Caspian Reserve
Bud + first two leaves. Elegant, golden tips, refined liquor.
View grade →Single-estate tea · Zaqatala, Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani black tea, clearly from one place.
One estate in Zaqatala. Defined harvest windows. Documented quality. Reliable shipments.
Our origin
Zaqatala, in the foothills of the Greater Caucasus.
Our single estate sits between cool mountain air, mineral-rich soils, and high rainfall, creating distinctive leaf structure and clarity.
Everything we ship is from this estate, managed to one standard with traceability from field to container.
Explore our origin →Our grades
Five whole-leaf grades, one estate standard.
Highland Gold
First two leaves + bud. Balanced body, rounded sweetness.
View grade →Morning Harvest
Two leaves + bud. Bright, brisk infusion, ideal for daily blends.
View grade →Caucasus Leaf
Two to three leaves. Full-bodied, malty character.
View grade →Estate Breakfast
Three leaves and above. Strong, robust, built for breakfast blends.
View grade →Harvest windows
Harvested in windows, allocated with intent.
We plan by season, not estimates. Lot allocation is aligned with quality targets and confirmed availability.
View our harvest calendar →MaySpring lots
Delicate & aromatic
Delicate & aromatic
JuneStructured leaf
Brightness & balance
Brightness & balance
JulyPeak season
Fullness & strength
Fullness & strength
AugustLater season lots
Rounds & depth
Rounds & depth
For buyers
Sample before you allocate.
Evaluate our dry leaf, liquor, and harvest lot before volume discussions. We provide detailed lot information and shipment references with every sample box.
Request sample box →Begin with the sample box.
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