Grown in the Northern hills of Bengal, the Darjeeling tea is known across the world for its intense aroma and 'musky, spicy' flavour. Since its origin in mid-1840, Darjeeling tea has been widely grown in Kalimpong district of West Bengal, India.
Is Darjeeling famous for its tea?
Darjeeling produces about 10,000 tonnes of tea every year and employs about 45,000 women who work as tea pluckers. Image caption, Darjeeling tea, often called the fine wine of teas, is famous for its special aroma and is preferred by connoisseurs around the world.7 Oct 2013
How is Darjeeling different from black tea?
Though Darjeeling is an Indian-grown tea (from, you got it, Darjeeling), the leaves are actually Chinese. It's lighter and less astringent than most black tea, but more layered and complex than most greens. The same Darjeeling tea from the same plantation will taste different depending on when it's harvested.
Why Darjeeling tea is so expensive?
Since these teas are produced in lower quantities, their prices climb up as demand soars. Sometimes, teas, such as the Darjeeling Tea are sold in private auctions to large tea houses in Europe, America, and Japan. Besides, the leaves of these teas are often plucked on rare and special days.
What is so special about Darjeeling tea?
The unique flavor of Darjeeling comes from Chinese tea genetics mixing with Indian terroir—plus the intricacies of harvesting and processing. It's lighter and less astringent than most black tea, but more layered and complex than most greens.
How expensive is Darjeeling tea?
Darjeeling tea is also one of the world's most expensive - some of it has fetched prices of up to $850 (£647) per kg. The tea is also India's first Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) product.5 Aug 2017
Why is Darjeeling tea so hard to find?
In addition to its small size, production is low due to its colder climate. Plant growth is slow, and harvesting is difficult, with tea plants growing on slopes of sixty or seventy degrees. Less than one percent of all India's tea is produced in Darjeeling, so there is never enough tea for demand.10 May 2021
Is Darjeeling tea a GI?
Both these premium teas have been registered as a GI in the country with effect from , which means that any teas sold as Darjeeling white and green teas in the domestic market without GI will not be considered authentic teas. “Darjeeling black tea is already registered as GI.18 Nov 2019
Why Darjeeling tea is given geographical indication?
Darjeeling tea is one of the Indian Geographical Indication. The quality, reputation and characteristics of Darjeeling tea are essentially attributable to its geographical origin. It possesses a flavor and quality which sets it apart from other teas, giving it the stature of a fine vintage wine.7 Sept 2017
Which is the first Indian product to get GI tag?
Darjeeling Tea
Under which act Darjeeling tea is protected?
Trade Marks Act, 1999
How tea came to Darjeeling?
Most of the tea bushes in Darjeeling owe their origin to tea seeds from China “smuggled” out by famous Scot adventurer and botanist Robert Fortune nearly 200 years ago. They followed a torturous winding path like the roads here of skewed global trade and politics of the colonial era.Most of the tea bushes in Darjeeling owe their origin to tea seeds from China “smuggled” out by famous Scot adventurer and botanist Robert Fortune nearly 200 years ago. They followed a torturous winding path like the roads here of skewed global trade and politics of the colonial era.17 May 2013
Where did Darjeeling tea come from?
Darjeeling: The Darling of Indian Teas It is often considered one of the finest teas in the world. For a tea to be called Darjeeling, it needs to come from the Darjeeling district, state of West Bengal, India.8 Mar 2018
Who is the owner of Darjeeling?
Darjeeling
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