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Darjeeling Hills, India
Darjeeling, Eastern Himalayas, India
Darjeeling, Eastern Himalayas, India
- Eastern Himalayan foothills
- Cool misty climate
- Historic tea gardens
- Steep mountain slopes
Known for
Darjeeling is internationally known for distinctive high-grown tea, Himalayan scenery, colonial-era tea gardens and a refined tea culture.
Terroir
Darjeeling occupies steep slopes in the Eastern Himalayan foothills, where altitude, mist, seasonal rainfall and cool temperatures create highly varied tea-growing conditions. Mountain exposure and elevation contribute to strong differences between gardens and harvest periods.
Cultivation
Tea is cultivated on carefully managed slopes and commonly hand-plucked. Harvest season, elevation, plant material and processing style strongly influence character. Any use of the Darjeeling name must be supported by authentic origin and supplier documentation.