Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

International Tea Day is celebrated on May 21 each year, following the declaration by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2019. The day recognizes the cultural and economic significance of tea, which has a long history dating back to its origins in China around 2737 BC. The theme for the occasion is "Tea for Better Lives," emphasizing tea's role in livelihoods and sustainable development. In India, tea cultivation began commercially in 1824 under British influence, and the country is now one of the leading producers, with famous tea regions like Darjeeling, Nilgiri, and Assam contributing globally.