Tea

Tea is a fragrant refreshment ordinarily arranged by pouring hot or bubbling water over relieved leaves of the tea plant, Camellia sinensis, a sub-tropical evergreen plant local to Asia however now developed the world over. After water, tea is the most broadly expanded drink on the planet. It has a cooling, somewhat unpleasant, and astringent flavour that numerous individuals appreciate. Tea began in China as a therapeutic beverage. The tea plant develops best in free, profound soil, at high elevations, and in sub-tropical atmospheres. Tea has for quite some time been advanced for having an assortment of positive medical advantages. Key Markets and Export Destinations Total tea export stood at US$ 830.90 million in FY19 and US$ 709.28 million in FY20 (till February 2020). India stands fourth in terms of tea export after Kenya (including neighbouring African countries), China and Sri Lanka. As of 2019, India was the second largest tea producer in the world with production of 1,339.70 million kgs. During January-February 2020*, estimated production of tea stood at 30.54 million kgs. The country is home to a wide variety of teas, including CTC tea, orthodox tea, green tea and organic tea. Unlike many other teas producing and exporting nations, India has a manufacturing base for both CTC and orthodox tea in addition to green tea. India offers high-quality specialty teas, such as Darjeeling, Assam Orthodox and the high-range Nilgiris, which have a distinctive aroma, strength, colour and flavour.