Rare Leaves Gold — Single Estate Organic Nepalese Black Tea
Rare Leaves Gold — Single Estate Organic Nepalese Black Tea
A Black Tea So Rare, It Changed Everything
Ten years ago, August Uncommon's founders tasted a Darjeeling-style tea from the misty highlands of Nepal — and it stopped them in their tracks. Full-bodied, malty, layered with roasted barley and clover honey. It was unlike anything they'd experienced. That tea became Rare Leaves Gold.
Grown at 1,800 meters above sea level in Kathmandu, Nepal, Gold is a tea that rewards patience, attention, and a quiet moment to yourself.
Flavor Profile
Flavor Notes: Roasted barley, clover, honey
Growing Region: Kathmandu, Nepal
Elevation: 1,800 meters
Ingredients: 100% Organic Darjeeling-Style Nepalese Black Tea
Infusions: 2–3 steeps
Why Gold Is Unlike Any Black Tea You've Tried
- 🏔️ Single estate — sourced from one specific farm in Nepal's highlands
- 🌿 100% organic — no pesticides, no shortcuts
- 🍯 Naturally sweet honey & malt notes — no sugar needed
- 🥛 Exceptional with milk — transforms into something almost dessert-like
- 🔄 2–3 infusions — each steep reveals new depth
- 🧲 Housed in a CNC-milled solid aluminum tin — airtight, light-tight, recyclable
The Rare Leaves Standard
Like precious gems, Rare Leaves teas are selected for their singular beauty and flavor. Every leaf is hand-picked at peak perfection, finished by skilled artisans, and sealed in the ultimate tea caddy — a solid aluminum tin CNC-milled to protect your tea from light, air, and time. It arrives in a sleek gift box with a magnetic closure, ready to give or to treasure.
Please note: Rare Leaves are final sale and excluded from the money-back guarantee due to the exceptional cost of producing this tea.
How to Brew Rare Leaves Gold
| Method | Temperature | Amount | Steep Time | Infusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot (black) | 200°F / 93°C | 1 tsp per cup | 3–4 minutes | 2–3x |
| With milk | 212°F / 100°C | 1.5 tsp per cup | 4–5 minutes | 1–2x |
Gold vs. Standard Darjeeling
| Rare Leaves Gold | Standard Darjeeling | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | ✅ Named single estate, Nepal | ❌ Blended, multiple farms |
| Organic | ✅ 100% | ⚠️ Varies |
| Packaging | ✅ Solid aluminum tin | ❌ Paper or tin-plate |
| Multiple infusions | ✅ 2–3 steeps | ❌ Usually single use |
| Flavor complexity | ✅ Barley, clover, honey layers | ⚠️ Simpler profile |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gold good with milk?
Yes — it's one of our top recommendations for milk tea. The malty, full-bodied character pairs beautifully with whole milk or oat milk.
Why is it final sale?
The cost of sourcing, hand-finishing, and packaging single-estate teas at this level is significant. Final sale allows us to offer Gold at a fair price without compromise.
How does it compare to the Rare Leaves Gift Set?
Gold is one of three teas in the All The Rare Leaves Gift Set. If you love Gold, the gift set lets you explore Black Pearl and Emerald alongside it — at a saving of nearly $30.