TEA

India’s tea plantations are situated in select regions with ideal weather conditions, including moderate temperatures and abundant rainfall. These optimal conditions, coupled with the country’s rich tea-growing heritage, make India the world’s top tea producer and exporter.

Darjeeling Tea

Darjeeling tea is grown on the picturesque hills of Darjeeling, at elevations ranging from 600 to 2000 meters above sea level. With an average rainfall of 300 cm, the unique climate produces a tea that is distinct from any other in the world. Some of the teas produced here can fetch more than US$ 200 per kilogram, thanks to their exceptional taste, aroma, and color. When brewed, the tea has a pale lemon to rich amber color and a remarkable degree of visual brightness, depth, and body. The flavor is complex, with pleasing attributes of aroma, bouquet, and point, and a mellow, smooth, round, delicate, mature, sweet, lively, dry, and brisk taste.

Assam Tea

Assam Tea is grown on the plains at elevations ranging from 45 to 60 meters above sea level with an average rainfall of 350 cm, giving it a unique taste. Known for its rich, deep-amber color, it is famous for its full-bodied, brisk, strong, and malty character, making it a perfect tea to wake up to. The second flush orthodox Assam teas are highly valued for their rich taste, bright liquors, and are considered among the finest teas in the world.

Nilgiris Tea

Nilgiris Teas are grown at elevations ranging from 1000 to 2500 meters above sea level, with an annual rainfall of 200 cm, making it a unique tea growing region. This tea is deliciously fragrant, exquisitely aromatic, and has delicate floral notes with a golden yellow liquor. Its crisp, brisk, and bright taste is followed by lingering notes of dusk flowers, with a creamy mouthfeel that makes it a perfect tea to unwind after a stressful day.

Munnar Tea

Munnar Teas are grown at elevations ranging from 950 to 2600 meters above sea level with an annual rainfall of 350 cm. The tea has a clean and medium-toned fragrance of sweet biscuit in a dip malt. The liquor is a beautiful golden yellow with an orange depth and a rounded cup. The tea is strong-bodied with lively briskness and a touch of fruit, and it leaves a sweet lingering note in the finish. Munnar’s breathtaking hills and valleys make for an inspiring morning of tea. Discover the unexpected.

Sikkim Tea

Located at elevations ranging from 1000 to 2000 meters above sea level, Sikkim’s tea gardens receive an annual rainfall of 300 cm, making it the perfect location for cultivating tea. The first flush of Sikkim Tea, harvested during springtime, has a unique taste and aroma with a refined golden liquor that has a light floral finish and a hint of lingering sweetness. The second flush produces a toasty brew that is strong yet smooth, while the Monsoon Flush creates a full-bodied cup with a mellow taste. The final flush or Autumn Flush has a well-rounded taste with a light hint of warm spices, making it a perfect end to the seasons of tea. In addition to these black teas, Sikkim also produces delicate white tea, flowery green tea, and fruity, fragrant Oolong tea.

COFFEE

Coffee in India is grown in ecologically sensitive regions of the Western and Eastern Ghats under a thick natural shade canopy. These regions are considered one of the 25 biodiversity hotspots of the world. Coffee farming contributes significantly to sustain the unique bio-diversity of the region and also aids in the socio-economic development in the remote hilly areas. India primarily grows Robusta and Arabica coffee, which are popularly exported to the world. The Western Ghats, spread over the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, are the traditional coffee-growing regions in India.