Assam and Nilgiris are two well-known tea growing regions of India. Assam being the single-largest, tea growing region in the world and Nilgiris being the highest tea growing region in the world. Tea from Assam makes a strong, brisk, malty and a full-bodied tea whereas high-grown Nilgiri tea is considered‚ the “Southern Darjeeling” and is known worldwide for its fragrant, bright and brisk character. These two regions produce very distinct, region specific teas because of different geographical and climatic conditions.