Tea has long been a grocery essential here in INDIA.Starting a tea franchise.business could be incredibly lucrative, so let’s run through the advantages of taking the leap. Alongside coffee, tea is one of the most popular hot drinks on offer and has a history spanning centuries.But the industry is home to more than just the standard ‘white with two sugars’ variety. The rise of fruit and herbal teas has also boosted the health of the industry – but more on that next.