It was established by the enactment of the Tea Act in 1953 with its headquarters in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta).

The excessive[citation needed][6] amounts of 'faux' Darjeeling tea sold on the global market relates in stark opposition to the fraction of exporters which are licensed by the Tea Board India as legitimate traders of this region.

It coordinates research institutes, the tea trade and government bodies, ensuring the technical support of the tea trade in the global industry.

The headquarter of the board is located in Kolkata of West Bengal.

This foreign office of the Board is designed to undertake the various promotional measures to boost up export of Indian tea.