A Partnership Rooted in Purpose
From Nepal's Hills
to Your Cup
A collaboration between Cliff Natural Tea and the Center for Indigenous Peoples' Research and Development (CIPRED), bringing sustainably grown Rosella tea from indigenous communities in Nepal to the United Kingdom.
About CIPRED
Center for Indigenous Peoples' Research and Development
Founded in Nepal, CIPRED is an indigenous-led organisation dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights, traditional knowledge, and cultural values of indigenous peoples. Based in Sundarbasti, Budhanilkantha, their work spans research, documentation, publication, and evidence-based policy advocacy.
Their Indigenous Food and Economy initiative inspires indigenous youth and women to generate income from their land and resources while staying connected to their roots, knowledge, values, and practices. This is where our support begins.
CIPRED operates across five core areas: Indigenous Food and Economy, Conservation and Biodiversity, Climate Change and Indigenous Resilience, Indigenous-led Research and Education, and Customary Governance and Tenure Rights.
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Thematic Areas
20+
Partner Organisations
Working Themes
- Indigenous Food and Economy
- Conservation, Biodiversity & Natural Resources
- Climate Change and Indigenous Resilience
- Indigenous-led Research, Education and Development
- Customary Governance and Tenure Rights
Community Impact
Training & Capacity Building
CIPRED conducts workshops, field training, and knowledge-sharing sessions with indigenous communities, equipping them with the skills and confidence to build sustainable livelihoods from their land.
Our Support
What began as a shared interest in indigenous food systems has grown into a direct supply partnership. Together, we are bringing Rosella tea cultivated by indigenous farming communities in Nepal to tea drinkers in the United Kingdom.
Source
Rosella is cultivated and harvested by indigenous communities in the hilly regions of Nepal, using traditional, chemical-free farming methods.
Support
CIPRED provides training, capacity building, and market access to the growers, ensuring fair compensation and skills development.
Deliver
Cliff Natural Tea brings the finished product to the UK, handled with care from farm to cup, preserving the quality at every stage.
The Rosella Journey
Grown with Care, Picked by Hand
Rosella (Hibiscus sabdariffa) thrives in Nepal's subtropical climate, where warm days and cool nights allow the calyces to develop their characteristic deep crimson colour and naturally tart flavour.
Each flower is hand-picked at peak maturity by local farmers who have cultivated this plant for generations. The careful, selective harvesting ensures only the finest calyces are chosen, preserving the integrity of every batch.
No synthetic pesticides, no industrial machinery. The rosella grows as it always has, nourished by the Nepalese soil and tended by hands that understand the land.
Traditional Processing
Washed, Sun-Dried, Preserved
After harvest, the rosella calyces are carefully hand-washed in clean water to remove any field dust, then laid out on drying beds under the Nepalese sun. This traditional sun-drying process takes several days, allowing the flowers to dry slowly and evenly.
Sun-drying is not just practical; it preserves the deep crimson pigmentation, the natural tartness, and the full spectrum of antioxidants that make rosella distinctive. No artificial heat, no chemical preservatives, and no shortcuts.
The result is a beautifully dried flower that brews into a vibrant ruby-red cup with a clean, tart flavour and a lingering fruity finish.
The Result
From Farm to Cup
Carefully Packaged
Once dried, the rosella is carefully sorted, quality-checked, and packaged for transport. Every stage is handled by the community that grew it.
Ready to Brew
The dried rosella brews into a stunning ruby-red infusion, naturally tart and caffeine-free. Enjoy hot or iced, on its own or with a touch of honey.