Summit

The Story Behind Summit 

In 1998, the Himalayan Project Nepal (HIPRON) planted the seeds of change in the remote village of Bhakanje. Their mission? Pioneer tea farming at an elevation most considered impossible—and uplift an entire community in the process. 

Today, Bhakanje Tea Estate sits at 2,678 meters above sea level in northeastern Nepal's breathtaking Sagarmatha Zone, the "Gateway to Mount Everest." It's the only professional tea estate at the base of the world's highest peak. Here, tea is woven into the culture, and women are leading the way.

Factory manager Janaki Khadka—affectionately known as "Janaki Miss"—oversees production of this exceptional tea. The high-altitude terroir creates conditions unlike anywhere else on Earth: intense sunlight, cool mountain air, and mineral-rich soil combine to produce leaves with remarkable depth and complexity. 

What You'll Experience

Open the tin. Breathe in honey and earth with whispers of orange blossom and molasses. The leaves themselves tell a story—beautiful, full, with minimal breakage. This is what exceptional craftsmanship looks like.

As Summit steeps to a rich burgundy red, your anticipation builds. That first sip? Soft tannins, hints of cacao, a subtle menthol finish reminiscent of bay and eucalyptus. It's smooth. It's grounding. And it's unlike any tea you've tasted before.

Why This Matters

When you pour this cup, you're not just drinking tea, you're connecting to the women of Bhakanje, to mountains that touch the sky, to a moment that reminds you to pause and truly savour the richness of life. This is the tea you give to someone who appreciates a story as much as the taste. The tea you pour when you need to remember you too are extraordinary. 

Steep Calm and enjoy an elevated day.