{
  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2011-1050/annex-II/division-SINGLE/division-5/division-5.1",
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  "legislation": "eur/2011/1050",
  "legislation_title": "Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1050/2011 of 20 October 2011 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Darjeeling (PGI))",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2011-1050",
  "path": "annex/II/division/SINGLE/division/5/division/5.1",
  "kind": "division",
  "number": "5.1",
  "heading": "Specificity of the geographical area",
  "text": "The tea gardens are situated at altitude of between 600 and 2 250 metres on steep slopes, which provide ideal natural drainage for the generous rainfall the district receives. It is important to note the relevance of elevation, as it is specific for Darjeeling quality. Coupled with this, the intermittent cloud and sunshine combine to impart the unique character of Darjeeling tea.\nThe soil is rich and the hilly terrain provides natural drainage for the generous rainfall the district receives.\nDue to continuous low temperature the metabolic (photosynthesis) rate of the Darjeeling tea plant is far lower than any other tea plant, which stunts the growth of green leaf and increases the concentration of the natural chemical characteristics.\nThe Darjeeling tea growing area is located in the seven valleys of the Darjeeling hills which directly overlooks the Himalayas and the Kanchenjunga peak which is the 3rd highest mountain peak in the world. The cold wind blowing from the Himalayas through the seven valleys at various temperatures during the year is one of the reasons resulting in the unique Darjeeling flavour. Further, the Darjeeling hills experience mists during the nights which condenses the water molecules of the environment and it caresses the tea leaves which moisturise the Darjeeling tea leaves overnight. The Darjeeling hill experiences very high rainfall (up to 160 inches and not less than 80 inches) in a year. The Darjeeling hills receive only 4 to 5 hours of sunshine for only about 180 days in a year. These natural phenomena significantly contribute to the development of the remarkable flavour and characteristics of the Darjeeling tea.",
  "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
  "status": null,
  "version": "current",
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  "provenance": {
    "source": "legislation.gov.uk",
    "source_url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2011/1050/annex/II/division/SINGLE/division/5/division/5.1",
    "retrieved_at": "2026-11-01T14:49:50.229761+00:00"
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  "licence": "Open Government Licence v3.0",
  "licence_url": "https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/",
  "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives."
}