Darjeeling tea often referred to as “Champagne of Teas” is the popular tea worldwide. It is famous for its flavor and aroma which made it the world’s most expensive tea.
Darjeeling tea which grows in the lap of the Himalayas is a symbol for its elegance in quality. Why is Darjeeling tea so expensive, will be discussed here
The history behind Darjeeling Tea
The British started a tea plantation in Darjeeling. Many tea gardens developed in British Times and after Independence.
Specific growing environment
High altitudes of 600 m to 2200 m and cold mixed together create a unique environment for tea to grow. Also, soil property helps. Here we will discuss
Why is Darjeeling tea so expensive? reasons…
- Extremely Limited Harvest Time
Low-quality tea is harvested around the year, Darjeeling Tea has distinct flushes in different seasons. Each is different in flavor.
- Selected Handpicked Quality
The tea buds and leaves are picked manually so that only desired leaves and buds are picked. For this skilled workers are needed who are aware of it
- Processing Mechanisms
After picking leaves and buds this goes for fermentation and oxidation. Then drying in low sunlight as well as in a machine generates aroma and flavor
- International Demand
Darjeeling Tea has high demand in the world market. As production is low its price remains always high
- Design and Packaging
Its luxurious packaging attracts premium customers who do not care to pay
- Standards and Certification
Darjeeling tea is certified by a quality taster that guarantees its authenticity. This helps people ensure that they are buying original products
Tea Tasting: An Art
Tea is not only a hot drink. This is the art to sip into a cup of tea and take its aroma. This will definitely renovate your soul and mind
Impact on Environment
This green tea garden produces oxygen as well as prevents soil erosion in hill areas. So Tea garden has useful environmental impacts on sustainable development
Challenges to Tea Production
The different country tries to produce like Darjeeling tea in their country at low cost. This is a challenge. Also, there is a need for skilled labor. The tea garden owners don’t pay proper wages to the workers so they become poorer.
Conclusion
Darjeeling tea is expensive and depends on multiple factors not only its production cost but also limited availability. Next, when you dip into a cup of Darjeeling tea keep in mind that it is not only tea it is a symbol of excellence
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Q: What is special about Darjeeling Tea?
Ans: Darjeeling Tea is a special type of Black tea that tastes a little sweet and less bitter
Q: Which Darjeeling tea is most expensive?
Ans: Silver tips imperial tea of Makaibari Tea Estate is the most expensive
Q: Can I drink Darjeeling tea every day?
Ans: You can drink it regularly as it has many health benefits but there must be a limit
Q: Which is the costliest tea in the world?
Ans: Da-Hong Pao Tea, China is the costliest tea in the world
Q: Which tea is better Assam or Darjeeling?
Ans: Both have their own characteristics. Assam tea has colour as well as flavor which is ideal for taking with milk but Darjeeling tea is for extremely unique flavor
Q: Do you add milk to Darjeeling tea?
Ans: No, Darjeeling tea is for flavor only, no milk is needed
Q: Which is the costliest tea sold in India?
Ans: Golden Pearl in Aasam becomes India’s most expensive tea, 1 kg tea leaf sold for more than 1.5 lakhs
Q: Who started Darjeeling tea?
Ans: Campbell is the father of Darjeeling Tea
Q: Do you put milk and sugar in Darjeeling tea?
Ans: No, Darjeeling tea is for flavor only
Q: Can we boil Darjeeling tea?
Ans: No. We will pour tea leaves in boiled water and cover it with a lid
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