blue mountain nilgiri

type: black

origin: india

region: nilgiri

caffeine: medium

price level: $$$$

These rich burgundy leaves from India's Nilgiri Mountains steep into a bright amber liquor, with a well-rounded body that floats on your palate with hints of ripe summer blackberries. This Fair Trade Certified black tea from the Iyerpadi Estate is low in tannins, thus low in astringency, and makes a wonderful fresh iced tea.