🍵 Nektaro: Nilgiri Flowery Orange Pekoe Black Tea Nektaro means nectar, and this cup earns the name. It is a Flowery Orange Pekoe black tea made from Camellia sinensis, grown high in the misty Nilgiri Hills of South India, the range known as the Blue Mountains. The cool, high-elevation air slows the leaf as it matures, which builds a malty, softly sweet character carrying notes of baked peach, honey, and rose hips. We pack every tea in small batches so your first sip tastes bright, clean, and freshly mountain-grown. Nektaro is lovely on its own and just as good in a blend. It is the malty backbone of our Manatea Florida citrus blend, and a 50/50 cup with our Ryokucha Sencha bridges grassy and malty in one pour. You will find it alongside the rest of our loose leaf tea collection. 🌿 From the Sacred Plant Co Farm. Sacred Plant Co is a soil-first farm. Our own farm in Colorado earned a groundbreaking Haney Soil Health Score of 25.4, a number that surpasses the soil biology measured in pristine forest land. That score is the heart of who we are. We believe healthier soil grows more complex, more potent plants, and that philosophy is the reason we hold every herb and tea we carry to the same third-party, per-lot testing standard. 🌸 Grown where it flourishes Camellia sinensis thrives at high elevation in cool, misty air, and the Nilgiri Hills of South India offer exactly those conditions. We partner with a vetted Nilgiri farm that specializes in this climate and grows the tea right where it flourishes, to the same soil-first, biological standard that defines our own Colorado farm. Every lot we ship receives the same third-party, per-lot lab testing and the same 100% money-back guarantee as everything we carry. Radical transparency is part of how we work. Every lot of our Nektaro black tea is tested by an independent third-party laboratory before release, screened for microbial contaminants, heavy metals, and identity and foreign matter. We publish the signed Certificate of Analysis for each lot we test on our lab testing page, and you can read the full story of this tea on its Nektaro story page. Backed by our 100% money-back guarantee. 🍯 How to brew Nektaro 1. Measure. Use 1 tsp (about 2 to 3 g) of loose leaf per 8 oz (240 mL) of water. 2. Heat. Bring fresh water to 205°F (96°C), just off a full boil. 3. Steep. Steep 3 to 4 minutes, then taste and adjust. A longer steep gives a stronger, brisker cup. 4. Over ice. Brew at double strength, pour over plenty of ice, then dilute to taste. 5. Make it yours. Nektaro takes milk beautifully, and a squeeze of lemon brightens its baked-peach and honey notes. Storage: keep it airtight, away from heat and light, and enjoy within 12 to 18 months for the freshest cup. 🧪 Third-party tested, per lot Every lot is screened by an independent laboratory for microbial contaminants, heavy metals, and identity and foreign matter before it is released. Grown without pesticides. No pesticides were used to grow this herb, and it contains no additives, preservatives, solvents or excipients. See our published lab results → If your lot isn't listed yet, email the lot number on your bag to [email protected] and we will send you the signed report. Product details Botanical Name Camellia sinensis Common Name Nektaro Black Tea Format Whole loose leaf Available Weights 50 g, 100 g, 250 g Tasting Notes Baked Peach, Honey, Rose Hips Caffeine About 40 to 60 mg per 8 oz cup Grade Flowery Orange Pekoe (FOP) Testing Status Third-party COA, per lot Origin Nilgiri Hills, India Safety & good to know Nektaro is a caffeinated black tea, with roughly 40 to 60 mg of caffeine per 8 oz cup. If you are sensitive to caffeine, or you are pregnant or nursing, you may want to keep your daily caffeine intake modest and talk with your practitioner about what is right for you. Black tea is naturally rich in tannins, which can reduce how much iron your body absorbs from food, so if you are watching your iron levels, enjoy it between meals rather than alongside them. If you take medication that is affected by caffeine or stimulants, please check with a qualified practitioner before making tea a daily habit. Traditionally, Nektaro is simply enjoyed as an everyday beverage, hot or iced. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication. 💛 Backed by our 100% money-back guarantee Our policy is simple: if you aren't happy, send it back and receive a full refund. Anytime, for any reason. Frequently asked questions Is Nektaro a flavored tea? No, there are no added flavors. Nektaro is a pure, unflavored black tea, and the baked peach, honey, and rose hip notes you taste come entirely from the leaf itself and the way it is slowly oxidized. That natural depth is exactly what we look for when we select each lot. How much caffeine is in a cup of Nektaro? A typical 8 oz cup has about 40 to 60 mg of caffeine, which is a gentle lift compared with coffee. If you would like something lighter, use slightly fewer leaves or shorten your steep, and you will get a softer cup with the same flavor. Where is Nektaro grown? Camellia sinensis thrives at high elevation in cool, misty air, so we grow Nektaro where it flourishes: the Nilgiri Hills of South India, also called the Blue Mountains. We partner with a vetted Nilgiri farm that holds to the same soil-first, biological standard as our own Colorado farm. Every lot is tested by an independent third-party laboratory before release, screened for microbial contaminants, heavy metals, and identity and foreign matter, and we publish the signed Certificate of Analysis for each lot we test on our lab testing page. It carries the same 100% money-back guarantee as everything we carry. What if I open it and it is not for me? Then we want it back, no hard feelings. Our policy is simple: if you aren't happy, send it back and receive a full refund. Anytime, for any reason.
