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KANGRA VALLEY TEA: A BRIEF HISTORY

 

“Kangra valley is a mystical land encircled by mystical places: Punjab, Jammu Kashmir, Lahul and Spiti, Chamba, Tibet and Ladakh. It is populated to this day by ancient clans, castes and races, the Rajputs of Rajasthan; the Gorkhas of Nepal; the Chambis, Kashmiris, Punjabis and the nomadic Gaddis, lanoline-infused goat herders who move seasonally with their flocks from mountain to valley in search of fresh pastureland. Such is the richness and variety of Kangra, a charming – and charmed – place!”  Writes Frank Miller a tea consultant, freelance F&B writer and photographer.

 

Kangra is home to the exiled Tibetan leader, Dalai Lama and a large settlement of exiled Tibetans. Although earthquakes destroyed many Kangra tea gardens, it is slowly gaining back its popularity as a tea region. The Kangra valley tea is finding its way into the Indian tea market with its quality and flavour.

 

 

KANGRA TEA FLAVOR PROFILE

 

Kangra tea is very similar to Darjeeling tea, except that the astringents content in the Kangra tea is much lesser. Another notable feature of the region is it is the only region in India that grows Chinese or Indo-Chinese hybrid tea bushes. Kangra tea is cultivated in an all-organic region in Northwestern India, this makes the Kangra tea grassy, mellow and subtly sweet.

 

 

THE FAMED KANGRA GREEN TEA

 

The Kangra green tea is the best in India because of its unique profile. The Kangra green tea often has a citrusy, yet nutty flavour to it with just a little bit of bitterness. The Kangra region was the main source of green tea supply to Central Asia, West Asia, and Russia.

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About Teabox.com

 

Teabox is an online tea shop that delivers, every single day, the freshest Indian teas from estates in Darjeeling, Assam, and the Nilgiris as well as freshest teas from Nepal to tea lovers everywhere.

As a company, we believe tea is so much more than just a staple part of mornings and meals. An exceptional cup of tea, for us, has a more exalted place in the everyday life.

 

Why Teabox.com

 

We believe tea is endlessly engaging, brings people together, provides a sense of peace and well-being, and grants of a moment to yourself when you most need it. Great tea touches upon art, defines a sense of culture, marks a ritual, and offers a sense of connoisseurship. But a truly remarkable cup of tea is one which enhances the everyday.

This is the goal we are trying to achieve through our tea store - to bring great tea into the everyday life.

 

Freshest teas that make a delicious cup

 

So, what makes our teas great? Well, it’s got a lot to do with freshness. And the reason why freshness matters is because tea is an agricultural product. So, fresher tea tastes better and is healthier. We buy the first pick of every season and take utmost care when it comes to storage and packaging. We work directly with tea growers who know to hand-select tea leaves for their texture, color, scent, and purity. And by sourcing the highest-quality Indian teas directly from the most capable and most interesting growers and estates, Teabox’s online tea shop makes it easy for anyone—from tea experts to complete novices—to experience the freshness, delicate aromas, flavors, and authenticity that fine loose-leaf tea has to offer. We can do this because we’re based in the same foothills and gardens where our teas are grown.

 

Shopping with Teabox.com

 

With Teabox, shopping for fresh loose-leaf tea from India is easy because you make an informed purchase and you know exactly where your tea is coming from. Every batch of tea we procure is put up on our online tea store along with its invoice number, date of plucking, specialty and tea grade. And so, every time you sip one of our expert-curated teas, you are in the company of the most authentic tea experience there is.

For someone who loves tea, commitment to good tea comes naturally. We are trying to uphold this commitment every day with Teabox.

 

 

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