Not only does India produce the most tea in the world, it grows some of the very best. The geography of India allows for many different climatic conditions, and the resulting teas can be dramatically different from each other. There are 3 main kinds of tea produced in India; Assam, Darjeeling and Nilgiri.

Nilgiri tea comes from an even higher part of India than Darjeeling, the Nilgiri region - or the "blue mountains". This southern Indian region has elevations between 1,000 and 2,5000 metres. Tea has been grown in Nilgiri since the late 1800s.

Nilgiri tea is a black tea. The flavors of Nilgiri teas are subtle and rather gentle. By itself, Nilgiri tea can be drunk with or without sugar or milk and can be made into iced tea. As part of a mixture, Nilgiri tea can be used to make Chai, as its strong taste can compliment subtle spices and is not overwhelmed by stronger spices. When poured, Nilgiri tea has dark amber color.