Question

Name any two beverages which are commonly used in our country?

Answer 1

1. Tea and Coffee are the two beverages which are commonly used in our country.

TEA

1. Tea bushes require a frost-free climate, moist and warm climate, all through the year.
2. The tea plant grows well in soil rich in organic matter, rich in humus, and well-drained soil which is fertile.
3. Tea is grown in tropical and subtropical climatic conditions.
4. Continuous growth of tender leaves is ensured by frequent showers evenly distributed over the year.
5. To restore its freshness, tea is processed within the tea garden.

COFFEE

1. Coffee is another important beverage crop grown in India.
2. Initially its cultivation was introduced on the Baba Budan Hills and even today its cultivation is confined to the Nilgiri in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
3. Indian coffee is known in the world for its good quality.
4. The Arabica variety initially brought from Yemen is produced in the country.
5. This variety is in great demand all over the world.