Ruby Black Tea is a bold, single-origin loose leaf black tea from the Ilam and Taplejung border region of Nepal — grown at 5,000–6,000 ft on Sandakphu Tea Estate's certified organic farm. Dark cherry, rich cocoa, and a deep velvet mouthfeel. Espresso-level boldness with absolutely no bitterness. The Story of Ruby Black Tea Sandakphu Tea Estate sits on the ridge where Ilam meets Taplejung in eastern Nepal — a geographic sweet spot where elevation, soil, and seasonal mist converge to produce something that does not taste like any black tea you have tried before. The Jasbirey Village community has farmed these slopes for decades, tending each bush by hand at altitudes between 5,000 and 6,000 ft. Ruby gets its name from the striking ruby-red liquor it produces in the cup — a deep, wine-like colour that signals the richness inside. The oxidation process is carefully controlled to draw out the dark cherry and cocoa depth without any of the harshness that blended black teas carry. The result is a strong tea that stays smooth from first sip to last — no bitterness, no astringency, nothing to fight through. Why Ruby Black Tea Is Different Grown at 5,000–6,000 ft on the Ilam and Taplejung border — one of the highest tea-growing elevations in Nepal Certified organic farm — every bush on Sandakphu Tea Estate is grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers Deep ruby-red liquor and dark cherry flavour profile that rivals premium Assam and Ceylon single-estate teas Bold enough for a morning cup black — smooth enough to drink all day with no bitterness Purchasing this helps support farms like Sandakphu Tea Estate maintain organic certification through our 5% back to farm program About Sandakphu Tea Estate Sandakphu Tea Estate occupies the high-altitude borderland between Ilam and Taplejung districts in eastern Nepal, at elevations of 5,000–6,000 ft above sea level. The estate is operated by the Jasbirey Village community — a dedicated farming community that has built deep knowledge of these slopes over decades. Sandakphu is a certified organic farm: no synthetic inputs, no shortcuts, and no compromise on quality. New to Nepal Hills Tea? Start with the Tea Sampler Kit ($30 CAD) — 10 single-origin teas from all 4 farms, including Ruby Black Tea, in one discovery set. { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What does Ruby Black Tea taste like?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Ruby Black Tea has a bold, layered flavor profile: dark cherry up front, cocoa on the mid-palate, and a smooth velvet finish. The liquor brews a striking deep ruby-red color. Despite its intensity, the high-altitude growing conditions at Sandakphu, Nepal, mean there is no bitterness — it is a full-bodied cup that stays smooth and never harsh, even without milk." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Ruby Black Tea bitter?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No. Ruby Black Tea is grown on a certified organic farm at high altitude in the Sandakphu region of Nepal, where lower tannin levels mean no bitterness — even brewed strong. It is bold enough to satisfy coffee drinkers making the switch but smooth enough to drink without milk or sugar. Brew at 90–95°C for 3–4 minutes." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I use Ruby Black Tea to make iced tea?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Ruby Black Tea makes an exceptional iced tea. For cold brew, add 2 teaspoons per 500ml of cold water and refrigerate for 8–12 hours — the cherry and cocoa notes become even more pronounced cold-brewed with zero bitterness. For hot-brew iced tea, brew double-strength at 90°C for 4 minutes, then pour over ice immediately." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where does Ruby Black Tea come from?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Ruby Black Tea is sourced exclusively from Sandakphu Tea Estate, which sits on the high-altitude borderland between Ilam and Taplejung districts in eastern Nepal at 5,000–6,000 ft. The estate is operated by the Jasbirey Village community — a dedicated farming collective with decades of experience on these slopes. It is a certified organic farm." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Ruby Black Tea organic?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Ruby Black Tea is sourced from Sandakphu Tea Estate, which holds certified organic status. It is grown with no synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or chemicals. Additionally, 5% of every Nepal Hills purchase goes directly toward supporting farmer organic certification across our four farm partners." } } ] }
