Tea Varieties found in India 

19 Oct,2023

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– A centuries-old Indian tea that combines black tea leaves with spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, and bay leaves.

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Masala chai

Grown in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, this tea is known for its delicate flavor and aroma.

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Darjeeling tea

Known for its robust and malty flavor, this tea is a popular choice for breakfast teas and blends.

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Assam tea

More oxidized than oolong, green, and white teas, this tea is generally stronger in flavor.

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Black tea

Made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, which is native to China and India.

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Green tea

Commonly known as blue mountain tea, this tea comes from the southern region of the Western Ghats.

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Nilgiri tea

The term "white tea" refers to the thin silvery-white hairs on the tea plant's unopened buds. The beverage itself is pale yellow, not white or colorless.

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White tea

Produced from semi-oxidized leaves, this tea is midway between green and black tea.

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Oolong

Also called Pink Tea or Gulabi Chai, this tea comes from the valleys of Kashmir and is made with green tea leaves, milk, and baking soda.

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Noon chai