Forest Pick Wild Black Tea with Galangal – Handcrafted Tea from the Forests of Manipur

Forest Pick Wild Black Tea with Galangal is a distinctive blend that brings together robust black tea and wild forest-grown galangal, also known as Thai ginger. Sourced from deep within the forests of Manipur, the galangal used in this tea grows naturally in the wild, untouched by cultivation. Found beneath dense forest canopies, these roots are foraged carefully, preserving their raw, earthy character and natural intensity.

The strength of black tea forms a bold base, while galangal adds a warm, spicy depth that feels grounding and aromatic. Together, they create a cup that is powerful yet balanced, reflecting the untamed landscape from which the ingredients originate.

What is Wild Tea?

Wild teas are made from tea trees (camellia Sinensis ) which are grown wild in the forest. Unlike conventional tea estate or cultivated tea bushes, wild teas are ungroomed and unfurnished by any commercial activity. The plants are not owned or managed by any commercial entity. They grow much bigger and taller, production is much lesser, picking is much more difficult because of the terrain & tree size and most WILD TEA are hand crafted.

Why You’ll Love This Tea

• A bold black tea blended with wild forest-grown galangal.
• Crafted from wild-grown green tea leaves and naturally sun-dried galangal
• A tea that feels raw, rooted, and distinctly regional.
• Made in Manipur’s biodiverse forests, where nature nurtures every leaf

Health Benefits

• Contains naturally occurring antioxidants present in black tea.
• Provides caffeine that helps support alertness and focus.
• In Manipur, galangal has traditionally been used in herbal infusions consumed during cold seasons to keep the body warm.

Best Time to Drink

Well suited for morning or afternoon when you want a strong, grounding cup.

Best When Paired With

Indian: Savoury Snacks, Roasted Foods and Spiced Biscuits
South East Asian: Savoury Rice Dishes and Mildly Spiced Snacks
Continental: Savoury Crackers, Toast and Rustic Bakes

The Tea Story

Forest Pick is a brand rooted in the idea of respectful foraging and small-batch craftsmanship. It celebrates ingredients that grow wild in their natural ecosystems, sourced carefully from forests rather than farms. In the forests of Manipur, galangal grows untamed beneath thick vegetation, thriving in rich soil and humid conditions. Local foragers venture deep into these forests to identify and harvest mature galangal roots, ensuring minimal disruption to the environment.

This philosophy of forest picking is carried through every step of the tea’s creation. Combined with carefully selected black tea, the wild galangal brings an authentic expression of place, resulting in a tea that reflects the landscape, culture, and quiet resilience of Manipur’s forest regions.

Every sip of Forest Pick Wild Black Tea with Galangal tells this story — of a land where tea trees thrive untamed, nourished only by nature. It’s more than a drink — it’s a taste of the wild, captured gently in your cup.