Panda Gold is our heartiest tea from the high mountains of Nepal. The flavor profile covers an enormous range, from the deep, earthy foundation to the complex and lingering aromatics. While some teas are easy to pin down, Panda Gold defies an easy summary. It has no loud notes or rough edges. Instead, the flavor develops slowly, gradually. Every sip seems to linger a long, long time. Whether you like a woodsy sweetness, or a fruity–spicy black tea—or anything in between—there’s something here for you. This tippy tea is good for multiple steeps. Or if you prefer a stouter cup, try one longer steep; Panda Gold has virtually no astringency. We directly source this single-origin black tea through the Red Panda Network in Nepal. Red pandas, like many endangered animals, have been driven near to extinction due to poaching and deforestation. We’re proud to carry this tea, and to support the Network’s important mission of restoring red panda habitat, while also building a sustainable economy on the ground. Purchase of Panda Gold directly impacts the Red Panda Network in Nepal. Think of these contributions as you steep and drink this tea.