Darjeeling Tea Seller

Darjeeling is mainly famous for tourism and Darjeeling tea. Darjeeling is a small hill station in the Indian States of West Bengal. It is located at an elevation of 6,700ft (2,042.2). Darjeeling is all about magnificent views of snowcapped Kanchenjunga, beautiful sprawling tea gardens, landscapes with ferns, firs and pines and combined with friendly Nepali people.

How the name Darjeeling was coined?

In 1763, a Tibetan monk built a monastery at Observatory Hill. The name of the monk was Rinzing Dorji Legden La. The Tibetans named the place after the monk Dorji -Ling meaning

"Place of Dorji". and hence the name Darjeeling. In Sanskrit, the word " Durjay Ling" means Shiva of invincible skill who rules the Himalayas.

There are many Tea Selling Companies in Darjeeling and one is Darjeeling Tea Direct. Darjeeling Tea Direct is a locally based company from the region of Darjeeling. The company aims to provide with the finest of teas, that Darjeeling has to offer, directly from the source. The motto of the company is "Darjeeling Tea at your doorstep directly from Darjeeling" and we are in consent perusal of authenticity, to ensure that your cup of Darjeeling tea, comes to you directly from Darjeeling. According to the wiki, Darjeeling produces approx.9 million kgs of tea per annum but the world sells about 40 million kgs of Darjeeling tea per year, as adulteration and falsification are serious problems in the global tea trade. As locals, we realize that it is up to us, to safeguard and ensure the authenticity and heritage of Darjeeling Tea for the growth and sustainability of our future generations.

There are currently 87 tea estates in Darjeeling. The Government enacted the status of Geographical Indication (GI) of Goods (Registration and Protection Act) of 1999.

GI status makes sure that there is no copy or duplication of tea produced in Darjeeling. It came into force in 2003. And till now 320 products have been handed GI

status in India. In the meantime, the distinctive taste and aroma of Darjeeling tea became more and more popular. So much so, Darjeeling Tea was patronized by tea connoisseurs around the world. With it came some hindrances as well though. By the early ’70s, tea duplication had reached a massive toll, especially from the neighboring states. The long heritage of Darjeeling Tea was in conundrum and fear of being lost forever.

How to identify and buy the real Darjeeling Tea?

Now we come to the main question as to how not to be fooled while buying Darjeeling Tea. And where you can buy genuine Darjeeling Tea? Well, Darjeeling tea can be sold in any retail outlet in India or abroad, as long as the GI tag is present on the products. If the tag is missing but the name is still Darjeeling, you have the right to report it to the authority. Though necessary precautions have been taken, there might still be a few slips here and there. However, since we know the truth, it will be easier to proceed from now on.

The best way to get authentic Darjeeling Tea is of course by visiting Darjeeling. But recently, due to the rise in dependence on mobile phones and computers, online sellers have emerged. Now you can find many websites selling authentic Darjeeling Tea. We cannot assure you that the products you receive online will be fully genuine every time. But since we know about the packaging, you can ask for a refund or return.

Darjeeling Tea Direct operates all over Darjeeling, with the main procurement center and warehouse in Darjeeling. Its IT cell at Kalimpong and it’s head office at Pedong, very close to the renowned Samabeong Tea Estate. In fact, Pedong has some of the most amazing stories to tell as far as the history of Darjeeling Tea is concerned.

Darjeeling Tea Direct” is a locally based company from the region of Darjeeling. We aim to provide our patrons with the finest of teas, that Darjeeling has to offer, directly from the source.