Why are nearly half of Darjeeling's tea estates looking out for buyers?

Indian tea market's priced possession, Darjeeling tea often called the "champagne of the teas", has been struggling over the years to maintain its place in the international markets.

Almost half of Darjeeling's tea estates, are up for sale according to a report by The Economic Times.

Liquidity challenges amid high wages, falling demand and prices are brewing trouble for the "champagne of the teas"

Missing Buyers: 

Europe, a top export destination for Darjeeling tea has been facing recessionary pressure and thus a fall in demand from European consumers has worsened the situation for tea producers. 

Also, Japan, one of the biggest