{"title":"Kangra – The Revived Teas of the Himalayan Foothills","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTucked within the serene valleys of Himachal Pradesh in northern India, the Kangra tea region lies beneath the dramatic backdrop of the Dhauladhar mountain range. Tea has been cultivated here since the mid-19th century, when British planters first recognized the valley’s cool climate, mineral-rich soil, and crisp mountain air as ideal for producing distinctive Himalayan teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKangra’s gardens sit between 3,000 and 6,000 feet above sea level, where gentle sunshine, seasonal rainfall, and fresh alpine breezes slow the growth of the tea plants. This gradual cultivation allows the leaves to develop refined aromatics and nuanced flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKangra teas are celebrated for their light, elegant character and natural floral complexity. Green teas from the region are especially prized, offering a smooth, delicate cup with notes of sweet grass, spring blossoms, and soft nuttiness. Kangra oolong teas offer a beautifully balanced cup with soft floral aromatics, gentle honeyed sweetness, and subtle notes of orchard fruit, finishing with a smooth, lingering warmth that reflects the region’s cool Himalayan terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAfter a devastating earthquake in 1905 nearly erased the region’s tea industry, Kangra’s tea heritage has gradually been revived by dedicated growers committed to restoring its historic gardens and traditional craftsmanship. Today, Kangra teas remain relatively rare, prized for their purity, elegance, and strong sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eGraceful and understated, Kangra teas offer a refined Himalayan expression that reflects both the valley’s history and its quiet resurgence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/3698\/2430\/collections\/Kangra.jpg?v=1773608689","url":"https:\/\/kvlhillgardenteas.com\/collections\/kangra-the-revived-teas-of-the-himalayan-foothills.oembed","provider":"KVL Hill Garden Teas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}