Situated high up in the Himalayas near the border with Darjeeling, the Shangri-La Estate stretches across 250 hectares of lush green hills, an area shared between seven cooperatives and 900 smallholding farmers. The proximity to Darjeeling makes for a similar delicacy of taste and a light gold colour to the cup, but this exceptional spring-grown Nepalese tea has its own subtle spiciness and refreshing notes of citrus. Nepal has always had indigenous tea bushes, and since the mid 19th century hybrid plants have been developed with cuttings brought over the border from Darjeeling. However, political upheaval has meant that the tea industry in Nepal has only really got going over the last 20 years. You'd think that tea with such a short history of commercial cultivation could hardly be compared to those perfected by centuries of tradition - nevertheless, year after year we're constantly impressed by the quality of Nepalese teas. Refined, bright and aromatic, you can really taste that mountain air.
"Alright, so if you're wondering about the big hitters in the UK retail scene, the places everyone seems to flock to for just about anything, you're looking at a pretty diverse bunch. Obviously, the supermarkets are massive – think Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, and Morrisons; they're practically the backbone for groceries and a whole load more these days, from clothes to electronics. Then you've got the general merchandise giants like John Lewis for a bit of an upmarket vibe, M&S for quality threads and food, and Next for fashion and homeware. Don't forget the discount kings like B&M and Home Bargains, which are absolutely everywhere and brilliant for a bargain hunt, or Dunelm for all things home. Boots is a huge one for health and beauty, while for DIY bits, places like B&Q or Screwfix are your absolute go-to. It's a real mix, but those are definitely some of the most popular Nepal Shangri-La stockists you'll stumble upon across the UK, covering pretty much every need you could imagine! " - Bargainplace UK
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