Tea Estate Stay in India: What to Expect, Where to Go and How to Plan

(v) Specialty tea
Small-batch or specially processed teas with different flavor profiles.

Factory visits can depend on the production schedule, so you should check this before travelling.

4. Join a Tea Tasting Session

Tea tasting is another interesting part of a tea estate stay. You can learn how teas differ in:

(i) Aroma
The smell of the tea before and after brewing.

(ii) Colour
The colour of the brewed tea can vary from light golden to deep amber.

(iii) Strength
Some teas taste stronger while others feel lighter.

(iv) Body
This describes how light or full the tea feels in your mouth.

(v) Sweetness
Some teas can have a natural mild sweetness.

(vi) Freshness
Freshly produced tea can have a cleaner and brighter character.

(vii) Floral notes
Some teas can have light flower-like aromas.

(viii) Astringency
This is the dry feeling that some teas create in the mouth.