Join India Tea Collective

A community of tea enthusiasts exploring Camellia sinensis across India and beyond — learning, tasting, exchanging, and traveling together.

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We focus exclusively on true teas — leaves of Camellia sinensis. Herbal tisanes, flavored blends, and additives are outside our scope.

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🫖 Who this collective is for

• Individuals based in India curious about tea culture and craft
• Beginners and seasoned enthusiasts exploring green, white, oolong, black, yellow, and pu-erh teas
• People eager to learn together through tastings, exchanges, and tea tourism

🚫 Who this isn't for

• Vendors, resellers, affiliates, or anyone joining primarily for sales or lead generation
• Brand accounts or promotional pages
• Groups promoting non-tea beverages or herbal-only products

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Are you a tea vendor? You're welcome in our general WhatsApp group — join and introduce yourself as an individual community member, not as a brand. Don't post promotions, product drops, discount codes, or sales links. Repeated promotion will result in removal.

Vendor policy: Please don't solicit in DMs or groups. If you're a producer or shop who wants to support meetups, reach out via a public post or email — participation in member groups is limited to individuals.

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✨ What you'll experience

🍃 Monthly tastings and brew-alongs

Hands-on sessions to explore brewing techniques, compare varietals, and taste side-by-side with fellow members

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Currently, tea gatherings are hosted in Bangalore. Planning to host one in your town or city? Reach out to the community coordinator.

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📮 Postal tea exchanges with tea-pals

Get paired with another community member to exchange curated samples, complete with detailed brewing parameters, tasting notes, and sourcing stories