Autum flush in Fikkal at Lalipma Speciality Teas, Nepal 🤎💛🇳🇵

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In the Ilam tea-growing region in Nepal, where Fikkal is located, the harvesting for 2026 is approaching its end. The autumn flush generally runs from late September through October and sometimes into November, depending on altitude, rainfall, and temperature. This year, the monsoon in Nepal officially ended on October 14th, approximately 12 days later than usual. But as we know, the global weather on our planet is not as predictable as it used to be.

The tea balls in Bibeks hand are called Amam. It's a Nepalese version of a Pu-erh dtea. Bibek also calls them the "Kanon Ball Tea Balls". Rea more about this fantastic tea here!

The later ending of the monsoon probably left the soil with good moisture reserves. That might be the reason why the tea bushes in Bibek's garden are still producing vigorous new shoots now in late October, as you can see in his photograph below.

Bibek reports no noticeable deterioration in leaf quality, despite the somewhat disrupted weather. This suggests that the delayed monsoon has not seriously interfered with Bibek's autumn harvest. It may even have helped sustain growth into November. But of course, we cannot establish that without comparing previous seasons.

Bibek Rai is plucking tea in his biodiverse garden. As you can see, it's warm and lush, and the tea leaves are still growing. Bibek's family tea garden is called Lalipma Speciality Teas.

High grown, sustainable teas

Nepalese autumn flush teas are often described as rounded and mellow, with honeyed, fruity, or woody sweet notes. Since the teas from Lalipma are harvested and produced with great care, by hand and hand-rolled or only rolled with the help of small machines, the leaves are kept whole and the aromas and flavors are layered with finesse and feeling that only skilled human hands can accomplish. Other factors that are favorable for the quality of teas in regions like Fikkal, Nepal are, of course, the high altitude and the subtropical weather conditions. These factors make the leaves grow and mature slower, and they also bring the tea bushes to a rest in the winter, which in turn will develop even more good aromas in the first flush in spring, 2027!

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Moving with nature

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), autumn belongs to the Metal element, and winter to Water. Here in the Northern Hemisphere, we are now approaching the transition from letting go and making space in fall to rest and restoration in winter. Rather than resisting the dark, colder days, we can embrace their invitation to slow down, nourish ourselves with warming food, beautiful teas, an extra blanket, and the gentle glow of candles and cozy lights.

I have several beautiful teas from Bibek Rai. On November 1st I will offer some of them to a special price at @Långbrogård. Hope to see you there! 😊 👊🏻 👏🏻

On Sunday, November 1st, I will be in Långbrolanthandel at Långbrogård! To celebrate the season and beautiful specialty teas from Nepal, I will offer selected teas from Bibek at a special price! Come take advantage of this offer that will only last on November 1st when the store is open, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.! A warm welcome! 🫖🌱🇳🇵