Tea from India

INDIA - ASSAM

The Assam tea growing area is in the northeast of India, situated on a plateau at 1000 meters altitude on both sides of the Brahmaputra flow in a tropical climate. This area was one of the tea plant, the 'Thea assamica' discovered, which can be compared to China shrubby plant 'Thea sinensis' to 20 feet high

In about 2000 a strong and spicy plantations of tea with dark infusion grows. Assam is also the basis of a good East Frisian blend. This tea also reveals its spicy character with the addition of candy sugar and cream.

INDIA - DARJEELING

In the north of India, on the southern slopes of the Himalayas, around the town of Darjeeling, the tea gardens at altitudes up to 2000 meters, near the vegetation line. The tea plants here have a slower growth, and the leaves develop in strong sunlight, a very flowery and fine tea flavor rich in content.

The tea leaves are picked by hand in Darjeeling. These are the ideal conditions for a delicious tea variety with unique character, and is known for exquisite Darjeeling top varieties as "the champagne of tea". Each Darjeeling tea gardens has its location, soil conditions and the type of crops grown an individual character.

INDIA - SIKKIM - Dooars - NILGIRI

Apart from Darjeeling and Assam, India has another important tea-growing in the Northeast and in the mountain ranges in southwestern India. Here large quantities of tea are produced, especially for the growing domestic market in India is black tea, boiled with milk and spices, the national drink.

The province of Sikkim lies in the Himalayan mountains, north of the Darjeeling tea growing area. Sikkim tea has a character similar to Darjeeling tea, with a little more strength and body

The Indian province of Dooars lies geographically between Assam and Darjeeling, in the foothills of the Himalayan mountains. The tea from Dooars is aromatic with a slightly spicy character and with light brown brew.
Significant tea plantations in the southwest of India. In the Nilgiri Hills and Travancore. This tea grows from 200 to over 2500 meters in height. South Indian tea's flavor and color to the lively Ceylon tea similar

The main country-suppliers of tea

The main country-suppliers of tea

Turkey. largest tea-eastern region of Turkey is the Black Sea coast near the town of Riza. Collection time - three times a year from May to October. 
Turkish tea due to its geographical growth is very unpretentious and productive. tea from Africa. Kenya is in East Africa on both sides of the equator and has about 400 km of coastline along the Indian Ocean. The height of the coast from 1500 to 2000 m above sea level and is dominated by volcanic soils. As a result, Kenyan tea is strong enough and has a nutty flavor when brewed, has a copper color. Tea from India:

• Darjeeling - a town in West Bengal. Tea plantations are located at an altitude of 2000 m above sea level on the southern slopes of the Himalayas. Thanks to the hot sun and cool enough at night there grows the most noble and precious tea in the world. Height plantations has to slow the growth of leaves. This leads to a particularly intense and unique flavor. Dardzhilling would be standing on the same stage with champagne, if there was the best wine cellars in France. Indian tea is of two kinds: First Flush - spring collection, and Second Flush - year-old. The first has a light floral aroma and a lighter color when brewed. The second - a full, strong spicy flavor with a rich color when brewed with bright pronounced muscat flavor. After the fall of the monsoon crop harvested a little more with a light fruity aroma, which is called the Autumn cup.
• Assam - state in India includes the low-lying valleys on either side of the Brahmaputra. In the north of the border with the Eastern Himalayas. Assam tea has a rich, malty color when brewed and special flavor. Most often this tea using tea bags.

Ceylon. Tea from Sri Lanka is still called Ceylon, the old name of the country. The harvest is here all year round. Better quality tea in the east reaches in the dry from June to September, when it rains in the west.The west side also reached the peak of its tea quality from December to March, when the monsoon covers the east. Ceylon tea has a refreshing tart flavor and a golden color when brewed. It is talking about it, "Gold in the cup." Tea from China. green tea cultivated in China for nearly 5,000 years. Tea plantations located throughout the southern and central regions of the country. Tea Chinese proposal is quite multifaceted - from semi-fermented oolong to classic black tea, which, by the way, very little used by the Chinese themselves. Because of its diversity of Chinese tea can not be brought under a single flavor line.Indonesian tea:

• A. Java. On the island of Java, predominantly volcanic soil that gives the tea, soft fruit notes.Harvesting is carried out all year round.
• Sumatra. Sumatra - the second largest island of the Malaysian Archipelago - is located near the equator and has a tropical climate with year-round rainfall. Tea plantations are located here in the rain forest. Is picking tea leaves all year round.
• Taiwan. The former name of Formosa (Formosa). This tea is cultivated for more than 300 years.Harvesting is carried out six times a year. Among connoisseurs of tea oolong enjoys particular respect, the production of which is very expensive and is a special quality selection. Tea from this region because of their small number is one of the most expensive in the world.

Where better to buy tea

Tea, although an everyday product, requires special attention.Despite the fact that modern living conditions compelled to think about the economy, tea - a special niche. He decoration for your desk, jewel, which completes the whole image. So do not skimp on it. 
Buy tea preferably in specialty stores. Do not be afraid that they would be "too expensive." Unlike tea shops from online product that you are not buying a "pig in a poke." You can see inhale the scent. This already means that the choice is made ​​not only in terms of prices and the inscriptions on the packaging. You can immediately assess the advantages and disadvantages (anyone) the flavor and quality of tea - as far as the whole tea leaves and what color they are, whether or not added any herbs and flowers or replaced with cheaper fragrances. 
convenience shopping in tea shops consists in the fact that the tea can be purchased for as long as you want (30-50 g) - not everyone dares to buy tea in an unfamiliar big package. Or family for the holidays to indulge elite tea - not every family is available. 
Chai - the perfect gift for any occasion, it is possible to give everyone, regardless of status and gender.