I want morning and afternoon tea! Whether it’s bone-chilling winters or sizzling summers — tea lovers can’t leave the company of tea. How often do you even ignore the doctor’s advice to drink milk and tea! But there was a time when tea was not cultivated in India. Who brought tea (Indian tea) to this country from outside, do you know the story?
According to various sources, tea originated in ancient China. This drink is used as herbal medicine. But the British East India Company wanted to break the monopoly of China in the world tea trade. So they wanted to start tea cultivation in different parts of the world. The name of India was also in their list of choice.
In the 19th century, the company traced the local species of tea plants in Assam. And with him started cultivating tea trees on a large scale. Over time, Darjeeling in Assam and West Bengal became one of the largest tea producing areas in the world. Tea production plays a special role in strengthening the economic infrastructure of India. Also many people in India are employed by this trade.
Darjeeling tea takes on a bright color after brewing. A wonderful floral scent comes from it. ‘Darjeeling Tea’ has made it to the world’s most expensive tea list. On the other hand, the color of Assam tea liquor is relatively dark. If you want to make milk tea or masala tea, Assam tea is preferred first. Apart from these two, Nilgiri tea and Kangra valley tea of South India deserve special mention. Mention may also be made of Kashmiri kava, though it is green tea. The method of consumption is also slightly different from that of ordinary tea.
Today there are tea shops in every corner of West Bengal. Whether it’s a glitzy cafe or a small hideaway at Ekkebar, tea shops are sure to attract crowds throughout the year. Tea has become a part of social and cultural life in India. From college-offices to railway stations, there will be tea shops. Where before the light of dawn, the tea will begin to brew in the huge dechki. Not only in the field of tea production, but also in the field of tea drinking, Indians are very busy.
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