Naga Khalap - Phalap Tea

Smoky and sweet

Smokiness was strong in the first few infusions. A sweetness resembling pu'er tea emerged towards the end. A unique and delicious tea.

Rich and Smoky

I’m a fan of really smoky teas- so smoky that others find them off putting. This is not that tea. It’s deep, rich, earthy, and has a hint of smoke. Now I realize “hint of smoke” is relative, but I’ve brewed a bit from two different khalaps, and they were both subtly different, but neither was overwhelmingly smoky. What they shared in common: Deep full body, earthy green tea taste, no bitterness (even when I lengthened steep times). Both stood up to multiple infusions, and I tapped out before the tea ever weakened. I brewed about 5 cups western style, and the tea became richer and darker each time. In fact, the leaves did not completely unfurl until probably the third infusion. One small section of the whole khalap will last all day, and for me, well into the next. Each one is a little different, and the second one had a bit of a charred edge which I found delicious. It’s one of the most unique teas I’ve had, and this is the only source I’ve found making it available. Get it while you can, and taste a bit of Naga culture.

Naga Khalap Tea (Smoked Aged Bamboo Wild Tea 2016)