India's 7 Most Expensive Teas - Would you Buy one?
For a tea connoisseur, no price should be too high for the beverage. Still, sometimes tea can fetch astronomical prices
So, what makes tea so expensive? There are multiple reasons. High-range speciality teas enter the market on rare occasions. In some cases, a speciality tea has a slow and lengthy process, which means that the yield is limited to a fixed quantity of grams. They are produced at a low volume, often not more than 15kg. Since these teas are produced in lower quantities, their prices climb up as demand soars. Sometimes, teas, such as the Darjeeling Tea are sold in private auctions to large tea houses in Europe, America, and Japan.
Besides, the leaves of these teas are often plucked on rare and special days. For instance, some rare teas are only harvested during the full moon. Other factors that drive the price include the taste and health benefits associated with a tea variety. So, what are the most expensive teas in India?
Let's find out.
1. White Pride Organic Darjeeling White Tea First Flush 2023
New Season 2023 Exotic Spring Flush White Tea From The Renowned And Organic Badamtam Estate In Darjeeling. This Limited-Edition And Most Sought-After Tea Has Been Very Selectively Plucked From Special Bushes And Minimally Processed To Maximise The Retention Of The Flavour & Bouquet. This Is A Very Exclusive Offering That Is Extremely Mellowed, Subtle, Soft, Fragrant And Having A Very Delicate And Mild Floral Aroma With A Soft & Sweetish Finish. Exceptional And Possibly The Best Offering Of The Season.
2. Moonlight Heritage Organic Darjeeling White Tea First Flush 2023
Top of the line new season Organic Spring Tea - 2023 from the well-known Badamtam Tea estate in Darjeeling. The much-awaited new Moonlight is made from tender buds & leaves carefully plucked before sunrise from select bushes that the estate is famed for. This tea - par excellence - has very soft and fragrant notes alongwith a mildly sweetish finish and mellowness and magical aroma makes this an absolute delight to drink & relish.
3. Spring Moonlight Majesty Darjeeling Black Tea First Flush 2023
New season 2023 early Spring Tea from the most renowned Castleton estate in Darjeeling. The year's first harvested Moonlight consisting of the most tender leaves and made into a very small quantity. Extreme mellowness, very gentle vegetal notes, most pleasant & floral aroma ending with a gentle sweet note - these are the characteristics of this most delicious and adorable offering.
4. Moonlight Exotica Darjeeling Black Tea First Flush 2023
A very fine, speciality new season top of the line Spring 2023 tea from the highly reputed Margaret's Hope estate in Darjeeling. This Moonlight tea has very mild clonal notes and fruitiness alongwith a delightful floral aroma. The fragrance and the pleasant aftertaste add on to make this a tea par excellence, meant for connoisseurs of the finest Darjeelings
5. Snow White Darjeeling White Tea First Flush 2023
Early prime harvest 2023 Spring Tea from young clonal bushes at the Tingling division of the Singbulli in Darjeeling. The special selection comes with unmatched and a highly floral aroma, mellowness, a fine fruity flavour with a delicate and soft aftertaste
6. Moonlight Majesty Darjeeling Black Tea Second Flush 2023
Green & coppery buds and leaves with a soft nose. Early 2023 Summer harvest from the most renowned Castleton estate in Darjeeling. This May month late evening plucking under Moonlight consists of the finest leaves and adds up to a very small quantity. Soft mellowness with subtle clonal notes, very gentle floral fragrance alongwith fruitiness and a fine aftertaste - these are the hallmarks of this awesome offering to relish.
7. Spring Moondrop Organic Darjeeling Black Tea First Flush 2023
New season Spring 2023 special tea from the Organic Puttabong estate in Darjeeling. This carefully plucked and processed tea comes with that characteristic soft & subtle floral aroma with a highly mellowed taste, so typical of this estate's Moondrop. The mild body in the cuppa comes alongwith an excellent flavour to relish
Pocket-Friendly Exquisite Tasting Premium Teas:
Filling your cup with the world's most expensive tea and tasting it is bliss, and one must do but if it is the cost that keeps you away, then check out our list of some of the finest teas that are exquisite in taste with much lesser price tags.
Golden Saga Assam Black Tea Second Flush 2022
A celebratory Tea passionately made from selective leaves plucked on International Tea Day at the Borahi estate beside the Disang river in upper Assam. The tea has a mild vegetative flavour....
Earl Grey Spice Black Tea
Traditional Indian exotic spices and CTC tea scented with the oil of bergamot, to add a unique twist to the flavour. Can also be served chilled.Best with milk.
Seasons Harvest Darjeeling Teas
A collection of the Finest Teas from Darjeeling. Packed in golden round tin cans and placed in a beautifully handcrafted designer gold-foiled box, most ideal for gifting.
Finest Indian Teas Trio - Darjeeling, Nilgiri & Assam (3x50gm)
DARJEELING TEA : The tea is characteristic of a sparkling golden colour, flowery aroma and a smooth flavour with distinct fruity notes.
ASSAM TEA : The tea is characteristic of a pronounced malty flavour with a bright liquor & enduring aroma. Ideal for tea lovers whose weakness is strong tasting liquor.
NILGIRI TEA : The tea is characteristic of a light and crispy flavour, a brisk & bright liquor in the cup with a subtle & distinct aftertaste.
Masala Chai India's Authentic Spiced Tea - Royal Brocade Cloth Bag
An age-old classic, Masala Chai, Literally meaning "Spiced Tea" is one of the most popular tea blends in the world, originating from India. This Unique & ancient preparation contains a strong flavor of black tea blended with a variety of aromatic spices.
Pure Green Tea - Royal Brocade Cloth Bag
A delicate and smooth whole leaf green tea from the pristine hills of Darjeeling. This non-fermented tea, rich in natural anti-oxidants with several health benefits, is characteristic of a smooth light taste, a gentle and floral aroma with pale green liquor in the cup.
Darjeeling Tea - Tin Can
This tea is harvested from foothills of eastern Himalayas. It's known for Nice Aroma, Strong Taste, and highly oxidized tea.
Final Thoughts
Despite these high prices, true tea aficionados will do everything in their power to buy and taste their favourite speciality tea. If you are one of those, then go ahead and order your favourite tea.
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