The first tea plantations were established in the Assam region of India, which has since become one of the country's major tea-producing areas. The cultivation of tea gradually expanded to other parts of India, including Darjeeling, Nilgiris, and Kangra.
The first tea plantations were established in the Assam region of India, which has since become one of the country's major tea-producing areas. The cultivation of tea gradually expanded to other parts of India, including Darjeeling, Nilgiris, and Kangra.
The production of tea powder involves a multi-step process applied to harvested tea leaves. This process typically includes withering, rolling, oxidation, and drying, though specific steps may vary depending on the type of tea being produced.
Indian Assam and Darjeeling tea are well known around the world. But India has many other tea producing regions. Black tea is still the most important tea type, but each of them has a special character that depends on a terroir. For example, the tropical monsoon climate in Assam gives a different flavor profile than cooler subtropical highland climate of Darjeeling. Assam teas are stronger, malty, and dark, while Darjeeling has much lighter muscatel and floral notes.
More than half of all Indian tea is produced in Assam and it was the home of the first Indian tea plantation dating back to the early 19th centruy. In 2019, Assam produced almost 716 millions kilograms of tea[5]. Today Assam is home to 803 tea estates, while the total number of all tea estates and small gardens is 49102. Whole life would not be enough to try all teas from Assam. Tea from Assam is described as malty, strong and full bodied. Different types may have different notes – from chocolate to tobacco. Although the most teas from Assam have broken leaves suitable for infusion into a strong cup of tea, full unbroken types are surprisingly gentle. They look beautiful too, with big leaves typical for the assamica tea plant.
Some of the world’s best black teas come from the Darjeeling area in the state of West Bengal. Tea production in Darjeeling is much lower, with only about 1 million kilograms per year, produced by 87 different tea gardens[8]. However, although the output is low, Darjeeling tea is renowned world—wide. Light and floral, with muscatel notes and a refreshing character, this tea is unlike any other black tea in the world. Compared to Assam, Darjeeling tea has small buds and leaves.
Nilgiri, a tea in the shadow of Assam and Darjeeling tea, is often included in many black tea blends. In fact, Nilgiri is the third biggest tea producing area in India, right after Assam and Dooars-Terai. Studies showed that Nilgiri is lower in caffeine than Assam, or even Darjeeling, but has much higher levels of manganese and cooper[9]. It’s lighter in flavor, but still full bodied, with flowery notes and copper color.
Kangra in Himachal Pradesh state produces tea of the similar flavor to Darjeeling, but for a stronger, daily cup of tea. Being norther on the map, Kangra was suitable for planting Chinese tea plants[11] with smaller tea buds and leaves and more delicate and fruity flavor than Assam tea. Kangra is one of the smallest Indian tea producing areas, smaller even than Darjeeling.
Although Karnataka state is producing mostly coffee, with around 9 million kilograms per year, tea is an important product too. The most popular tea may be Kelagur tea, from the Kelagur tea estate.
The state of Sikkim lies right next to the West Bengal and the city of Darjeeling. Teas too, have a lot of resemblance to Darjeeling teas, both in appearance and flavor. First flush is more floral, and has green-brown leaves with visible buds, while the second one will be more toasty. Tea production in Sikkim started only 50 years ago, on the Temi Tea Estate
Munnar in Kerala is another important Indian tea area, and an old one too. Placed on high altitudes, Munnar has a lot to offer in terms of freshness, briskness and flavor. In fact, some of the highest tea fields in the world can be found in this area
Second largest tea producing area in India. Dooars is popular for the CTC style, commonly used in making Indian Chai tea. CTC or cut-tear-curl is a type of tea that looks like small pellets and infuses into a strong brew.
The production of tea powder involves a multi-step process applied to harvested tea leaves. This process typically includes withering, rolling, oxidation, and drying, though specific steps may vary depending on the type of tea being produced.
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