In the production and export of elite tea, India ranks second after China and first in the production of lower grades of tea. Tea is always grown on the slopes of high mountains and harvested by hand.
Instructions
Step 1
For general consumption, Indian tea producers create blends - mixtures of several varieties, the composition of which is constantly changing. Elite teas do not contain any additives. These teas include Darjeeling - the most expensive tea in the world. Such tea is not sold in our country, it can only be purchased at auctions. Such tea can be freely purchased only in a mixture with other varieties. Assam is more astringent and richer in taste than darjeeling. It is also very rare in its pure form. Mainly added to breakfast teas. Nilgiri is a tea grown in the south of India and has a high taste. It is sold both in pure form and in a mixture as a base for high-quality large-leaf tea.
Step 2
When buying Indian tea, keep in mind that high-quality elite varieties are not sold in regular stores. They can only be purchased from auctions for tens of thousands of dollars per kilogram. Therefore, if you come across pure elite tea for a relatively high price on a store shelf, know that this is a manufacturer's trick. Quality tea is not very expensive. The best tea is packaged, as a rule, in foil packaging, which retains the necessary properties of the tea leaf. The smell of good dry tea is rich, without foreign chemical impurities. Pay attention to the composition of the tea and the expiration date. It should not contain anything other than the tea itself, which is stored for no more than two years.
Step 3
Open the pack and see what the tea looks like. It should be solid black. The presence of light orange tea buds is allowed. If you notice rubbish, sticks and other waste from tea production, you should not buy this product. It will not have the main qualities of real tea. Rub a few tea leaves between your fingers. Good fresh tea will feel soft to the touch and will not crumble or break. Therefore, there should be no tea dust on the bottom of the package.
Step 4
Brew tea in your usual way. Quality Indian tea has a rich flavor that combines various shades. The color of the tea should be rich, changing from burgundy brown to golden yellow. Tea should not have unpleasant foreign odors that are not typical for tea and should not smell like smoke. This will indicate that it has been overdried. Do not stop at one type of tea, try new types, this will allow you to discover unique tastes and make tea drinking pleasant and unusual.
