Picking Tea Leaves in Darjeeling, India

These Indian women work very hard to diligently pick tea leaves at the tea plantation sites in Darjeeling, India.

After touring the nearby Happy Valley Tea Estate, I learned that a great amount of effort is put forth not only by the women picking the tea leaves outside, but also the workers who work in the tea factory. It was a very educational trip that left me with a deeper appreciation for tea. By the way, the green tea I drank in Darjeeling was wonderful!