Nilgiri tea

Niligiri tea is a dark intensely aromatic and flavorful tea grown in the hills of Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, India.

The tea provides a higher number of cups per measure (technically known as cuppage) because of the Crush, Tear, Curl or CTC process of manufacture. The expensive full leaf versions of the tea like the Orange Pekoe are highly sought after at international auctions making it unaffordable for most locals.

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