▶India's top three teas

What is Indian black tea?

Darjeeling black tea produced in India is one of the world's top three famous teas, and India is a producer of high-quality black tea.

In the 1840s , when India was under British rule, a plant hunter named Robert Fortune was sent to China by the British and brought back Chinese species of seedlings to Darjeeling, India, which led to a significant expansion of black tea production in India. Darjeeling black tea made from Chinese species of seedlings is so mellow that it has been called the "champagne of black tea," and continues to captivate black tea fans around the world.

Darjeeling <br>Darjeeling is located at the foot of the Himalayas.
This black tea has been selected as one of the world's top three teas and is so rich and mellow that it is called the "champagne of black teas." It is best enjoyed straight.
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Assam is a state located in northeastern India. The Upper Assam region, located on the banks of the Brahmaputra River, has fertile, mineral-rich soil that creates a sweet and rich flavor. Perfect for drinking straight, as a milk tea, lemon tea, or chai.
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Nilgiri <br>The Nilgiri region is located in southern India. In the local language, "Nil" means blue and "Giri" means mountain range. The region is named after the purple flowers of the Neelakurinji tree, which bloom once every 12 years, dyeing the gently sloping mountains purple. Enjoy it straight, with lemon, honey lemon, iced tea, as a refreshing milk tea, or as a base for cocktails.
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