Darjeeling Tea Garden

📍Darjeeling tea is a tea made from Camellia sinensis var. sinensis that is grown and processed in the Darjeeling or Kalimpong Districts in West Bengal, India. Out of all the heavenly abodes in India, 📍Darjeeling is one of the most exquisite places this nation has to offer. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Darjeeling is the Mecca of tea producing regions. With its tantalising aroma and captivating flavour, a cup of Darjeeling tea is just irresistible. 📍7 Health Benefits of Darjeeling Tea Provides Essential Antioxidants. Darjeeling tea is abundant in antioxidants such as thearubigins and theaflavins. ... Reduces the Risk of Cancer. ... Ensures Adequate Hydration. ... Relieves Stress. ... Boosts Cardiovascular Health. 6 Facilitates Weight Loss. Lowers the Likelihood of Parkinson's Disease. 📍Darjeeling tea is a black tea cultivated in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India. The tea is distinct from other Indian black teas such as Assam, as it is made using a different tea plant variety. While most Indian teas are made using the tea plant known as Camellia sinensis var. 📍Darjeeling has only 87 Tea Gardens which are spread over seven valleys that cover the Darjeeling Hills. The Darjeeling Tea Estates produce approximately 9.6 million Kgs of tea each year. Darjeeling Tea has a unique taste which can be attributed to its climate, soil, slope, mountain mist, and rain. 📍Darjeeling Tea is the only tea in the world to get protection under the Geographical Indication (GI) trademark. It is said that these teas are the highest elevation produced teas world over and it is the altitude that creates an ideal environment for the tea plant. 📍Camellia sinensis was first planted in the Darjeeling area in 1841 by Archibald Campbell who was working for the East India Company in this jungle-covered, sparsely-populated area to develop a hill station for use by the British stationed in Kolkata. The tea garden is operating since 1850s and currently owned by Sanjay Bansal. It is located at north Kurseong area with elevation ranging from 950-1450 meters. The estate covers an area of 340 hectares and employs over 900 workers. The tea gardens are Bio-dynamic and organic. 📍Darjeeling tea is undoubtedly expensive especially if you are looking for top quality loose leaf tea. Prices can start from INR 700/ kg and auctions are held for the finest varieties of teas where the price goes into several thousands of rupees per kg. #ShareWithPindle #pindleindia #pindleinfo #india #pindle #nature #guidebook #pindleinfo #pindleapp #mycountry