India is the world’s largest producer as well as consumer of tea. The range of quality and style is vast. Tea is a significant economic force in this country. It is the largest employer in the agricultural sector. Land dedicated to tea production is 2 million acres, with 35,000 active tea estates. The teas of India reflect the diversity of geography and climate. The famous Darjeeling district is nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas. It is here that the tea makers art can best be compared to that of a winemaker. Darjeeling teas are intensely aromatic, flavorful teas with a muscat flavor note. These teas result in a cup unparalled in the tea world.