Darjeeling tea production may fall to a new low in 2025 as erratic weather, labour shortages and rising costs hit gardens, with January-November output at 5.19 million kg, Tea Board data show

US President Trump has lowered import duties on nearly 200 food and agricultural items, including Indian spices, tea, and cashews, following domestic pressure over rising costs. While this offers relief to some Indian exporters, significant tariffs on ...

As soon as I pull into the Starbucks drive-thru and rattle off the words, “Chai tea latte,” the guilt seeps into my bones. This isn’t chai. It is quick. It is made with a pre-made liquid combined with warm milk. Don’t get me wrong; I still enjoy ...

Indian tea sector in 2025: Increased output, higher exports, challenges & 2026 outlook. Key trends, prices, and future prospects.

India, the land that gave the world Darjeeling and Assam tea, risks losing its place at the global tea table, not because of its leaves, but because of its lost opportunities, notes Kanika Datta. IMAGE: Tea estate workers pluck tea leaves on Selim Hill in ...

Tea, introduced by the British, transformed into a beloved Indian ritual with the addition of milk and spices. This colonial import became a national comfort, blending nourishment, tradition, and social connection. From street-side stalls to homes, chai ...

India's tea output fell 16% in November 2025 due to adverse weather, with Assam and West Bengal experiencing significant declines.

TINSUKIA, India, Sept 4 - Under blazing skies at a tea plantation in India's northeastern state of Assam, picker Kamini Kurmi wears an umbrella fastened over her head to keep her hands free to pluck delicate leaves from the bushes. "When it's really hot ...

Indian tea lovers in the United States may soon have to pay more for their favorite brew, as additional tariffs on Indian goods are expected to take effect by September–October, just ahead of the festive season. Gujarat-based tea major Wagh Bakri, which ...