History of Darjeeling Tea
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Darjeeling Tea
The history of Darjeeling teas is intertwined with the history of Darjeeling built over 150 years from the time of the British Rule. Knowing a short account of the creation of such precious wealth facilitates greater understanding and admiration. The British were the ones who began this hugely beneficial industry in the 1800s.
Darjeeling is now the world famous producer of aromatic teas. It was year 1815, when the Raja of Nepal seeded the area of Darjeeling to the East India Company under the 'Treaty of Segoulee.' In 1817, the East India Company returned back this area under the 'Treaty of Titaliya', but retained certain administrative powers. However, in 1835, this area again came under the direct rule of the East India Company by a Deed of Grant from Raja.
Following the opium war, the British wanted to find an environment similar to the hilly regions of China where tea was grown as Darjeeling tea was considered a comfortable item during the reign of Qing dynasty and fetched high value. The seeds were sourced from China and transported secretly to Darjeeling. Before tea production, Darjeeling was a place used by British only as a health resort for their Army. In 1834, Lord William Bentinck (the then British Governor General) commented on the prospect of growing tea- "to consider the question of importing seeds and plants from China; to decide upon the most favorable localities for growing them".
Darjeeling is now the world famous producer of aromatic teas. It was year 1815, when the Raja of Nepal seeded the area of Darjeeling to the East India Company under the 'Treaty of Segoulee.' In 1817, the East India Company returned back this area under the 'Treaty of Titaliya', but retained certain administrative powers. However, in 1835, this area again came under the direct rule of the East India Company by a Deed of Grant from Raja.
Following the opium war, the British wanted to find an environment similar to the hilly regions of China where tea was grown as Darjeeling tea was considered a comfortable item during the reign of Qing dynasty and fetched high value. The seeds were sourced from China and transported secretly to Darjeeling. Before tea production, Darjeeling was a place used by British only as a health resort for their Army. In 1834, Lord William Bentinck (the then British Governor General) commented on the prospect of growing tea- "to consider the question of importing seeds and plants from China; to decide upon the most favorable localities for growing them".
Darjeeling Tea Garden
What is Darjeeling Tea?
Where and how it is Grown?
Darjeeling tea is normally referred to as the tea that is refined, grown, produced and manufactured in the Darjeeling mountainous area of India. Darjeeling Tea is a sole tea "which, when brewed, has a unique, naturally happening aroma and flavor with light liquor and the infused leaf of which has a unique smell". Compared to big leaved Assam Tea, Darjeeling tea is full-grown by tiny leaved Chinese plant 'Camellia Sinensis', first brought in India by the British during 1830s on Lord William Bentinck's idea.
Refined in the high areas of Darjeeling, located in West Bengal, it is one of the quality fragrant and blended teas. Most of the Darjeeling teas gardens that grow Darjeeling Teas are situated at an height 6000 feet- the perfect level for getting moist and cold weather, incessant rain, fertile soil, and cool climate for unhindered growth and creation of flavor cherished by us. Darjeeling Tea is regularly referred to as the 'Champagne' of Teas indicating its uniqueness and the first crops of the season are sought after with the same excitement as wine lovers hungering for the first Beaujolais. As a result, it has won the gratitude of judicious tea connoisseurs worldwide for more than a century.
One cannot choose the 'best Darjeeling tea' as all the tea types is equally superb. Darjeeling tea yield happens during the flush seasons, giving rise to 4 varieties (black tea, white tea, green tea, and oolong tea), and they are sold by shade in terms of range and quality.
Refined in the high areas of Darjeeling, located in West Bengal, it is one of the quality fragrant and blended teas. Most of the Darjeeling teas gardens that grow Darjeeling Teas are situated at an height 6000 feet- the perfect level for getting moist and cold weather, incessant rain, fertile soil, and cool climate for unhindered growth and creation of flavor cherished by us. Darjeeling Tea is regularly referred to as the 'Champagne' of Teas indicating its uniqueness and the first crops of the season are sought after with the same excitement as wine lovers hungering for the first Beaujolais. As a result, it has won the gratitude of judicious tea connoisseurs worldwide for more than a century.
One cannot choose the 'best Darjeeling tea' as all the tea types is equally superb. Darjeeling tea yield happens during the flush seasons, giving rise to 4 varieties (black tea, white tea, green tea, and oolong tea), and they are sold by shade in terms of range and quality.
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