Road to Tea
India has been known for its tea plantations since the 18th century. India became known for its road to tea through London, England as London imported most of their loose leaf tea from India as black tea was available and most Englishman drank the dark, flavorful tea while discussing business ventures.
India grows high quality tea as it has over 13,000 tea gardens and exports a majority of their loose leaf tea to the US, Canada, Europe and South America. India’s road to tea is noted for producing cut, torn and curled and orthodox tea. Most orthodox tea is high-quality large-loose leaf tea which sells for a high market price as the loose leaf tea grown on these estates is far above average quality.
India’s road to tea grows Assam and Darjeeling tea which is of the highest quality tea available. The regions where these loose leaf teas are grown is usually misty and damp during the monsoon season. Once infused the light astringent taste and overtones offer a unique muscatel liquor. Darjeeling loose leaf tea is hand-picked and grows some of the finest Darjeeling teas such as Goomtee, Puttabong, and Namring Upper Estate. Darjeeling loose leaf tea is usually sipped without milk or sugar and is best straight up.
Within the road to tea, wildlife roam throughout the land such as elephants, monkey’s, gazelle’s and birds and both loose leaf tea and animals can co-exist in harmony and survive throughout the seasons.
