{"title":"All Nilgiri Tea","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePopular Searches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/estates-nilgiri\/black\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNilgiris Black Tea\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/estates-nilgiri\/green\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNilgiris Green Tea\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/estates-nilgiri\/oolong\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNilgiris Oolong Tea\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/estates-nilgiri\/white\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNilgiris White Tea\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/estates-nilgiri\/first-flush\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNilgiri First Flush\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/estates-nilgiri\/winter-flush\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNilgiri Winter Flush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNILGIRIS: THE BLUE MOUNTAIN TEAS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Nilgiris also known as the Blue Mountains are part of the Western Ghats. The saxe-blue kurinji (Strobilanthes) flowers that bloom every 12 years gave it the name blue mountain. Apart from its beauty, the Nilgiri district is also known for its tea; a third cousin only third to the Assam and Darjeeling tea. The Nilgiris tea is popular among the North Americans who love the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/in.teabox.com\/collections\/estates-nilgiri\/black\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNilgiris black tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e for its perfect balance of colour, strength and astringency. Nilgiri tea estates have continuously been improving the tea they produce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHOW TEA CAME TO THE NILGIRIS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea came to the Nigiris through the British East India Company after the 4th Anglo Indian War of 1799 when Tipu Sultan was defeated. However, it was only in the year 1819 when John Sullivan, put out a petition for a sanatorium to be created here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the year 1833, Dr Christie, an Assistant Surgeon from Madras, asked for the tea seed to be planted on the hills. It took a lot of trials, experimentation and innovation before the tea planted here was sent to the London's Mincing Lane to be auctioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTEA FROM THE NILGIRIS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nilgiris has a climate similar to Darjeeling and produces hand-sorted, whole-leaf grades of tea like the orange pekoe (OP) and pekoe cut black tea. The orange pekoe black tea is a basic, medium-grade tea consisting of many whole tea leaves of a specific size, while the pekoe is a finer grade tea compromising of young tea leaves and buds. Broken orange pekoe and CTC are lower tea grades also produced here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Nilgiri frost tea is the most expensive tea produced here. Its great flavour can be a real palate pleaser. Other teas produced here are the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/in.teabox.com\/collections\/estates-nilgiri\/green\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNilgiri green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/in.teabox.com\/collections\/estates-nilgiri\/white\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003efine whites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/in.teabox.com\/collections\/estates-nilgiri\/oolong\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoolong teas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"glendale-winter-frost-twirl-black","title":"Nilgiri Glendale Winter Frost Twirl Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eHigh atop the mist-shrouded peaks of the Nilgiris, Glendale Tea Estate \u003cstrong\u003esits at a breathtaking 5000 - 6,500 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the air is as crisp as the teas it produces. This rare Winter Frost harvest is a fleeting gift of the cold - a natural alchemy where freezing temperatures transform tender shoots into a rare gem of unparalleled aromatic depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlendale’s craftsmanship turns this \u003cstrong\u003eseasonal phenomenon into a sensory masterpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e: an elegant infusion that balances delicate florals with the lush sweetness of stone-fruits. The experience is anchored by a sharp, invigorating wintergreen finish, offering a cup that is as luminous and pristine as the Blue Mountains themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Teabox","offers":[{"title":"50g\/1.76oz","offer_id":39881539715143,"sku":"FG-L000013","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150g\/5.29oz","offer_id":39881539747911,"sku":"FG-L001149","price":42.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g\/8.81oz","offer_id":39881539780679,"sku":"FG-L001150","price":67.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g\/17.6oz","offer_id":41512343699527,"sku":"FG-L001509","price":131.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2001\/3521\/files\/NilgiriGlendaleWinterFrostTwirlBlack_CarouselImage_01_09b9cc3f-901e-4fae-acf7-1fa4a7f3e199.jpg?v=1776268142"},{"product_id":"havukal-frost-winter-nilgiri-black-tea","title":"Nilgiri Havukal Winter Frost Black","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerched amid the picturesque Blue Mountains of the Nilgiris, Havukal Tea Estate unfolds across serene valleys and eastern-facing slopes at \u003cstrong\u003eelevations of 5,500–6,000 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e. Shaped by cool mountain air and lingering winter mists, the estate is renowned for its Winter Frost teas—rare seasonal harvests crafted during the coldest months, when nature sharpens clarity, aroma, and finesse in the leaf. Each cup captures the pristine vitality and distinctive elegance of the Nilgiri terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRooted in a legacy that began in 1910\u003c\/strong\u003e, Havukal blends over a century of tea-growing heritage with thoughtful innovation. Alongside its original plantings, the estate now cultivates modern, high-quality clones such as CR 6017 and TRF 4, all grown with a deep commitment to sustainable and economically responsible practices. This stewardship of land and community ensures that every Winter Frost harvest reflects not just seasonal excellence, but a philosophy of care—delivering teas that honour both tradition and progress.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Teabox","offers":[{"title":"100g\/3.5oz","offer_id":39948986712135,"sku":"FG-L000263","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300g\/10.5oz","offer_id":39881538142279,"sku":"FG-L000539","price":45.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g\/17.5oz","offer_id":39881538175047,"sku":"FG-L000438","price":72.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1Kg\/35oz","offer_id":40866758688839,"sku":"FG-L001510","price":140.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2001\/3521\/files\/Nilgiri_Havukal_Winter_Frost_Black_Carousel_Image_01_1.jpg?v=1776763847"},{"product_id":"nilgiri-korakundah-winter-frost-black-tea","title":"Nilgiri Korakundah Winter Frost Black","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerched at an elevation of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8,000 feet above sea level in the Nilgiri Mountains of southern India\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Korakundah Tea Estate is celebrated as one of the world's highest tea plantations. Established in the early 1900s, this estate has a rich history of producing exceptional teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurrounded by pristine forests and flowing streams, Korakundah is a pioneer in sustainable and organic tea cultivation. It holds multiple certifications, including Organic, Fair Trade and Rainforest Alliance, underscoring its commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate's unique \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-altitude location contributes to the distinctive flavor profile of its teas\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a refined and distinguished taste that reflects the essence of the Blue Hills.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Teabox","offers":[{"title":"50g\/1.7oz","offer_id":39647506759751,"sku":"FG-L001154","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"150g\/5.2oz","offer_id":39647506792519,"sku":"FG-L001158","price":38.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250g\/8.8oz","offer_id":39960305008711,"sku":"FG-L001159","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500g\/17.6oz","offer_id":41485594165319,"sku":"FG-L001513","price":129.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2001\/3521\/files\/NilgiriKorakundahWinterFrostBlackTea_CarouselImage_01.jpg?v=1755320941"},{"product_id":"nilgiri-glendale-autumn-twirl-green","title":"Nilgiri Glendale Autumn Twirl Green","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNestled in the captivating valleys of Nilgiri mountains in Southern India, Glendale tea estate is a symbol of refined heritage and tea mastery in the region. Established in 1835, \u003cstrong\u003ethis “valley within a valley” stands out as a gem, celebrated for its long-standing excellence in tea cultivation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerched at elevations of 5,000 to 6,500 feet, \u003cstrong\u003eGlendale’s autumnal teas capture the estate’s unique, cool-climate character with a richly aromatic profile.\u003c\/strong\u003e This season’s green tea batch has been crafted through advanced processing methods, highlighting refreshing green notes balanced by subtle, sweet undertones. Glendale’s modern, state-of-the-art factory ensures impeccable quality, using carefully selected tea clonal cultivars to produce an unparalleled batch. 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