Red Panda Network Tea in Nepal - Lake Missoula Tea Company
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Red Panda Network Tea in Nepal

Red Panda at Choyatar Community Forest, photo credit Sonam Tashi Lama

Red Panda at Choyatar Community Forest, photo credit Sonam Tashi Lama

Like the Asian Elephant, the Red Panda is an endangered mammal native to the Eastern Himalayas and Southwestern China. Habitat loss from deforestation and poaching remains the root causes of its endangerment. Red Pandas — part of the bear family — are more threatened with extinction than their relatives in China — the Giant Panda. Pandas are Musteloids, a superfamily of carnivoran mammals that include wolverines, raccoons and weasels. They weigh between 7-33 pounds, are great climbers, and feed on fresh bamboo shoots and leaves, and their blossoms and fruits.

There are two subspecies — the Himalayan and the Chinese red panda — and they diverged genetically about 250,000 years ago. The Himalayan Red Panda is found in Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet, and lives in both coniferous and temperate broadleaf forests. The Nepalese tea farm we source from is connected to the Red Panda Network. The Network is part of several community-based conservation programs in Nepal to help recover the species.

The tea farm nestles at the foothills of Mt. Kangchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world. This is the forested habitat of the Red Panda. Given the higher elevation, the tea produced yields a soft, sweet, flowery flavor — a balance of light, air and the water coming off the Himalayas.

Your purchase of our tea with the Red Panda Network symbol supports sustainable economic practices for the people in this mountainous region. This in turn promotes conservation activities protecting the eastern Himalaya habitat of these threatened animals.

Products

Panda White

Citrus, raisin and mountain freshness are what you get with a cup of this organic white tea. Decadence from the Himalaya.
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Panda Ruby Red

A decadent black from Nepal. Notes of malty molasses and prune dominate.
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Panda Gold

Husky notes of sweet and wood. A fresh taste of high mountain Himalaya in your tea cup.
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Panda White

Citrus, raisin and mountain freshness are what you get with a cup of this organic white tea. Decadence from the Himalaya.
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Red Panda Network

Panda Ruby Red

A decadent black from Nepal. Notes of malty molasses and prune dominate.
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Brooke Blackler
I've been going to Lake Missoula Tea Company for years, and recently have had the privilege of putting some of their tea in my store. The quality of the tea is fantastic, and the blends are delightful. I have also attended one of their tasting / learning events and it was great. I highly recommend their downtown store for meeting with friends, family or even just for a nice place to go and have a cup of perfectly brewed tea.
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Tim Specht
Amazing variety great prices and they'll brew top shelf teas you may be reluctant to buy before trying for a dollar more. Great selection for Missoula. Friendly knowledgeable staff and beautiful tea sets and accessories
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Nathaniel Klein
Best store in Montana possibly in all of the United States. I don't know. This is the first Gong Fu tea shop I've ever been to. I came in for a matcha whisk because I donated mine to a museum. Before I left a random customer who was introduced to me as a regular bought me tea. I hugged him which isn't something I normally do. But I was incredibly thankful. Then the man behind the counter gave me a free sample. I went in looking for a simple tool and left with tea and a happy spirit. I am looking forward to making it back as soon as possible! I loved it. I think it will always hold a special place in my blood pumping organ.
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Chiara Giovanni
We are major tea snobs and I was absolutely delighted by this store. There are the usual suspects as well as shelves of unique, hand-picked teas. Highly recommend the Golden Snail :) It was really special being able to try whatever tea I wanted before buying. I'm looking forward to subscribing to their tea club. I would love to come back: everything was delicious.
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Andrea PNW
Amazing tea! Beyond my expectations and well worth the stop! Delightful service and amazing blends! If you are in the area I would highly recognize them. I will be ordering blends online-they are so good!