Darjeeling tea

:For other teas grown in Darjeeling, see Darjeeling tea (disambiguation).

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Darjeeling tea has traditionally been prized above all other black teas, especially in the UK and the countries comprising the former British Empire.

Related Topics:
UK - British Empire

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Adulteration and falsification are serious problems in the global tea trade; the amount of tea sold worldwide as Darjeeling every year exceeds 40,000 tonnes, while the annual tea production of Darjeeling itself is estimated at only 8,000 to 11,000 tonnes, including local consumption. To combat this situation, the Tea Board of India administers the

Related Topics:
Falsification - Tonne

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Darjeeling certification mark and logo.

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