- The European Commission granted GI tag to Himachal's Kangra tea.
- India's unique Kangra tea is grown in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh.
- The European Commission (EC) has granted Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) to Kangra tea, which will come into effect from April 11, 2023.
- Kangra tea is famous for its unique taste. It is available as black and green tea.
- Kangra tea is grown at an altitude of 900 to 1,400 meters above sea level in an area with an annual rainfall of 270–350 cm.
- In 1849, Dr. Jameson, the then Superintendent of Botanical Tea Gardens, declared the Kangra Valley ideal for tea cultivation.
- The demand for Kangra tea is continuously increasing and it is a registered Geographical Indication (GI) in India.
- Kangra tea was given the Geographical Indication status in 2005.
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