Honeybee

Nepalese Oolong Tea, Meghma, Nepal

Honeybee is produced in tiny quantities by our dear friend Madan Tamang at his family’s Meghma Tea Estate. At 7,000 feet, it is one of the highest, and most remote, tea growing areas in the world! This gorgeous hand-crafted, oolong tea is made using traditional Taiwanese methods adapted for use in Nepal. After plucking, the leaves are hand rolled, covered with cloth and spread out on a table to dry. When infused, the tea exudes the aroma of native Daphne bholua and Rhododendron plants, with a slight touch of honey and fruit. Honeybee is one of our most popular favorites, and is perfect any time of day. Enjoy hot or iced.

Be sure to check out our exclusive Behind The Cup interview with the producer of this tea. It’s a remarkable story of one man’s passion for oolong tea and for the slowly disappearing Rhododendron forests in his beloved Nepal.

Origin	Meghma Estate / Ilam, Nepal view on a map →
Tags	All Our Teas , Mild Teas , Nepal , Oolong Tea
Brewing	1 tsp. / 6oz cup 160 - 180° boiling water 3 minute infusion
Average Rating	4.84 from 50 review(s)

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just enjoyed Hneybee and my new Bodhum.........

4 Reviewed on 3/22/2009 by gini, Oak Brook, IL

I just received and thoroughly enjoyed my new Bodhum Ceylon tea maker and Honeybee tea. What a treat both were. I highly recommend each to anyone who wants to enjoy a very tasty and easy tea experience.

Great aroma, smooth flavor

5 Reviewed on 11/20/2008 by Alexis Vinn, New York, NY

Honeybee has a great, fresh aroma and smooth flavor. I look forward to many more purchases. Thanks.

Soothing

5 Reviewed on 11/17/2008 by Sharon B., Dallas, TX

One of the most delicious oolongs I have tasted.

Delicious tea

5 Reviewed on 9/25/2008 by Brian Mahlo, Chicago, IL

One of my favorites.

Honeybee Tea-rrific!

5 Reviewed on 1/31/2008 by Shen

Lovely! Intoxicating aroma! Delicately fruity with hints of honey and pepper! A cold weather comfort!

Exquisite flavor

5 Reviewed on 11/27/2007 by Mark

Honeybee is one of the most exquisite teas I've ever sipped. I was intrigued by the story of Madan Tamang, and was delighted by his tea. Its wonderful to feel closer to the source of these teas.

fresh and fruity

4 Reviewed on 11/15/2007 by Mary

fruity aromas, lovely tea

Possibly the best tea ever!

5 Reviewed on 10/30/2007 by Ken

Honeybee is quite possibly the best tea ever! The smell of this tea is rich in honey and fruit. Delightful!

Smooth

5 Reviewed on 10/14/2007 by toni

beautiful tea! The leaves greet you with an outstanding smell and when infused it is really out of this world.

Lovely tea

4 Reviewed on 9/19/2007 by Alessa

Honeybee is the first Nepalese oolong I have tried. I was not disappointed. This is a lovely, fragrant cup of tea.

Honeybee is a very special tea

5 Reviewed on 8/13/2007 by Prakash

I've been drinking Honeybee every day since I received my simple leaf order. I never knew what an oolong was, and this is a lovely way to find out. Thank you. The tea reminds me of hill stations in India, lovely aromas, and perfect to sip on a cool day.

Smooth Fruity Flavor

5 Reviewed on 8/4/2007 by Daniel

The aroma jumps out at you when you first open the bag, giving a taste of things to come. Honeybee does not disappoint in every aspect - from aroma, to flavor. It lasted about 4 infusions.

Great aromatics!

4 Reviewed on 6/23/2007 by Phyll

Cumin, oregano and white pepper! Fresh and expressive.

Lovely

5 Reviewed on 6/6/2007 by Avinash

I just read Mr. Sheng's writeup about this oolong on the tching website. As a customer of yours, I have to say I agree with everything he says. This is a truly GREAT tea!

Excellent Oolong

5 Reviewed on 6/1/2007 by Blake

I've been dying to try a south asian oolong - Honeybee has made me realize how Indians and Nepalese make such wonderful tea. Honeybee is really outstanding on many levels. It is bright and full bodied, with a delicious aftertaste of honey. Aptly named!

I couldn't resist

5 Reviewed on 5/15/2007 by Ashleigh

Well, I came back like I said, and bought a bunch more, for myself and as gifts for friends. Honeybee just seems to taste better every time.

Really delicious

5 Reviewed on 5/15/2007 by jodie2000

I received Honeybee as a mother's day gift from my son. I don't think I have ever tasted a tea quite like this one. I can taste the honey flavor, but it also has definite characteristics of Darjeeling tea. My husband and I are drinking this tea several times a day/

A palate pleaser!

5 Reviewed on 5/3/2007 by skyedog

This is one of my favorite teas, it everything it is said to be in the description. It is light yet full of flavor. I enjoy it anytime of day but mostly in the afternoon or early evening!

Terrific

5 Reviewed on 4/30/2007 by Ashleigh

I bought Honeybee along with the Iced Tea Infuser Jug (Ceylon) and gave the cold infused iced tea recipe a try. The results were delicious. Thanks very much for the very fast shipping and for the free samples I received along with my order. I'll definitely be coming back.

Classic

5 Reviewed on 4/9/2007 by amd_2000

Honeybee is one of the few teas I have tried this year that I really love.

Superb

5 Reviewed on 3/29/2007 by William

Honeybee really opened my eyes to how delicious a "real" cup of tea can be. The Dali Lama himself would be impressed. Can't wait to try the iced tea recipe with this!

Outstanding

5 Reviewed on 3/26/2007 by Michael

One of the best teas I have tasted this year.

lovely tea

5 Reviewed on 3/24/2007 by elizabeth

thanks so much for this tea. it is delicious.

Truly Wonderful

5 Reviewed on 3/10/2007 by Chandy

I'm with Bill. The customer service is really outstanding. They promptly replied to my questions and the tea was shipped very quickly. I was quite surprised actually at just how fast it arrived. About Honeybee - it is really delicious. I dont think I have everhad an oolong tea before and this is just amazing. Great job Simple Leaf!

Delicious. Simply Delicious.

5 Reviewed on 2/24/2007 by Bill

I am really enjoying this tea every day. I'm glad I was introduced to this site and to this tea. The customer service is outstanding and the tea is great. Honeybee is my favorite.

A great tea

5 Reviewed on 12/19/2006 by Adam Guenle

This was a first for me - I've never tried a Nepal tea before, let along an oolong. I am hooked. This has a wonderful nose and a really delicious honey aftertaste. A great buy and highly recommended.

lovely

5 Reviewed on 11/20/2006 by Karen

brilliant flavour

a decent cup

3 Reviewed on 11/2/2006 by Brett

this was good, but not as good as american breakfast. i guess i dotn like oolongs as much as black tea

Wonderful tea

5 Reviewed on 10/28/2006 by Lisa

This reminds me of honey.

nice flavor

5 Reviewed on 10/16/2006 by Ben

Lovely honey taste

5 Reviewed on 10/8/2006 by Alison Dye

I just got this as a gift, and I have to say, you've got me hooked. I shall certainly be buying more of this.

A great buy

5 Reviewed on 10/3/2006 by Adam

I bought this oolong not knowing what to expect and was very surprised when I tasted it. Other reviewers are correct in that it is a bit like a Darjeeling because of its muscatel aroma. However, the similarities stop there. It's got this wonderful honey flavor that really stands out. I could smell it as I opened the package, so it seems very fresh. I drink this every day. Haven't tried it iced yet, but I'm sure it would be delightful.

darjeeling-ish

5 Reviewed on 9/27/2006 by Zak

This tastes a lot like a great darjeeling. very very good tea.

Beautiful tea

5 Reviewed on 9/21/2006 by tealover

The perfect afternoon tea

5 Reviewed on 9/1/2006 by A Fan

I can't imagine afternoons without this. I'll be a regular customer for sure.

Delicate flavor

5 Reviewed on 8/31/2006 by Amar

A rare treat indeed. Didn't even know Nepal produced tea, let alone of such high quality.

Sensational Teas

5 Reviewed on 8/30/2006 by tealover

My wife loved this tea and we will definitely be repeat customers. The tea arrived fast and was nicely wrapped in green tissue paper. Very cute!

very mild, very flavorful

5 Reviewed on 8/28/2006 by beanie

i strongly recommend this tea to anyone wishing to try an Oolong tea.

Good for the Oolong Newbie

5 Reviewed on 8/27/2006 by Michael

My experience with oolongs is pretty limited. This was a great tea for someone like me. I really enjoyed the honey flavor and learned the cold-infused method from the blog. I encourage everyone to learn about Oolongs and try this tea. A great adventure!

great oolong for the money

5 Reviewed on 8/27/2006 by teaguy

Excellent Oolong.

coffee

5 Reviewed on 8/25/2006 by yordano

i like it

yordano

5 Reviewed on 8/25/2006 by alejandro

yes

A fine oolong

4 Reviewed on 8/25/2006 by Cathy

A nice oolong

4 Reviewed on 8/24/2006 by GT

Great tea!

5 Reviewed on 8/23/2006 by JT

Truly wonderful

5 Reviewed on 8/16/2006 by Tea taster

Congratulations on procuring this exquisite tea - the honeysuckle flavour comes through so smoothly. A sheer delight to look at the infused leaves opening up in the pot.

Excellent iced

5 Reviewed on 8/16/2006 by Daniel

I tried the iced tea recipe from the blog, and what can I say? Simply amazing.

Very flavorful

5 Reviewed on 8/15/2006 by KG

Unique flavor. Honey, and something else, cant put my finger on it. I love it.

Afternoon Delight!!

5 Reviewed on 8/13/2006 by Sharon

This is the best cold brew I have ever had. I look forward to to my afternoon break with Honeybee and so do many of my co-workers.

Nice honey flavor

5 Reviewed on 8/11/2006 by Meredith

Large - 4 oz Item # 21140001 Makes 60 cups	$13.95 ($0.23/cup)
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