Bhutanese Organic Golden Tea (50g)

Golden Tea from Samcholing

Golden tea is one of the rarest and most refined teas of the Himalayan world. Made from the tender young buds of the Camellia sinensis plant, picked at the moment when they are still sheathed in golden down, this is a barely-oxidised tea that drinks like sunshine in a cup. It is produced by Samcholing Tea, a small grower cooperative that has been quietly crafting teas in the misted hills of central Bhutan since 2011.

The dry buds are silver-tipped with a soft golden bloom. The liquor brews to a pale, luminous gold with a heady floral aroma reminiscent of honeydew, magnolia, and ripe stone fruit. The flavour is silken, sweet, and gently vegetal, with a long, lingering finish that whispers of wildflowers and morning dew. There is virtually no astringency.

How to enjoy this rare tea in Bangkok:

• The Traditional Way: Brew gongfu style in a small clay or porcelain pot, using one generous teaspoon of buds per 100ml of water at 80°C. Steep for 30 seconds for the first infusion, then add 10 seconds for each subsequent steep.
• The Quiet Cup: Use two teaspoons per 250ml and steep for 2–3 minutes in a glass teapot so you can watch the buds unfurl.
• Pairing: Serve alongside lightly steamed dumplings, fresh fruit, or simple shortbread. Avoid strong spices that would mask its delicacy.

Grown and packed by Samcholing Tea, the leaves are processed within hours of plucking to lock in their delicate character. The result is a tea that captures a single moment of Himalayan morning in every cup.

Net Weight: 50g