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Sumatra

Tea has been cultivated on Sumatra, Indonesia, since 1826. Plucking takes place year-round, but the climatic conditions of the two islands differ. The rainy season on Java takes place in winter and plucking takes place when it ends which is also when the best teas are plucked. Sumatra, which lies directly below the Equator, has a more even climate so that the season does not play an important role. Teas from Indonesia are strong and dark in the cup, similar to Assam teas and are often mixed with these. Approximately 135,000 tons of tea are produced annually and 71,000 of these are exported. Main customers are the USA, Pakistan and Egypt.