{"product_id":"kumaon-tiger-🐅-black-tea","title":"Kumaon Tiger 🐅 2026- Black Tea (NEW)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKumaon Tiger Black Tea \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Purple sweet potatoes, Molasses, Dried Fig, Gentle Malt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eKumaon, North Indian Himalayas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Makers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Champawat Tea Makers \u0026amp; Desmond Birkbeck \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bold and beautifully crafted whole leaf black tea from the Kumaon Tea Factory—India's first farmer-owned specialty tea factory. Inspired by the golden-style black teas of the eastern Himalayas, Tiger Black offers a rich, velvety cup layered with notes of molasses, dried fig, and a gentle malt sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many black teas that rush to make an impression, Tiger Black unfolds slowly. Large, carefully preserved leaves release their flavor gradually, creating a smooth, full-bodied brew with depth, sweetness, and almost no astringency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts name comes from the striped appearance of the finished leaf and pays tribute to Kumaon's most iconic resident—the Bengal tiger. Fittingly, this tea was discovered much the same way a tiger might be spotted in the forest: unexpectedly. While sorting through the factory's first season of production, the tea makers noticed large black leaves threaded with golden buds. A quick tasting revealed something special—the factory's first whole leaf black tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted in partnership with renowned tea maker Desmond Birkbeck and local farming families in the North Indian Himalayas, Tiger Black represents a new chapter for Indian tea. Every cup supports a farmer-owned model where growers earn significantly more for their harvest and share in the long-term success of the factory they now co-own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, distinctive, and deeply rooted in place, Tiger Black is a celebration of craftsmanship, community, and the future of Himalayan tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Wt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 oz (57g) in elegant black tin or 3 oz in rice paper bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 3g of tea per 8 oz (240 ml) of water. Steep at 200°F (88–93°C) for 2–3 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a 100 ml gaiwan or small teapot, use 5g of tea. Brew with 200–205°F (93–96°C) water. Rinse briefly for 5 seconds, then steep as follows:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1st infusion: 10–15 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2nd infusion: 20 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3rd infusion: 25 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncrease steeping time slightly with each additional infusion to suit your taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Tea Places","offers":[{"title":"Black Tin (2 oz)","offer_id":40788513423489,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rice paper bag (3 oz)","offer_id":40788513390721,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0046\/3182\/2465\/files\/1E6C58EC-A6AD-475F-B972-2A94FA988D17.jpg?v=1781719271","url":"https:\/\/myteaplaces.com\/es\/products\/kumaon-tiger-%f0%9f%90%85-black-tea","provider":"My Tea Places","version":"1.0","type":"link"}