Taking Nepali tea to the world

Nepal is uniquely positioned to cash in on growing demand for orthodox and speciality tea in the international market.

Nepal is one of the most fertile places in the world to grow high-quality tea. And, naturally, tea remains at the centre stage of Nepali culinary culture. Like much of South Asia, Nepal indulges in boiled tea mixed with milk, sugar, ginger and cardamom; but Nepali tea cannot be put in the same cup as other varieties elsewhere, not least the Darjeeling tea. Both Darjeeling and Nepali teas share some characteristics: Both are produced in hilly areas under similar climate conditions. The flavour of Nepali tea, however, makes it a unique product.