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India is the second-largest tea-producing country in the world after China.
Assam is the largest tea-producing state in India, with 652.95 million kg produced per year. The fertile Bhramaputra river valley makes Assam ideal for tea cultivation.
West Bengal stands second as the largest tea-producing state in India in 2024. Darjeeling, Terai, and Dooars are the tea producing areas of the state.
Tamil Nadu is the third largest tea-producing state in the nation. It is popular for its black tea grown on the pristine Nilgiri Hills.
Kerala is fourth on the list of largest tea-producing states in India. Munnar, Idukki, Wayanad, Kottayam, and Thrissur are the tea-producing zones of Kerala.
Karnataka is the fifth-largest tea-producing state in the country. Most of the production and farming takes place in the region of Kodagu and Chikmagalur.
Tripura is the sixth-largest producer of tea among other tea-producing states in India. It has 54 tea estates and produces over 7.7 million kg of tea per year.
'The land of the rising sun', Arunachal Pradesh is the seventh largest producer of tea in India. It is known for its unique green and black tea.
Himachal Pradesh is the eighth-largest tea-producing state in India. The Kangra Valley is popular for its lush green tea gardens.
Sikkim is the ninth-largest tea producer in India. It is renowned for its delicate black tea, which has a unique flavor depending on the season. It also produces white tea.
Nagaland is the tenth-largest tea-producing state in India. It has a long history of producing tea and contributes prominently to the tea industry in India.