Attention chai lovers, we have some exciting news for you. Whether you like your cutting chai straight from the roadside tapri or prefers visiting barista, nothing can come close to the ‘ghar wali chai’. While the entire nation is emphasizing and encouraging homegrown desi labels from India, we thought it would be unfair to leave behind some of the best tea brands. For the love of tea, we present you with some amazing local tea brands that offer mind-blowing brews with innovative flavours for you to try.
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In tea business since 1966, Taj Mahal tea is directly sourced from Assam, Darjeeling and Nilgiris. Their whole leaf tea is highly recommended for every tea lover. Apart from this, the brand also offers a range of exclusive collection including both loose tea leaves and tea bag.

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Sancha tea boutique offers 75 varieties of gourmet tea. Their Indian tea blends, such as turmeric masala chai, Sikkim Himalaya tea and Darjeeling first flush are worth a try. They also zero-caffeine herbal teas. What makes them best is their no plastic and eco-friendly policy. You can check their subscription box for more.

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Brainchild of Dhiraj and Priti Arora, Karma Kettle sources its one-of-a-kind tea leafs from Darjeeling. Their range of artisanal tea comes with a delectable selection with all natural ingredients. From black tea to green tea to herbal blends, the variety is commendable here.

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Known for a quality selection of artisanal teas, Hillcart tea originated from Darjeeling. Some of its best selling flavours are blood orange, berry burst, apple strudel and caramel dream, available in both tea bags and loose tea form. Most importantly, this brand also promotes sustainability.

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Tea Trunk tea is popular for bringing quirky blends and unique flavours. They are known for their exclusive range of green teas and matcha green tea range. It'a easily available both online and offline.

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Hailing from Kolkta, Goodwyn tea offers a variety of tea ranging from Darjeeling tea to Assam tea. You will also find a variety of green tea with a few addition of herbal ones as well. You can either buy loose tea leaf as per your requirement or opt for selected tea bags.

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Founded by Gaurav Saria, Infinitea is a tea boutique offering a wide range of ice teas, Assam tea, Darjeeling tea and other exotic blends from around the world. All of these handcrafted blends can be enjoyed hot or cold and even with and without milk. We say it's worth the price you'll pay.

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Oh Cha is a relatively new label serving fancy tea flavours. Known for its natural ingredients, decadent taste and economical price points, flavoured teas from this label can be served hot or cold.

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