History
   


From its medicinal beginings in ancient China, tea has greatly affected the course of history.

Darjeelingtea.net has a growing number of historical documents on the drawing board to be included in this section. Though many chapters occur outside Darjeeling, some are specific to the region.

  • Darjeeling Panorama from Tiger Hill. From "India Land of the Black Pagoda" by Lowell Thomas 1930
  • The Founding of the Hill Station of Darjeeling and the Birth of the Tea Industry in the District.
  • Etymology-the roots of tea and its name.
  • A History of the Tea Industry in the District of Darjeeling. By Mr.R.Dutta - President of the Darjeeling Planters Association.
 

 

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