Production of Darjeeling tea, the world-famous aromatic tea, fell below 6 million kgs in 2024, and it could be the lowest output almost ever in recent history. The production was hit hard by adverse weather conditions and falling demand.
Darjeeling tea production stood at 6.01 million kgs in 2024 compared to 6.93 million kgs in 2023, according to Tea Board of India data.
“Production of Darjeeling tea fell below 6 million kgs in 2024 because of adverse weather conditions, climate change and lack of tea pluckers and absenteeism in the gardens. This would be the lowest production almost ever in recent history,” Indian Tea Exporters Association (ITEA) chairman Anshuman Kanoria told businessline…