10 Varieties Of Tea In India

Zee Media Bureau
Nov 20, 2023

Darjeeling Tea

Darjeeling tea is a black tea, grown in Darjeeling or Kalimpong district of West Bengal. Darjeeling teas are known as “Champagne of teas.”

Assam Tea

Assam black tea, a brisk and malty breakfast tea with a tangy aroma, is grown in the region and is known for its strong color.

Nilgiri Tea

Processed as black tea in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiri district, is fragrant and offers anti-aging benefits. It is also used for making Instant tea and Iced tea.

Noon Chai

A traditional pink tea made from gunpowder tea, baking soda, and milk, commonly served at breakfast.

Kashmiri Kahwa

A spiced green tea with cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and saffron, is a fragrant and warming beverage.

Butter Tea

A traditional Himalayan beverage from Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Ladakh, made with water, salt, yak butter, and pu-erh tea leaves.

Kangra Tea

Combines black and green teas, renowned for its color, flavor, and aroma; often exported to Kabul and Central Asia, it serves as a refreshing beverage.

Green Tea

Green tea is originally from China. In India it is largely grown in Darjeeling, West Bengal.

Masala Tea

Originating in India, it is made by boiling black tea in water and milk with herbs, spices, Ginger and cardamom.

Irani Chai

Irani chai is a unique tea. It is creamy and sweet, made by adding mawa or khoya to black tea.

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