Bhutan Himalaya Noir

The honey aroma is the first thing you notice, and it carries through every sip without ever turning sweet. I've been brewing it in the morning and the smoothness is remarkable, no bitterness even when I get distracted and let it steep too long. Knowing it's grown by a collective of women farmers at

It’s 8 a.m. here and this steeped up darker than I expected, but the smoothness is unreal—no bitterness even after five minutes. That honey note stays right on the finish, and knowing it’s from a women-led collective at 1,800 metres makes every cup feel a little more special.

The honey aroma is just as described—sweet and subtle without being overpowering. I brewed it for four minutes and the smoothness really came through, no bitterness at all. Knowing it’s grown at high altitude by a women’s collective makes each cup feel a little more special.