai.

Customer Reviews

Based on 4 reviews
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(4)
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W.H.
Darjeeling Tea Bag

This organic Darjeeling tea bag is good for travel outside your home. I like to brew it in a smaller size tea cup with a slightly lower temperature. The fall season leaves will impart a naturally smooth, rich and creamy taste.

V
Victoria J.
Organic Darjeeling Tea Bags

Exceptionally clean and clear darjeeling taste. You will not be disappointed with this tea.

C
Camille Kempke
Fine tea bags

Organic, pyramidal bags. Best tea flavor for me to wake up to.

M
Madhukar Vable
Darjeeling Darling

Darjeeling Tea from YMT is excellent for making chai.