Emerald Elevation
The origin story
A Himalayan green built for clarity, not ceremony
Kangra is the valley most tea drinkers have never heard of — a Himalayan region whose gardens survived an earthquake, a century of obscurity, and the long shadow of Darjeeling. Emerald Elevation is our functional green from these gardens: smooth, low in astringency, blended with whole botanicals to support steady, clean focus.
- Region
- Kangra Valley, Himachal Pradesh
- Sourcing
- Single estate
- Harvest
- Spring–summer harvest
- Garden
- ~4,500 ft
Tasting notes
What's in the cup
- Aroma Fresh meadow, gentle vegetal sweetness
- Body Soft, smooth, low astringency
- Finish Clean, calming, lightly sweet
Brewing guide
How to brew it well
Use fresh, filtered water. The leaf will tell you when it is ready — trust your nose before the clock.
Pairs well with
At the table
Steamed rice dishes
A natural companion
Honey on toast
Sweetness against meadow notes
A quiet desk
Built for the working afternoon
Questions
Before you brew
Where does this tea actually come from?
Kangra Valley, Himachal Pradesh — single estate. Every KVL single-estate tea traces to one garden, one flush, one harvest window, and our blends are built from estate teas we can name. If we can't trace it, we don't sell it.
How fresh is it?
Most commercial tea is 12–18 months old before it reaches a shelf. Ours travels from estate to your door in 4–8 weeks. Stored sealed, away from light and heat, it will hold its character for 12 months or more.
How many cups will I get?
A 2 oz (50 g) pouch brews roughly 20–25 cups; 3.5 oz (100 g) roughly 40–50. Most of our whole-leaf teas re-steep well, so the real number is usually higher.
What is the artwork on the tin?
Original artwork by Chitran, created for this tea. Each illustration draws from Indian cultural traditions and tells the story of this tea's character — a fusion of English and Hindu artistic traditions, and a different image for every tea we make.
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Product Info
Emerald Elevation
A rare high-altitude green tea from India's Kangra Valley — clean, vibrant, and wholly its own.
Our Emerald Elevation is sourced from the Kangra Valley of Himachal Pradesh — a growing region so niche that its teas rarely leave India. Cultivated at high altitude in the foothills of the Himalayas, this whole-leaf green tea is a quiet revelation.
The cup is clean and vibrant with a fresh grassy character, gentle natural sweetness, and a bright, refreshing finish.
A green tea that challenges everything you thought you knew about Indian tea.
Origin
Sourced from the Wah estate in the Kangra Valley, Himachal Pradesh — one of India's smallest and most distinctive tea-growing regions. At elevations exceeding 1,400 metres, surrounded by mountain streams and deodar forests, Kangra teas develop a delicacy and terroir character found nowhere else in India. This is one of the rarest teas in our catalog.
Ingredients
Kangra Valley Green Tea (Wah Estate, Himachal Pradesh) (100%)
Tasting Notes
Clean and vibrant with a fresh, grassy character, subtle natural sweetness, and a bright, lingering finish. A light-bodied cup with remarkable clarity — a green tea that expresses pure mountain terroir.
Steeping Guide
Tea: 1 tsp per cup
Water Temperature: 160–175°F (71–79°C)
Steep Time: 2–3 minutes
Best Enjoyed: Do not over-steep — this tea rewards restraint. Multiple infusions recommended.
Why You'll Love It
- Sourced from the Wah estate, Kangra Valley — rare outside India
- High-altitude Himalayan terroir in every cup
- Clean, vibrant green tea with natural sweetness
- 100% whole-leaf — single origin, nothing added
- One of the most distinctive teas in our catalog
Taste the Difference
We start where great tea begins — at origin. Our teas are sourced directly from India's most respected estates, then crafted using whole leaves and real botanicals to create blends that enhance — not mask — flavor.
- ✔ Whole-leaf teas only
- ✔ Real spices, herbs, and botanicals
- ✔ Estate-sourced base teas
- ✔ Blended for flavor — not to standardize
From estate to blend — without compromise.
© 2026 KVL Hill Garden Teas
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Sku:
FUN-KAN-GRN-P-1
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Brand:
KVL Hill Garden Teas
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