What is the difference between Indian and Chinese tea?

Although part of the same plant family, the difference between Indian and Chinese tea extend to origins, legacies, production styles and flavors. read more

Economy is one of the important factors for tea-growth in India, with hundreds of large plantations being cultivated. This is why most Indian teas are referred to by the Estate, whereas in China tea is still grown predominantly on small farms, and so named after the region. read more

In china tea is produced form the Camellia Sinensis plant, whereas India’s Assam tea, produced from the Camellia Assamica tea plant. Between these two Assamica varieties of tea plant is far more robust than the Sinensis, and can survive the hotter temperature and lower altitude. read more

Although part of the same plant family, the difference between Indian and Chinese tea extend to origins, legacies, production styles and flavors. Tea is produced from the Camellia sinensis plant, grown widely in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. read more