A Perfect Blend

'A Perfect Blend' presents the unique aspects of tea from Darjeeling and Assam. Using continuous commentary on visuals of the tea gardens, processing and consumption of tea, the film presents two case studies, of Darjeeling and Assam tea. In Darjeeling the tea is grown on hilly slopes and the cultivation was begun by an English man. 87 gardens produce 11 million kgs of tea annually and it's golden colour and aroma is known all over the world. In contrast Assam tea is grown at sea level in the Brahmaputra valley, which is the single largest basin in the world to produce tea. It's becoming well known globally for it's strong, brisker, malt flavour and bright colour.