An Introduction to Indian Tea

The Indian tea is an epitome of taste, warmth and happiness. Tea brings cheers and this fact is well known to tea lovers all overt the world Being the largest producer of tea in the world India also consumes large amount of tea. "Chai" as tea beverage is known in India has become an essential part of daily life.

The range of teas in India consists of premium much in demand Darjeeling tea leaf from Darjeeling tea estates in West Bengal, the strong Assam tea leaf and brisk Nilgiri tea from Southern India. Each of the tea producing regions in India have their unique and distinct taste of which the tea drinkers know best. The varieties in India are the white tea leaf, black tea, green tea, and organic tea. Though consumption of the black tea leaf is wide spread, the green tea is also becoming popular for its taste and healthy properties.

Darjeeling tea estates

Darjeeling is situated in the Himalayan ranges in North Eastern India at height of 3000-5000 ft. Among the most expensive in the world Darjeeling tea leaf has a high flavor and quality. No wonder it is often referred to as the Champagne of Teas. Darjeeling also produces the finest of green tea with many estates producing organic version of green tea leaf for the health conscious as well. It is also the most preferred tea leaf in English tea rooms.

Assam tea

Assamese tea estates constitute the world's largest tea growing area. Assam tea leaf produces top quality dark liquor with full bodied flavor and strength and is a favorite with the Indian tea drinkers who prefer a good strong cup of tea in their daily lives.

Nilgiri tea

Nilgiri hills are also known as the blue mountains range in Southern India. The tea gardens are at a height of 1,000 to 3,000 ft. Nilgiri teas are mild and with characteristic bright & brisk liquor and light clean flavors.

India produces finest tea leaf in the World and the Darjeeling, Assam and Nilgiri tea are becoming very popular all over.