Straight ・ Knyam / Kanyam
Knyam / Kanyam
A rare tea with a rich aroma, reminiscent of Darjeeling. (One of the author's favorites)
- Origin
- Nepal
- Liquor color
- Orange
- How to enjoy
- Best enjoyed as straight tea
About Knyam / Kanyam
This rare black tea comes from the Kanyam tea garden in the Ilam region of eastern Nepal. Grown in the same Himalayan range as Darjeeling, it possesses a similar rich and floral aroma, while being more accessible. It's a hidden gem that Darjeeling lovers should definitely try.
How to brew
Good tea comes down to three basics: the amount of leaves, fresh boiling water, and steeping time. Use about one teaspoon (3g) of leaves per cup, pour freshly boiled water at 95–100°C briskly over them, put the lid on the pot, and steep for 2.5–3 minutes. When the leaves circulate up and down in the pot (the 'jumping' effect), the aroma and flavor come out well.
- As a straight tea
- Enjoy the tea's natural aroma and liquor color. Steep for about 2.5–3 minutes; shorten it slightly if you find it too astringent. Pour out to the very last drop (the 'best drop') so the second cup keeps the same strength.
A general guide to brewing black tea. Adjust to the tea and your taste.