Eight special teas to sip on International Tea Day
2 years, 7 months ago

Eight special teas to sip on International Tea Day

Live Mint  

Today is International Tea Day, started in 2020 to nudge the industry towards greater sustainability and find ways to increase per capita consumption in tea-producing countries, among other objectives. Industry folks say that if we can increase per capita consumption by one cup a day, we would be able to tackle the glut in production and balance demand and supply. • A tippy and well-rolled Assam black tea for its earthy aroma and the rich red liquor that allows itself to be stained by a dash of milk. The Assam whole leaf black tea is simply—pardon the cliche—one of life’s little pleasures.

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A Symphony of Flavors: Fusion Teas Offer a Modern Twist on Traditional Indian Tea
2 months ago

A Symphony of Flavors: Fusion Teas Offer a Modern Twist on Traditional Indian Tea

News 18  

Fusion teas offer a fresh take on an age-old tradition, blending classic Indian ingredients with contemporary flavors. This trend reflects the changing preferences of today's consumers, who seek health-conscious options without compromising on taste. Through their TAPRI smart vending machines, Cherise India Pvt. Ltd. delivers the traditional taste of homemade chai, coffee, soups, and milk beverages while utilizing cutting-edge IoT …

Celebrating the power of tea
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Celebrating the power of tea

Live Mint  

The fourth edition of International Tea Day was celebrated on 21 May. This year saw the launch of a new campaign #TeaPower by the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation’s Intergovernmental Group on tea. “Tea and health is too broad," says Shabnam Weber of the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada and vice-chair of IGG. Tea’s claim to health is …

Cultural benefits of tea celebrated at UN event
7 months ago

Cultural benefits of tea celebrated at UN event

China Daily  

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International Tea Day: Don’t settle for the kettle, cook with tea!
7 months ago

International Tea Day: Don’t settle for the kettle, cook with tea!

Hindustan Times  

Chai, shai, cha, te, tea, teh — one beverage with differing but easily distinguishable names has the world wrapped around its little finger. Tea connoisseur Kavita Mathur says, “One can make delightful tea-marbled eggs by boiling eggs and then steeping them well with a teaspoon of Assam black tea after slightly cracking the eggshells. This is best paired with a …

Woolah tea from Assam makes speciality ‘bagless’ teas using organic tea leaves
11 months ago

Woolah tea from Assam makes speciality ‘bagless’ teas using organic tea leaves

The Hindu  

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Savoring India's Tea Odyssey: A Sip through Time
1 year, 4 months ago

Savoring India's Tea Odyssey: A Sip through Time

News 18  

India, with all its diversity and intricacies is united by this one magical drink. In the book Chai: The Experience of Indian Tea, authors Rajan Kapoor and Rekha Sarin state ‘tea-drinking culture is a skein that runs through the warp and weft of the multi-ethnic tapestry of Indian society’. India today is the world’s second biggest producer of tea, having …

International Tea Day 2023: Discover the best tea destinations in the world
1 year, 7 months ago

International Tea Day 2023: Discover the best tea destinations in the world

Hindustan Times  

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Assam’s new age tea producers
1 year, 7 months ago

Assam’s new age tea producers

Live Mint  

A friend told me that a cup of tea is the reason she gets out of bed every morning. But there’s more brewing in Assam that is well worth celebrating—for Assam tea is into its 200th year. I tried a first flush tippy black tea from Rajen Baruah’s Assam Heritage Tea in Dibrugarh. Speaking of ease of brewing, in Sibsagar, …

Get to know the indigenous teas of Assam
2 years, 2 months ago

Get to know the indigenous teas of Assam

Live Mint  

There’s a small but growing tribe of tea farmers who have been experimenting with tea-making. Earlier, these farmers would have sold the tea leaves to a factory; now they are innovating, learning new styles from Taiwanese tea makers and even reaching into the past to draw from tradition. This week, I tried three indigenous teas from Assam: the khilang, dheki …

Best Christmas gift for tea lovers 2021: Subscriptions to smart mugs
3 years, 3 months ago

Best Christmas gift for tea lovers 2021: Subscriptions to smart mugs

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Every Brit loves a good old-fashioned cup of tea, …

International Tea Day 2021: Desis Pour Memes on Twitter to Show Their Never-ending Love for Chai
3 years, 7 months ago

International Tea Day 2021: Desis Pour Memes on Twitter to Show Their Never-ending Love for Chai

News 18  

Known all over the world for its medicinal properties, the everyday beverage tea has its own special day. International Tea Day is celebrated worldwide on May 21. The beverage is so loved that chai lovers are always on a search to find new flavours of tea. Friday, 21may International tea day 2021Chai lovers:- pic.twitter.com/j88o234zXY— Aman Pandey🔥🇮🇳 May 21, 2021 A …

An extra cuppa for change on International Tea Day
3 years, 7 months ago

An extra cuppa for change on International Tea Day

Live Mint  

This week is about an extra mug of tea. If more of us ask for whole-leaf tea, more of us buy from sources that connect gardens with consumers or buy directly from gardens, if more of us ask questions about where the tea comes from and how it’s made, and how it supports our own consumption preferences, we will prime …

How to make tea, the scientific way
3 years, 8 months ago

How to make tea, the scientific way

Live Mint  

I tend to prefer my tea without sugar, a request that often annoys tea vendors because they tend to keep pre-boiled milk ready with added sugar, and my request almost always requires them to put in a little bit of extra effort. When someone says they “don’t know how to make good tea”, what they are actually saying is they …

How to make tea, the scientific way
3 years, 8 months ago

How to make tea, the scientific way

Live Mint  

I tend to prefer my tea without sugar, a request that often annoys tea vendors because they tend to keep pre-boiled milk ready with added sugar, and my request almost always requires them to put in a little bit of extra effort. When someone says they “don’t know how to make good tea”, what they are actually saying is they …

The tea list for all seasons
4 years ago

The tea list for all seasons

Live Mint  

This is about the time I would take stock of the year that was, making a neatly numbered list of everything of consequence. In summer, I found that white tea makes a cold brew that’s not watery but luscious and velvety. Most high-altitude tea regions in India produce great white teas, but a really well-made white peony from Rujani in …

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