Darjeeling tea was the first Indian product to get the GI tag

A geographical indication (GI) is a name or sign used on certain products which corresponds to a specific geographical location or origin.

Darjeeling tea was the first Indian product to get the GI tag
India, as a member of the World Trade Organization, enacted the  Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection Act, 1999) in 2003.

It is after this in 2004-05 that the Darjeeling tea received the GI tag.
This GI tag ensures that none other than those registered as authorised users are allowed to use the popular product name.

Since then many other products like Kancheepuram Silk and Feni have received the GI tag.
Unlike most Indian teas, Darjeeling tea is normally made from the small-leaved Chinese variety of Camellia sinensis, rather than the large-leaved Assam plant.
Traditionally, Darjeeling tea is made as black tea, however, Darjeeling oolong and green teas are becoming popular.

source : moneycontrol.com

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