Darjeeling tea plantations are located in the North of India in the fathills of the Himalayas.
These great gardens, just 61 are found at high altitude and production is small, (it's quality and rarity explain its price).
The higher the altitude, the better the teas, which explains the difference in taste and price, that is found on the market.
There are therefare numerous varieties of Darjeeling all with their own qualities.
Darjeeling is mellow and aromatic, is considered one of the greatest teas in the world, and is known as " the champagne of tea".
Darjeeling offers liquors with the finest aromas of almond, muscat and ripe fruits.
It is a tea that is classed by garden and vintage. For futher explanation see " History of tea" and "Grades"