Recently while browsing the Google Alert that I get for Tea , I came across this and thought share it in the blog as well:

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May the world be a better place for 2010 and for Tea!!! Especially Darjeeling Tea. The serene hills are facing a tremendous phase as hardliners are battling it out for Gorkhaland. Now we are not in the business of politics but we are concerned about the lovely land , the wonderfully hospitable and charming people and of course Darjeeling Tea.

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Interestingly enough, it was a strange yet welcome topic discussed at the shareholders meeting of the Indian Hotels Company Limited which is known for managing the famous portfolio of The Taj Group of Hotels & resorts. A wasted blank page in the annual report and Indian Tea!! “Also at the meeting, a shareholder made a passionate plea for more Indian teas and fewer British varieties at various Taj hotel restaurants…” It is also important to note that Tea is also a major portfolio for the Tata Group (the parent) and this very plea is welcoming from the shareholders who are just voicing the presence of our very own Indian Tea from the origin. I am not sure if the “British varieties” do or do not include Indian Teas, but this very fact is quite noticeable if one is to stay in the upmarket hotels around India. So its abot time they all started serving our country’s pride. More on this article can be read @ www.nytimes.com

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Assam is named after the region of its production: Assam, India. Historically, Assam is the second commercial tea production region after China. Though “Assam” generally denotes the distinctive black teas the region produces relatively smaller quantities of green teas with their own distinctive characteristics. Assam teas, or blends containing Assam are often sold as “breakfast” teas.
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Tea is the most prominent drink of India. Today India is the worlds largest producer, exporter and consumer of tea.
The word “Chai” literally means TEA and Masala is the world of mixture of various spices used among households in India are generally Cardamom, Cinnamon, Ginger and Cloves. Indian ‘Masala Chai’ produces a warming soothing effect and gives one a wonderful sense of well being. It is had by the people of India but it is very popular in Northern India. Masala tea is served in homes, cafes and roadside. It is taken in the morning and mainly around 4PM accompanied with samosas and pakoras.

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The three main varieties of Indian Tea are Assam tea, Nilgiri tea and Darjeeling tea.
Assam tea is produced in the Assam region of Northern India, and is the most-produced Indian Tea. It is a malty, robust tea with a strong, bright colour. The leaves have distinctive brown and gold leaves which appear orange when dried. The most prized Assam Tea has golden tips on its leaves, which increases the sweetness of the tea.
Nilgiri tea is produced in the Nilgiri region of southern India. A mountainous region, Nilgiri tea is grown at altitudes of 1000-2500 meters. This variety of Indian tea is known for its smooth taste, amber colour and versatility. Nilgiri tea can be drunk war or cold, by itself or with milk, and can be used as part of a mixture.
Darjeeling tea is known as the “champagne of teas” and is the finest-quality Indian tea. Grown in West Bengal, Darjeeling tea is known for its distinctive aroma and fragrance. Darjeeling tea is especially famed for its distinctive aroma and fragrance. Darjeeling tea is especially famed for its muscatel (grape-like) quality.

Indian Tea is a generic term for tea originating from India. Indian tea is also called Chai, after the Indian term for tea although “Chai” is used mainly to refer to spiced Indian Tea.
Indian tea usually consists of black tea, and is known for their full-bodied and strong flavor. Indian tea is named after their region of production, and current there are three main varieties Indian tea is sometimes flavoured using spices. Common spices include ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and black peppercorn. Tea that is flavoured with these spices is known as Masala Chai.
India is currently one of the world’s largest producers of tea, along with Sri Lanka and China.

Among the 3,000 different types of teas, some are:

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