Darjeeling: tea in West Bengal’s hills

From India

These items are associated with India as a whole. See each source for regional details.

• Masala chaidrink

  Tea brewed with milk and spices such as cardamom, cinnamon and ginger.

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• Lassidrink

  A yogurt-based drink.

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• Chaasdrink

  A curd-based drink.

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• Thandaidrink

  A cold drink prepared with milk, nuts and spices; recipes vary.

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• Toddydrink

  A drink associated with palm sap.

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• Sugarcane juicedrink

  Juice pressed from sugarcane stalks.

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Place and tradition

Incredible India places Darjeeling in West Bengal and describes its tea plantations, mountain setting and layered cultural history. This establishes the region’s connection to tea without assigning one flavor or harvest date to every estate. A tea’s estate, processing and producer information provide more detail than the regional name alone.

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Seasonality & availability

No location-specific seasonal window has been documented for this entry yet. That does not mean it is unavailable. Harvest timing, storage, processing, imports, and retail availability are different things.