On the western side of the Himalayas, in the Kangra Valley, the English introduced a variety of Chinese tea in 1852, Camellia Sinensis, which quickly acquired a prestigious reputation.

Located under large trees the 5,900 tea gardens of Kangra produce 90% of black tea on 2312 ha. But its production has been declining for several years. So, from Dharamsala the capital, tourist circuits are organized to relaunch the promotion of this exceptional tea grown in picturesque landscapes, visible in this Pléiades Neo image.

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Discover this Chinese tea, introduced to India in 1852, which quickly acquired a prestigious reputation.
Discover this Chinese tea, introduced to India in 1852, which quickly acquired a prestigious reputation.