For a person, who had never seen a tea estate in his life and had only read about it in his geography class at school it was a difficult task to choose a career as a tea planter. After having completed my studies at the age of 22, I had embarked on a journey to …
One of the most well known, enjoyable and prized teas comes from the Northeastern Himalayan mountainous region of Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal in India. This picturesque region of the Himalayas veils the 87 fabled tea plantations that produce the finest teas in the world today. Darjeeling tea cannot be grown or manufactured …
After my short stint at Head Office, and after having completed my orientation course, I was posted to Rydak Tea Estate. I was handed over an air ticket and boarded the flight to Bagdogra on the 3rd of January 1975. The company car dropped me to the airport and after checking in I boarded the plane …
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It was in December of 1975 that I boarded the Kalka Mail from Allahabad to face my destiny with my first job as an Assistant Manager with Jardine Henderson Limited, in their Tea Estates Division. I was headed to Calcutta for my orientation program for a week. I was a little worried as to how …
Ahh the Pepper Tea! The sharp and spicy tea that will help clear your nasal passages when you are under the weather. My kids do not like this tea (“It’s too spicy Dad!”) but will want me to make it for them when they are not well. I, on the other hand, enjoy this tea …
Almost every tea that is enjoyed all over the world comes from a plant species whose scientific name is Camellia Sinensis. Camellia Sinensis is an ever-green shrub that can grow into a small tree (up to 66 feet) if it is left unpruned. The plant originated near the southeast region of China and as one …
Ginger Tea or Adrak Chai is one of my all time favorite teas. The sharp delectable taste of ginger pairs great with a strong black tea. Not only that, ginger has lots of health benefits from aiding in digestion to helping reduce inflammation. This recipe is great for your morning or afternoon cup of tea, …
Some of the most wonderful loose leaf teas produced around the world are know as orthodox tea. Orthodox is a term used to classify tea and refers to the method that is used in tea making. Orthodox loose leaf tea is produced using the traditional method of plucking, withering, rolling, oxidation, fermentation, and drying. All …
When people speak of the history of tea in India there seems to be the feeling that you are about to hear some great epic story. Over the years I have heard snippets of tea’s history in India, but I decided to dig deeper and find out the full story of tea’s colorful history in …
This is the story of a tea planter who initiated a bout with nature and didn’t expect that the impact of his actions would last a lifetime! Duklingia Tea Estate is a beautiful estate situated in the Upper Assam’s district of Jorhat. It has an undulating terrain sprawling over a few hundred hectares surrounded by …
