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The rules of the game are changing for India's tea industry, and it's perhaps time for a fresh brew.

India is the largest consumer of tea, accounting for nearly 30% of global tea output.

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"Wine pairing is passé. Tea paired with food enhances your eating-out experience, does not intoxicate and lifts your spirits."

India’s large tea market—total branded tea market in India is estimated to be worth about Rs 10,000 crore and growing at over 15% annually.