Black alpine leaf tea "Nargis" - India, 100 and 250 gr.

1. Assam (Assam) or Assam tea is a type of black tea grown in the northeast of India, in the Brahmaputra river valley, between Shillong and the Eastern Himalayas. Tea is collected 2 times a year: in spring (March-April) and in summer (July-September). The bulk of tea is collected during the second harvest, which is considered to be the best. Assam is easily identified by a specific, spicy, slightly floral scent with unusual honey notes for black tea. Perfectly combined with milk, sugar and lemon, but for a more complete pleasure from Assam's aftertaste, it is better to avoid it. Assam, as well as mixed teas with Assam, are often sold in the UK as "breakfast tea". 2. Darjeeling is a type of black tea. Grown up in the vicinity of the eponymous city in the northern mountainous part of India in the Himalayas. Plantations are at an altitude of 1500 - 2000 meters above sea level, where they occupy an area of ​​more than 20,000 hectares. When properly brewed it produces a light drink with a subtle muscat taste, slightly tart flavor and floral aroma. Such properties are provided by special conditions of growth of tea: a cold and humid climate, a high-altitude arrangement of plantations and features of soil. Darjeeling is called "tea champagne." It is traditionally valued above other black teas, especially in the UK and the former British colonies. 3. Nilgiri (Nilgiri) - The name of the tea region, located in the south of India, in the state of Tamil Nadu. The climate in Nilgiri is much cooler than in the tropical lower reaches of southern India. Tea in Nilgiri is grown at an altitude of 2,000 meters above sea level and is harvested all year round. Tea from this area after Darjeeling and Assam is considered the most famous Indian tea, tart, fragrant and invigorating. This tea can rarely be tried in its pure form, it is usually used in blends.