Bihar Black Tea from India

This summer 2026 harvest offers an unexpectedly complex profile. The dry leaf smells of honey and palm sugar, and the brewed tea delivers a layered cup with rose-like floral notes, dark molasses sweetness, malt, and dried fruit, with a touch of orange and a refreshing finish that lingers. It's both comforting and cozy but also quite unique and engaging. Highly recommended for fans of Indian black teas.

Bihar's orthodox tea production represents a recent development among small growers in the state. While Bihar began producing tea commercially in the 1990s, most production has traditionally been CTC for the domestic market. In recent years, however, some small-scale producers have begun making orthodox teas, moving beyond bulk production to craft more expressive, whole-leaf styles. These producers are part of a broader shift happening across India, where small growers in emerging regions are experimenting with quality-focused processing. For those exploring Indian black teas beyond the well-known regions, Bihar's orthodox production offers solid, malty character from an area that's still finding its voice in the specialty tea world.

2026 Summer harvest