This relatively small garden in the hills of west Darjeeling backs right up to the border with Nepal and is one of the first tea estates to be planted in the district.  Of its two factories, one, built in 1888 the other erected in 2004, both are producing choice teas year after year.   As the story is told, Okayti got its name during the time of Queen Victoria, who apparently gave her approval (her royal  “OK”) year-after-year for teas offered by this wonderful garden out in the boonies.  The dry leaf is a brilliant mix of gold, rich browns, and soft greens.  The scent, too, is greenish with a profound floweriness and  hints of cocoa, raw nuts and spice.  The liquor features a vibrant astringency, nuttiness, toasted almonds, with some sweetness. It is a high-tone, vivacious tea; full and rich with suggestions of flowers and muscatel.  A signature tea for special occasions or for every special day!