The staple beverage of the whole of India tea was an accidental discovery when leaves from a tea bush dropped into boiling water and flavored the liquid. Drunk for its medicinal benefits, acceptance of tea as the beverage we know today gained approval only in the 18th century. Since then, there has been no turning back.

India is the biggest tea producing country, producing tea in a variety of aromas. Tea plants abound in Assam and in parts of West Bengal. Scientific discoveries suggest that tea has Flavnoids, an antioxidant that combats free radicals in the body responsible for cancer and cardiovascular diseases. It also aid in muscular relaxation, and is therefore drink for all the stresses out executives of today.

Specialty tea made in India are from Assam which is rich, full bodied, strong and malty flavored. Tea from the other major tea producing area, Darjeeling, is more delicate and grape flavored.

Being the largest manufacturer of tea worldwide, needless to say, Indian tea is the best and the most widely used throughout. Tea produced in India has a rich aroma that tingles all the senses, making you crave for a sip.

Besides, different blends of tea are also available in the market that taste as, if not more good. Blend indicates that it is composed of a variety of tea-leaves.