My dad always says this line, “Chai jaisi bhi ho, jahan bhi ho, jiski bhi ho – pee leni chahiye”. What it means in English, is that “One can just drink a cup of tea – at any time, anywhere, or with anyone”. While growing up I probably never understood this line, but today I […]
Oolong vs. Green tea – Which One is better?
Introduction Tea has been the drink of choice for mankind for almost a thousand years now. There is no better and safe option than a quick cup of tea. A cup of tea helps us out both mentally and physically. In those tiring times, when we need a quick burst of energy, a cup of […]
Teas Best Suited In Rainy Season
We all enjoy the rain, especially the ones who are living in the Northern part of India where rain is less. Whenever the mighty clouds pour out the rain, the environment becomes beautiful and all that our heart desires is a hot cup of tea with some pakodas or samosas. This is indeed the best […]
Experience with Kashmiri Kahwa Tea
Kashmir or better known as “The last Shangrila” is one of the most beautiful places that have walked the face of our mother earth. Residing in the upper most region of India, this ethereal cold desert is no less than heaven. It astonishing beauty, culture and people are the most attractive features of the region. […]
Experience with Peppermint Chai
When it comes to tea, I just cannot control over my emotions!!! Tea is an integral part of my life and I am sure it must be to many of you. Waking up every morning to a cup of tea which we have been doing since ages, like a daily prayer which is compulsory for […]
Green Tea Experience
I cannot stop talking about this wonderful drink. People often joke with me that…”is someone paying you to speak on green tea?” It brings a crackling smile on to my face and then I simply answer them back that it’s because, “I love green tea.” Although, I am a big of the regular black tea […]
The Real Tea Experience
Introduction Drinking tea is a universal experience – refreshing and mesmerizing with a zest of delicious flavors altogether. The more we get into the world of tea, the more we tend to lose ourselves in the never-ending crusade of health and wellness. Everything is connected, tea and humans have a relation which was built ages […]
Diary of a Tea-holic – Darjeeling Chapter
I visited Darjeeling last week to explore one of the most alluring tea estates, Glenburn Tea Estates. I had read a lot about the estate and wanted to explore them on my own. A heavenly little plantation retreat Glenburn lies on a hillock above the banks of the River Rungeet, high in the Himalayas, overlooked […]
Choices For a Tea Lover
I sometimes wonder how my life would be if each day did not begin with a warm cup of tea being sipped while making plans for the day. There are many special memories attached to tea. I have been fond of tea ever since I tasted it. You could say it was love at first […]
Assam Tea or Darjeeling Tea?
Introduction Tea was brought in India by the British and since then India has become a hub of tea production. There are three main regions in India where tea is cultivated – Darjeeling in the north, Assam in the northeast, and Nilgiri in the south. Darjeeling and Assam tea is known throughout the world and […]