If you love black tea, you certainly won't miss India; it is a paradise for black tea enthusiasts.

Darjeeling

Darjeeling - A dreamy tea land interwoven with mist, rain, and sunshine. In the northeastern part of India, on the foothills of the snow-covered Himalayas at altitudes of 600-2000 meters, tea gardens stretch endlessly amidst perennial clouds and mist. The great writer Mark Twain once praised Darjeeling as a place where a single glance surpasses all the beauty in the world. According to official Indian regulations, only tea produced in the Darjeeling tea region can be named Darjeeling Tea. Darjeeling tea is a light-bodied black tea with a fragrant and delicate taste. It is cherished worldwide for its elegant and distinctive aroma, reminiscent of muscat grapes. Hailed as the foremost black tea in the world, it enjoys the reputation of being the 'Champagne of Teas.' Darjeeling tea of grade FTGFOP1 contains many new buds, known as 'Orange Pekoe.' It is recommended to drink it plain to appreciate its subtle and thought-provoking layers of fragrance.

Nilgiri

Nilgiri in South India is one of India's three major tea regions. Nilgiri means 'Blue Mountains.' The verdant, rolling hills are covered with vibrant tea gardens, earning it the nickname 'Blue Mountain of Tea.' The vast land features hills, cliffs, and dense forests, nurturing various wildlife, with herds of elephants roaming freely. Nilgiri tea grows in this poetic, natural scenery. Due to geographical and climatic similarities with Sri Lanka, its flavor resembles Ceylon tea. Thanks to the climate, it is produced year-round. Its yield is second only to Assam, making it a very important black tea-producing region in India. Nilgiri tea, with its fresh aroma and mild flavor, is very suitable for blending with floral or fruity notes to create various flavored teas. Therefore, it is often used as a base for blended teas. It can be enjoyed plain and is also excellent with added milk, sugar, or honey for multiple taste experiences.

Assam

Assam, the famous tea region in eastern India, features lush green tea gardens stretching along both banks of the Brahmaputra River. The area experiences intense sunlight, requiring trees to be planted to provide adequate shade for the tea bushes. Abundant rainfall promotes the vigorous growth of the tropical Assamica large-leaf tea variety. Assam is India's largest tea-producing region. The local specialty, the one-horned rhinoceros, is a rare, protected species worldwide and serves as the emblem on the national certification mark for Indian Assam tea. For tea enthusiasts around the world, authentic Indian Assam tea is an indispensable choice. Assam tea is known for its rich aroma, bright liquor color, and sweet aftertaste, earning it fame as one of the world's four major renowned black teas. It is perfectly suited for brewing with milk to make milk tea, offering a smooth, mellow, and endlessly lingering flavor.