Darjeeling is nestled on the laps of the northeastern range of the Himalayan mountain in India .It is a region of breath taking beauty with Mount Kanchanjungha (8579 meters) casting its shadow on the rolling hills and valleys below: The tea is cultivate on terraced mountain slopes at attitudes of 1000- 2000 meters above sea level. Only the tender shoots are hands - picked , making it expensive to harvest. The climate high attitude the texture of the Himalaya soil nourishthe tea plants and help to give Darjeeling teas the flavour rich aroma and unsurpassable bouquet. Darjeeling is priceless pride of India tea Only about 12millon kg . is produced yearly . Without the named Darjeeling , Indian Tea would be like French wine without the prestige of champagne.