In 1834 Falconer was asked by a Commission of Bengal to investigate the commercial feasibility of growing tea in India; upon his recommendation tea plants were introduced, and the resultant black tea became competitive with Chinese teas.
Falconer was asked by a Commission of Bengal. This was in 1834. This was to investigate the commercial feasibility of growing tea in India; upon his recommendation tea plants were introduced. The resultant black tea became competitive with Chinese teas.