Slasha Umiam First Birth Tea ( Rarest Reserve )

The First Gift of the Plant, As Pure as a Mother’s First Offering

When a woman becomes a mother for the first time, and holds her child close to nourish it, that moment carries a quiet sacredness—pure, unrepeatable, and deeply emotional. It is a beginning shaped by patience, care, and a love that has long waited to unfold.

In much the same way, this tea marks the first offering of the plant after three years of silent growth. Season after season, the plant gathers strength from the earth, the rain, and the sun—untouched and unhurried—until it is finally ready to give. And when it does, those first tender leaves carry a purity that can never be recreated again.

From the serene waters of Umiam Lake, this rare first brew comes to life—the very first tea offered by the plant since it was planted. Born in Slasha, an untouched land cradled by the heavenly presence of the lake, this tea is carefully plucked by indigenous tribal hands and crafted entirely by hand, in harmony with nature. Pure, organic, and deeply rooted in its origin, it carries not just flavor, but a story of land, people, and time.

This is not merely tea—it is the plant’s first voice, its most innocent and heartfelt expression, a rare gift shaped by devotion and the quiet rhythm of nature.

An Offering of Light, Born on a Sacred Day

Born during the sacred days of Navratri, this tea carries a deeper spiritual essence—one that goes beyond time and craft. Navratri, the nine auspicious nights devoted to the divine feminine, is a journey of energy, devotion, and transformation, where each day honors a different form of the Goddess.

This rare tea was brought to life on the seventh day—an especially powerful moment dedicated to Goddess Kalaratri. Known as the remover of darkness, she is the force that destroys negativity and illuminates the path with strength, protection, and positive energy. Her presence is both fierce and nurturing—a symbol of transformation, where shadows dissolve to make way for light.

On this sacred day, as prayers echoed and the air carried a quiet devotion, these leaves were crafted—absorbing not just the essence of the land, but the spiritual energy of the moment itself. It is believed that what is created under such alignment carries a rare purity, a deeper vibration.

This tea, therefore, is more than a harvest. It is a gift born in an auspicious time—infused with devotion, protected by divine energy, and shaped by a moment where nature and spirit moved as one.

DESCRIPTION

From the serene embrace of Umiam Lake comes an offering of extraordinary rarity—just 450 grams ever crafted. This is not merely a tea, but the very first expression of the plant, a moment years in the making, shaped by silence, patience, and the untouched purity of its land.

Kissed by the gentle mists that rise from the lake, the cup reveals an immensely smooth, lively, and silken character. It opens with a delicate floral note, reminiscent of white magnolia—soft, luminous, and pure—carrying the untouched soul of its origin. As the infusion settles, tender hints of sweet berries begin to unfold, adding a subtle aromatic lift that feels both fresh and graceful.

At its heart, ripe mango notes bring a rounded sweetness, while buttery undertones weave seamlessly with a faint nuance of green olive, creating a texture that is both unique and deeply refined. The journey concludes with a gentle lemony brightness, leaving the palate clean, uplifted, and quietly lingering—like a memory that refuses to fade.

This is more than a rare tea. It is the plant’s first gift—an expression of purity, a reflection of place, and a fleeting moment of nature captured in its most innocent form.

The Experience

Aroma

Sweet floral-fruity, hint of wild olives

Appearance

Champagne

Palate

White magnolia, sweet berries, mango, butter, green olive, lemon

Instruction per cup

2.5g 180ml water 80°c 3-4min

Date of Plucking - 25th March 2026

Cultivar - P312

* This is an organic tea and completely handmade, no machinery used.