Assam tea with their own distinctive characteristics. Historically, Assam has been the second commercial tea production region after southern China, the only two regions in the world with native tea plants. The introduction of the Assam tea bush to Europe is related to Robert Bruce, a Scottish adventurer, who apparently encountered it in the year 1823. Bruce reportedly found the plant growing "wild" in Assam while trading in the region. Maniram Dewan directed him to the local Singpho chief Bessa Gam. Bruce noticed local tribesmen (the Singhpos) brewing tea from the leaves of the bush and arranged with the tribal chiefs to
Tea growing in Azerbaijan meeting international standards tea products. State program on the development of tea growing in the Azerbaijan Republic for 2018-2027 approved by the decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev (February 12, 2018) aims to develop tea growing, increase the export potential in this industry, and ensure the employment of rural population. According to the Law of Azerbaijani Republic about tea growing the duties of the state in the field of tea growing embraces the followings. Azerbaijani tea culture Tea growing in Azerbaijan In Azerbaijan, Lenkeran-Astara region is mainly specialized in tea-growing in the area of approximately