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Bhutanese Organic Green Tea (50g)

Vibrant steamed green tea from Samdrupcholing village in Trongsa, certified organic with the bright, vegetal character of high-mountain leaves.

Bhutanese Organic Green Tea Leaves

This is the everyday green tea of the Bhutanese household: bright, clean, and brimming with the fresh vegetal character of mountain leaves picked at peak season. Grown by the Samdrupcholing Zangja Tshongley Detshen cooperative in Trongsa, our green tea is pan-fired shortly after plucking to lock in its vibrant green colour and crisp, grassy aroma.

The dry leaves are slender and needle-shaped, jade green with a silvery sheen. The brewed liquor is a pale, luminous yellow-green with a sweet, vegetal fragrance reminiscent of steamed greens, sweet peas, and chestnuts. On the palate it is brisk and refreshing, with a clean, slightly sweet finish that lingers on the tongue.

How to enjoy this mountain green tea in Bangkok:

  • The Traditional Way: Steep one teaspoon per 250ml of water at 75–80°C for 2–3 minutes. Drink plain, ideally first thing in the morning.
  • The Iced Way: Cold-brew in the refrigerator overnight for a crisp, low-bitterness iced tea. Add a slice of lemon or a sprig of fresh mint.
  • The Culinary Way: Whisk a teaspoon of ground green tea powder with hot water in a bowl to make a simple matcha-style drink, or use the leaves to flavour rice, soups, and steamed fish.

Distributed by DRUKSELL/CSI MARKET under the Bhutan Green Tea banner with LOAS, BFDA-GHP/GMP and Bhutan Organic certification. The same village cooperative that grows our black and oolong teas tends these leaves by hand.

Beyond the kitchen, this green tea is used in the traditional Bhutanese way of welcoming guests. A small pot of green tea is brewed, poured into cups, and served alongside zow (puffed red rice) and small plates of roasted barley or maize. It is the everyday hospitality of the mountain household, simple and gracious.

Net Weight: 50g

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History of Bhutanese Organic Green Tea (50g)

The tea gardens of Samdrupcholing village in Trongsa district have produced green tea since the 1960s, when His Majesty Jigme Wangchuck, the Second King of Bhutan, encouraged local farmers to plant Camellia sinensis on the terraced hillsides of central Bhutan. The cooperative’s founders, many of them returning from seasonal work in India, brought back with them a deep respect for tea cultivation and built a small processing centre that has served the village ever since.

Today, the village’s green tea is processed within hours of plucking. The leaves are pan-fired in small batches to halt oxidation and preserve their bright character. The result is a daily-drinking green tea of the kind Bhutanese families have enjoyed for generations — a quiet, everyday pleasure that sustains the village economy.

The cooperative also produces black, oolong, and butter-tea leaves from the same gardens. Buying this green tea is a direct way to support the smallholder farmers of Samdrupcholing and to keep their tea-growing tradition alive for the next generation.

Nutritional Value of Bhutanese Organic Green Tea (50g)

Nutrient

Range

Calories

-

Protein

-

Fat

Carbohydrates

-

Fiber

-

Sodium

-

Dietary Pros:

  • 100% Organic & Single-Origin — certified by LOAS, BFDA-GHP/GMP and Bhutan Organic
  • Hand-Plucked & Pan-Fired — processed within hours of harvest
  • Loose-Leaf Whole Leaf — nothing broken or powdered
  • Vegan & Gluten-Free
  • Long Shelf Life — 24 months from manufacture

Nutritional Highlights (per 100g of dry leaf): Catechins 12.71g, polyphenols 4.76%, caffeine 2.48g, ascorbic acid 65.05mg. Green tea is the richest source of catechins among true teas.

Health & Lifestyle Benefits:

  • Rich in Antioxidants: High levels of EGCG and other catechins support cellular health.
  • Supports Heart Health: Regular consumption is associated with healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
  • Boosts Metabolism: Catechins and caffeine work together to support healthy metabolism.
  • Mental Clarity: The combination of caffeine and L-theanine provides calm, sustained focus.
  • Sustains a Mountain Village: Every purchase supports the smallholder tea growers of Samdrupcholing in Trongsa.

How to make Bhutanese Organic Green Tea (50g)?

Green tea is at its best when brewed gently. Water that is too hot will scorch the leaves and turn them bitter.

  1. Heat the Water: Bring water to 75–80°C. If you don’t have a temperature-controlled kettle, boil water and let it rest for two to three minutes before pouring.
  2. Measure: Use 2 to 3 grams (about one teaspoon) per 250ml cup.
  3. Steep: Infuse for 2 to 3 minutes. The leaves should fully unfurl and the liquor should turn a pale, luminous green.
  4. Re-steep: Good green tea yields two to three infusions; reduce steeping time by 30 seconds for each subsequent cup.

Tip: For an especially clean cup, rinse the leaves briefly with hot water and discard the rinse before the first proper steep. This is the classic Chinese and Bhutanese preparation.

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