Tea

Agrocarte Exim Enterprises offers the finest tea experience with an exclusive range of products. Tea is one of the most ancient and popular beverages consumed around the world. Black tea is more widely consumed worldwide. India is the world's largest producer of black tea and hence it is necessary to focus attention on black tea with respect to its health-promoting attributes. Though there is a wide range of teas available in the markets across the globe. Some of the most famous varieties of black tea hail from the Indian regions like Assam, Darjeeling, Nilgiri and Kangra.

Health Benefits:

• Black tea is rich in antioxidants like polyphenols (theaflavins, thearubigins and catechins) that can help prevent several chronic diseases including cancer.

• It keeps one energised because of methyl xanthines.

• It has polyphenols, which help protect our cells and DNA against damage.

• Antioxidants present in black tea are good for heart health and can lower risks of heart ailments and atherosclerosis (clogging of the arteries).

• Regular consumption of black tea is beneficial to people suffering from diabetes and high blood cholesterol.

• Phytochemicals found in black tea are linked with maintaining healthy bones and the prevention of bone-related ailments such as osteoporosis.

• Amino acid L-theanine helps in relaxing and enhancing mental concentration. 

• It contains alkylamine, an antigen, that might help in providing natural resistance to microbial infections and perhaps tumors, thereby strengthening the immune system.

Tea Varieties: 

1) Darjeeling Tea - It is a type of black tea produced in Darjeeling, India. It has a fruity aroma and a golden or bronze color, depending on the way it's brewed. It has notes (flavors) of citrus fruit, flowers and even a vegetal quality. It tastes sweeter and less bitter than the other forms of black tea.

2) Assam Tea - It has a rich, deep-amber color and is famous for its rich, full-bodied cup. It is known for its brisk, strong and malty character, making it a perfect tea to wake up to. The distinctive second flush orthodox Assam teas are valued for their rich taste, bright liquors are considered to be one of the choicest teas in the world.

3) Nilgiri Tea - A deliciously fragrant and exquisitely aromatic tea, with high tones of delicate floral notes and a golden yellow liquor. Crisply brisk and bright. Lingering notes of dusk flowers with an undercurrent  of briskness. Creamy mouth feel. A truly flavored tea for a stressful day.

4) Kangra Tea - The first flus of Kangra tea is known for quality, unique aroma and tinge of fruity favor. A little milder than Darjeeling tea in terms of flavor. Kangra tea has more body and liquor.

5) Dooars-Terai Tea - The Dooars-Terai tea is characterized by a bright, smooth and full- bodied liquor that's a wee bit lighter than Assam tea.

6) Sikkim Tea - The first flush of Sikkim tea, harvested during spring time, has unique taste and aroma. The refined golden liquor has a light floral finish and a hint of sweet lingering taste. Mellow and smooth, the second flush of Sikkim tea is a toasty brew, with a heady, strong yet smooth brew. The third flush or Monsoon flush of Sikkim tea creates a full bodied cup with mellow taste. The final flush or autumn flush of Sikkim tea has a well-rounded taste and the light hint of warm spices. This amber liquor is the perfect end to the seasons of the tea.

7) Green Tea - It has a low oxidation and contains more antioxidants, polyphenols and catechins.

8) Masala Tea - It is a traditional drink made with brisk black teas richly flavored with spices (masala).