TWG Tea is committed to producing exquisite and unique teas from source gardens around the world. This means that TWG Tea has unparalleled access to the world’s best tea plantations and is able to influence and often innovate together with tea planters new processing methods with our partner estates in order to create new and better teas whose flavours appeal to a contemporary clientele.

TWG Tea fine harvest teas are the most excellent, pure, unblended teas from around the world, all hand selected by our master TWG Tea tasters.

INDIA

India has become the world’s leading producer of tea. From the banks of the Brahmaputra to the slopes of the Himalayas, Indian teas are known for their astounding variety.

DARJEELING

Darjeeling tea is one of the most renowned teas in the world. Grown in the north-eastern part of India, right in the foothills of the Himalayas between Nepal, Sikkim and Bhutan at altitudes ranging from 3,000 to 7,000 feet, Darjeeling is one of the largest tea growing regions in the world, producing a wide variety of teas. The high altitude, cool temperatures, moist climate and distinctive soil yield aromatic tea leaves with a bold flavour, reputed as being the champagne of teas.

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HIMACHAL PRADESH

The birthplace of tea in India, bordered by Kashmir in the north and China in the east, Himachal Pradesh is situated in the western Himalayas . Extremely rare and unique, the teas from this Land of Snowy Mountains are grown at an altitude of 5000 feet, and unite the force of an Assam with the delicacy of the finest Darjeeling, yielding a persistent aftertaste.

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NILGIRI

Nilgiri or Blue Mountain is situated in the south-western part of India. Producing mild and delicate teas, the best harvests occur between January and March.

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ASSAM

The Assam valley is the largest tea growing region in the world, with over 600 tea estates. Assam teas come from a variety of the tea plant, the Camellia assamica, which produces large, broad leaves, yielding a rich, red liquor.

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SIKKIM

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NEPAL

Cultivated at altitudes of 3,000 to 7,325 feet, tea is currently grown in the regions of Jhapa, Illam, Panchthar and Dhankuta. All Nepali teas are organic, produced using biologically and ecologically balanced methods. Often compared to Indian Darjeeling teas, Nepali teas have a wonderfully complex flavour and character.

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CEYLON

The island of Ceylon, otherwise known as Sri Lanka, is the world’s third largest tea producer.

In the plains and foothills, the tea plants flush every seven or eight days and are harvested all year round. The finest teas are gathered from late June to the end of August in eastern districts and from the beginning of February to mid-March in the western parts.

RATNAPUTRA

Located 55 miles east of the capital Colombo, this low altitude region produces teas that are generally used in blends, but can also be enjoyed pure with a little milk.

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GALLE

Located in the south, this region specializes in Flowery Orange Pekoes and Orange Pekoes with brilliant, regular-sized leaves that are carefully sorted.

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DIMBULA

The most famous tea in Ceylon, it supplanted declining coffee plantations in the 1870s. At altitudes of 3,500 to 5,000 feet, the teas range from full bodied to light and fragrant. The best tea from this region is harvested during the dry months of January and February. With long, wiry leaves, these teas give an exquisite cup, strong and full bodied.

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UVA

Located to the east of Dimbula, the celebrated Uva region produces a distinctive mellow tea that is best plucked between June and September.

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NUWARA ELIYA

Grown on a plateau, 6,000 feet above sea level, these are some of the most exquisite Ceylon teas. Picked year round, the finest harvests are gathered in January and February. The teas produce an intense, golden liquor that is smooth and delicately perfumed.

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