Darjeeling tea is a black tea grown at the foot of the
Himalayas, in the Darjeeling region of northern India. Organic Darjeeling black
tea is made up of the finest organic Darjeeling tea leaves which are chosen
seasonally for its floral, sweet and enduring finish. It is the lustrous black
tea known for its floral notes and a vigorous finish. Organic Darjeeling is a delicate
golden-colored, robust tea with floral characteristics, aroma of nuts and
butter and a sweet lasting finish. Popular as the champagne of teas, this
amazingly effective tea embodies the spirit of the Himalayas. Darjeeling black
tea is regarded as one of the best black teas not only in India but also in the
world. Marked by its twisted downy shoots, the tea leaves range from
green-chestnut to dark chestnut brown in color. Darjeeling black tea is not
fully oxidized. When brewed and steeped, it gives a light-colored brew with a
floral aroma. It has an astringent and a little musky flavor that gives a
cooling aftertaste.
History

Tea plantation in the steeply sloping gardens of hilly
Darjeeling began in 1841 by Sir Arthur Campbell, a civil surgeon of the Indian
Medical Services. He was transferred to Darjeeling from Kathmandu in 1839. In
1841, he brought seeds of the Chinese tea plant popularly known as Camellia
sinensis and started experimenting with tea plantation in Darjeeling. The
British government established tea nurseries during the period of 1847. Later
on in 1856, the Alubari tea garden was opened by the Kurseong and Darjeeling
Tea Company.

How it works:

It is a luscious and refined tea that can be sipped and
enjoyed at any time of day. This supple tea goes well with spicy and nutty food
and served alongside creamy cheese and fresh fruit. It is famous for its unique
nutty flavor. This is the reason why it is considered as the Champagne of teas.

Benefits:

As it contains caffeine, it helps in boosting metabolism. It
keeps you hydrated and protects from constipation or diarrhea.

It also helps in weight loss by breaking down food faster
and takes less time to absorb fatty elements in food thereby helping you in the
weight loss.

It consists of antioxidants that help in strengthening the
heart by lowering cholesterol levels that may lead to the buildup of plaque in
blood vessels that prevents the clogging of blood vessels and thereby helps in
reducing the risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks and strokes.

Antioxidants help in boosting the immune system and building
up a shield against environmental threats that may causes harm at the cellular
level and thereby helps in reducing the risk of certain types of cancer and
tumor growth.