Geographical Indication (GI) tags are given to products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation due to that origin. These products are often traditional and hold cultural significance. In India, the first product to get a GI tag was Darjeeling Tea.
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- Darjeeling Tea was the first to receive a GI tag in India, granted in 2004. This tea is celebrated for its distinctive flavor and quality attributed to the Darjeeling region in West Bengal, India.