india tea facts

After Europeans discovered tea in China, the British took tea plants to India in order to cultivate and develop an alternative source for the growing European appetite. Indian is now one of the World's largest producers and home to some delightful and unique teas.

In page links: Southern India.

Northen India

Darjeeling

Darjeeling is renowned throughout the Western world as the champagne of teas. Darjeeling is nestled below the Himalayas. Air is clean and water is cyrstal clear. All vital components in producing high quality tea.

Darjeeling name originates from Tibetan, meaning 'Land of the Thunder Bolt.' Due to it's altitude, Darjeeling appears to touch the touch the sky and during storms is illuminated by lightening and shaken by the rolling thunder.

See also: Darjeeling photo galleries

Assam

India's most Easterly state is home to a distinct and robust tea. Assam is now India's largest tea producing region.

Dooars

Also located in West Bengal, the tea gardens of Dooars have in recent years seen increased investment and in turn improvements in quality and yields.

Southern India

Niligris

Near the old summer retreat of the British Raj. Niligris is not only a beautiful area, it is also a producer of some fine, distinct and beautiful teas.