Influence and Adaptation of Green Tea in India

India's relationship with tea is legendary. While black tea has long dominated Indian households, green tea's journey in India is a story of rediscovery and evolution.

Historically, tea plants are indigenous to parts of Assam and the Eastern Himalayas. Ancient Ayurvedic texts reference herbal infusions that closely resemble green tea preparations. Brews intended to cleanse, energize, and balance the body.

However, colonial influence pushed black tea to the forefront. It was only in recent decades that green tea re emerged, aligning seamlessly with India's renewed focus on wellness, balance, and conscious living.

India did not simply adopt green tea. It adapted it.

Indian palates sought warmth, aroma, and layered flavors. This gave rise to floral, spiced, and herbal infusions, blending global tea techniques with Indian sensibilities. Chamomile, lemongrass, rose petals, and spices found their way into green tea blends, creating offerings that were both familiar and refined.

Green tea in India became more than a health drink. It became a lifestyle choice. Urban professionals embraced it for focus and digestion. Homemakers turned to it for lightness and routine. Younger audiences adopted it as a mindful alternative to sugar laden beverages.

At Somara, this adaptation is intentional. Our green teas are not replicas of foreign blends; they are thoughtfully curated for Indian lives. Early mornings, long workdays, reflective evenings, and personal rituals.

Somara represents a bridge between tradition and modernity, global tea wisdom and Indian intuition.