KANGRA TEA
KANGRA TEA The India Tea has its varieties based on its geographical origins. There are logos for each of the protected tea regions: Darjeeling, Assam Orthodox, Assam CTC, Dooars CTC, Dooars Terai, Nilgiri Orthodox, Nilgiri CTC and Kangra tea. Anyone using one of the logos must be registered with the Tea Board of India and submit their purchase and sale information yearly. Teas are grown at elevations ranging from 900 to 1400 metre above sea level, with an annual rainfall of 270 to 350 cm. For Kangra, the ‘Valley of Gods’, nothing less than the majestic Dhauladhar mountain range could have served as a backdrop. And to toast its beauty, there is nothing finer than Kangra tea. The first flush with an aroma and flavour that has an unmistakable tinge of fruitiness. The history of Kangra tea dates back to 1849 when Dr. Jameson, then superintendent of the Botanical Tea Gardens, pronounced the region ideal for tea cultivation. Being one of India’s smallest tea regions makes Kang...