Nepal's Re-evolution in Tea: Journey to the Highest Teas on Earth

Sunday, April 14 @ 2:30 pm (45-60 min.)

Join us for an unparalleled taste and aroma of the world's highest-elevation tea grown on the slopes of Mt. Everest, as you delve deep into the fascinating re-evolution of Nepal's tea industry during this engaging workshop led by Nishchal Banskota from Nepal Tea Collective.

While Nepali teas have always been compared to its "cousin" Darjeeling teas, learn how tea makers as young as 22 years old are disrupting that stereotype and creating an identity for themselves. In this session, your host Nish, a 2nd generation tea producer from Nepal, will introduce you to 5 young tea makers of Nepal and the various types of teas that they are making. You'll understand what tea really means to these young tea makers and why they are not afraid of the wildest experimentation.

BONUS: you’ll get to know and taste the highest-elevation tea in the world, from the actual foothills of Mt. Everest. Step into a sustainable tea future:Join us for a captivating session that dives deep into why sustainability is set to steal the spotlight in the tea industry over the next decade. Discover how visionary companies are harnessing the magic of technology to make this dream a reality. Through transparency and traceability, they're crafting a bridge between tea enthusiasts and the passionate farmers who cultivate this ancient art. 

Please note that all workshop ticket purchases are non-refundable and cannot be cancelled. No returns or exchanges will be accepted.

Speaker: Nishchal Banskota Nishchal Banskota is a revered tea expert and revered founder of Nepal Tea Collective, an organization that brings certified organic teas straight from Nepal to the American market. As a second-generation tea producer, he has an excellent understanding of the tea-making process and has been working diligently to create a tech-enabled, transparent tea trade that connects primary producers with discerning consumers. More details