STATES AND UNION TERRITORIES OF INDIA
ASSAM - Info / Snippets
* 25 Jan 2026
Assam is known as the Tea Garden of India. Assam’s association
with tea dates back to the early 19th century when indigenous tea plants
were discovered growing wild in the region. This find transformed Assam
into one of the world’s most important tea-producing belts. Today, the
state is home to over 800 tea estates, sprawling across the fertile
valleys of the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers.
Upper Assam: Known for premium orthodox and CTC teas, with estates
around Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, and Sivasagar. Lower Assam: Produces robust
teas with strong liquor, supporting large-scale production. Barak
Valley: Located in southern Assam, this region contributes a smaller but
significant share of high-quality tea.
Source: GK: Which Indian state is called the tea garden of India? Story by Sujata Singh, News18, Jan 2026
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