Nepal, a landlocked country in South Asia, sandwiched between China (in the north) and India (in the south), produces tea that is a cousin of Darjeeling tea in its appearance, aroma and fruity taste. Nepal tea if often referred to as the comparable, "classic" Darjeeling tea. The similarity of Nepal tea to Darjeeling tea is that the eastern zones of Nepal, which are the main tea producing regions of Nepal, have a similar geographical and topographical conditions as the Darjeeling. Nevertheless, Nepal tea does stand apart from the Darjeeling tea, and tea connoisseurs consider some of the teas from Nepal to be much better than the Darjeeling tea in aroma, fusion, taste and colour.
Nepal tea has not been that successful in capturing limelight in the world tea market, mainly due to the lack of sufficient quantities of tea, that often fails to meet the demand. Since its inception, Nepal tea is characterized by two types of tea, which are Orthodox tea and CTC (Crush, Tear, Curl) tea.
Currently, Nepal annually produces 23,821 MT of tea, with significant exports showcasing its prominence in the global tea market. The introduction of innovative blends like 'Bamboo Smoke Tea', which can fetch up to $1,290 for just 400 grams, further underscores the immense potential and opportunities for the Nepalese tea industry. Embracing such innovations can elevate Nepal's position in the global tea landscape.
More information on the Wikipedia page which has a list of tea growing regions and companies.