ASSAM

Assam lies beneath the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains. It is the land of the tiger and the one-horned Rhino,  the land through which the mighty Bramhaputra winds its majestic course. It is the world's single largest tea growing region covering the Bramhaputra and the Barak valleys. There are 655 estates covering about 168,000 Hectares.

Both Orthodox and CTC types are produced in Assam. In flavour, it is robust, bright with a smooth malt pungency. Assam has a first flush, second flush, rains and autumn teas. The first flush has a rich and fresh aroma, the second flush produces the famous "Tippy Teas" of the orthodox variety with thick and gutty cups of CTC tea. "Rains Tea" make the bulk of production while "Autumn Teas" have a delicate taste and flavour. 

Darjeeling, nestled in the Himalayas, approximately 700 Kms from Calcutta, is one of the most popular hill stations of India. Until the beginning of the 18th century, Darjeeling (then called  Dorje ling) was with the Rajas of Sikkim. Darjeeling tea is the most popular of all exported tea. Darjeeling has over 75 tea gardens. This exclusive tea grows at altitudes ranging from 600 to 2000 meters and is regarded as the "Champagne of Teas". The   first tea garden established in Darjeeling in 1852 was TUKVAR which now belongs to JAY SHREE TEA & INDUSTRIES LIMITED.