GI Tag to Darjeeling Green, White Teas

  • Darjeeling green and white teas, whose price varies from Rs 3,000 -Rs 10,000 per kg, have received Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the domestic market. Darjeeling black tea is already registered as GI.
  • The Tea Board is the registered proprietor of GI for Darjeeling tea.
  • Darjeeling white tea has a unique aroma. While the leaves used for making black tea undergo withering and oxidation, those used for making white tea do not face any withering and oxidation. This allows the buds to retain the covering of velvety silver colour.
  • Darjeeling green tea, a less oxidised tea withhealth values, apparently tastes better than ....
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