Yes, and this is crucial for ensuring you get the genuine article. "Uttarakhand Tea" has been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This is an official certification that guarantees the tea was grown in the specific geographical region of Uttarakhand and meets the strict quality standards and traditional methods defined for its production.

This speaks to the heart of our tea's quality and social impact. Most tea gardens in Uttarakhand are owned by small, independent farmers, not large corporations. The tea is hand-plucked, primarily by skilled local women (often called 'bais'), ensuring only the finest "two leaves and a bud" are selected, which is crucial for the tea's final flavour and aroma.

While both are Himalayan teas, they have distinct personalities. Uttarakhand tea is often described as having a clearer, sweeter, and less astringent flavour than its famous neighbor, Darjeeling. It possesses a unique light, fruity, or even slightly woody aroma, a direct result of the specific soil and climate of the Kumaon region.