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Nilgiris tea refers to tea grown in the Nilgiris (or “Blue Mountains”) district of Tamil Nadu, India.
In terms of flavor, Nilgiri teas are often described as being aromatic and brisk. They have a bright, lively flavor with a slight natural sweetness. Some varieties may also carry fruity or floral undertones.
Taking that into account, let’s take a look at some of the best Nilgiri tea brands of the year.
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Ketlee, Nilgiri Handmade Black Tea
A subdivision of Janardan Enterprises, Ketlee has been selling quality and hard to source Indian teas since 2015.
Blurring the lines between black and white teas, this Nilgiri Handmade Black Tea is minimally processed
In terms of flavor, this tea has the classic Nilgiri flavor, alongside notes of peppermint, betal nut, and tangy fruit.
You can find this tea here: https://www.ketlee.in/product-page/nilgiri-handmade-black-tea-summer-2024
FreshKettle, Nilgiri Winter Frost Black Tea
Nilgiri Winter Frost Black Tea, as the name suggests, is harvested during the winter months in the Nilgiri hills of South India, particularly during times when the tea plants are exposed to frosty conditions.
These unique growing and processing conditions often result in a distinct flavor profile, often with notes of wintergreen or eucalyptus.
Nilgiri Winter Frost teas are seasonal and are often produced in limited quantities.
| Preview | Product | Price | |
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| FreshKettle – Nilgiri Winter Frost Black Tea | 1.76oz / 50gm |
$13.99 | Buy on Amazon |
Vahdam, Nilgiri Breakfast Black Tea
Vahdam is known for sourcing tea from India’s prime tea-growing regions, such as Assam, Darjeeling, and Niligiris.
In terms of flavor, while this is clearly intended to be a breakfast tea, it’s milder than, for example, an English Breakfast Tea. It could also, perhaps, be considered more nuanced and aromatic, but it often lacks the signature malty notes of an Assam tea.
