The Himalayas are home to India's rarest tea varieties: 50 million to 1kg

On the majestic Himalayan slopes, under the full moon, Indian farmers race against time to have the most energetic tea buds. And because it's the most energetic, if you want it, you'll have to spend almost 50 million dong per kilogram.

The most expensive in the world

If you have a lot of flat toys that you missed out on Silver Tips Imperial tea , you'll have to cry. Since 2014, it has required you to spend $ 1,850 (equivalent to 43 million VND) just to buy 1kg. For now, according to Silvertipstea.com, you'll need 60 dollars / ounce, which is about $ 2,118 / kg, equivalent to about 49.5 million.

Silver Tips Imperial tea pot, also known as the mysterious Oolong.

Like "Every Money's ", Silver Tips Imperial tea is of course no needless but expensive. It is so rare that it is called the mysterious Oolong . Why is this tea so special, it is because it is . the essence of heaven and earth.

On the sloping back of the Himalayas, where the summit is snowed all year round. Making friends with the lord of the forest and forest elephants, imbued with the Buddhist incense from the temples lying craggy, towering between the ridge, Darjeeling green tea plantation (India) quietly radiates incense.

In order to be able to harvest this tea, people still have to look after the land, calculate it first, wait until the time is right.

Unlike other teas, mysterious Oolong is only harvested from March to October . People do not simply carry on the mountain and then bring the tea to bring it back, but they also have to look at the land, calculate it first, wait until it is the most suitable time.

The ritual must be conducted first and then picked after

The perfect time to carry out the mysterious Oolong harvest is the first full moon night of March, April, and May , at the time of the highest tide level, the water level in the stem of the tea tree drops to the lowest. The Indians believe that it is at this time that the air of heaven and earth harmonizes and crystallizes so the tea flavor is sweeter and tastier than ever.

Tea is only picked up during certain hours and times of the new year for such expensive prices.

On the day of the full moon, the farmers of Darjeeling Tea Garden will prepare a solemn ceremony. When the sun begins to set, it is time for men to play drums and women dance to pray under the torch.

Through 8pm, at the most radiant full moon, 80-100 newly selected farmers rushed to the mountainside, quickly picking tea. They also only broke up to 2 leaves of a tea bud.

They also only broke up to 2 leaves of a tea bud.

The taste of the mysterious Oolong will be changed if sunlight is contaminated, so farmers are forced to complete the work before dawn.

Enhances vitality and anti-aging

It takes about 4kg of fresh tea leaves to get 1kg of dry tea. While this Indian tea can be harvested in the period of March-October, people often pay a high price for tea buds that are picked and processed during the spring season (May 3-5).

It takes about 4kg of fresh tea leaves to get 1kg of dry tea.

They also said that if you combine Silver Tips Imperial tea with mango and flower fragrance, it will create an unexpected effect. It is to increase vitality and anti-aging.

In addition, the unique flavor of this mystical Oolong tea makes you feel refreshed, ecstatic as if you have just been born again.