Production fell to its lowest point at 3.2 million kg that year. The near-absence of Darjeeling's finest tea produce prompted some international packers to remove it from their assortment.

And Darjeeling today needs more than rest on its legacy alone because it is much more than its legacy. Elizeth va der Vorst, Brazilian tea importer, says it best when she calls Darjeeling tea a ...

Plucking of the first flush crop in the Darjeeling hills, known as the world’s most expensive tea, generally starts in the middle of March and continues till the first week of May.

Production dip The tea industry has been witnessing a gradual fall in production for over a decade now. In 2011, tea production was 9.14 mkg, while it was 8.13 mkg in 2016.

India and Nepal share borders of 1,751km from Sikkim to Uttarakhand. “Tea is classified as ‘beverage’ and not ‘food’. We, however, appeal to the Centre to include tea as an item to be tested at food ...

Darjeeling tea production in 2023 is estimated to be the lowest in over 50 years, with an expected decline to 6.1-6.3 million kg. This is a decrease of at least 9% compared to the previous year.

Dip in exports The premium quality tea caters mostly to the international markets of Russia, Japan, Iran, the United States and European countries. But there has been a decline in exports to these ...

Darjeeling is known worldwide for its tea, and Howrah has been chosen for handmade jewellery. "In all the 760 districts across India, our aim is to prepare a District Export Plan.

PTI Updated On Aug 17, 2023 at 05:42 PM IST ...