The first flush crop in the Darjeeling hills constitutes around 20 per cent of the total production in the hill town in a calendar year. Because of its high quality and price, this premium tea ...

High-altitude teas like Nepal's (and Darjeeling's) also have a unique misty, airy quality; close your eyes, breathe deep, and you'll feel like you're standing right in those mountainous tea gardens.

"No tea, no life!" This is not just a saying but an emotion for tea lovers. From the first sip in the morning to an evening ...

The Darjeeling Tea industry is getting jittery just before the start of ... any compromise on first flush production — most of which is exported and commands the highest price, ould spell doom for the ...