India is the second-largest producer of tea after China. Tea plantations were introduced to the country by the British, during the colonial regime. Over the years, Indians started producing different varieties of teas like Assam, Kangra, Darjeeling, Kashmiri Kahva, Nilgiri, etc. Among all the aforementioned varieties, the one which has...
Who doesn’t like to start their day with a Refreshing Cup of Tea? Tea, the dried leaves of the plant Camellia sinensis, is the most popular beverage, consumed by over two-thirds of the world’s population. Different types of teas available in the market are black (fermented), green (non-fermented) and oolong...
Assam being one of the most beautiful states in India is known for its alluring river valleys, mountains and hills. The fact that it is surrounded by the Northern Himalayas, the Brahmaputra plains and the Deccan plateau on three sides – makes it one of the richest biodiversity zones in...
If you start to look for the dictionary meaning of the word mindful, a lot of words would pop up like the state of being aware, alive, awake or alert. However, have you ever tried taking a deeper dive into the actual meaning of mindfulness? Well, if the answer is...
It seems like an unwritten rule that a cup of tea is bound to hold a number of stories around itself. Right from its creation, until now, the story of tea begins with a handful of myths. However, the story of its unique creation deserves to be known by all....
“I like my tea a little too sweet.” “My cup is incomplete without cardamom.” “Wish I could drink some more.” In short, some teas are something to someone in some way. From you to us to every other tea drinker in the world, the meaning of tea changes every time...
A game of golf, a lunch meeting or drinks after work are great ways of breaking the ice, building a network and sounding out business partners. But tea – that age-old, ever-present, inconspicuous beverage of the Indian office – comes with no diplomacy, only an invitation for connection. To an...
When Thinking About Beauty, Do You Ever Think of Tea? “My fitness journey will be a lifelong journey” says Khloe Kardashian an American television socialite, model and television personality. For some of us who consider beauty and fitness an important part of our lives, idealizing models or film stars or...
Tea and Its benefits have always been a part of our lives since time immemorial. Our ancestors have been drinking tea, considering it a special ceremony of the day and have passed on this tradition to their future generations. The invention of tea by a Chinese Emperor Shennong was just...
When we talk about culture, the first thing that comes to our mind is the way we live our life and do things. Some people prefer living a calm and easy life, while others like to be engrossed in their work. Different people have different life styles. Life style and...
Tea is an aromatic beverage consumed by millions around the world. It is prepared by brewing the cured leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant in some hot or boiling water. The camellia sinensis is a tea plant. It is an evergreen shrub or bush which is native to Asia. There...
Tea drinking is an old age tradition. It is said that drinking tea first began during 2737 BCE. According to legends surrounding tea, there was a Chinese emperor who was called Shennong. He found his water to be greatly improved when a dried leaf fell from a plant into his...