‘Sekoni’ (Assamese- চেকনী) -a tea leaf strainer with a semi-spherical sieve and a handle attached to it is a common word in every Assamese household. Until I sat to write this article I never gave a second thought to this word. It has been a mundane utensil that I remember having in my house for…
What intrigues me about the concept of tea as seen by the Chinese is how infused it is in their philosophy and religion. The Taimu Mountain of Fuding is said to be where white tea was originally produced in the Fujian province of China. It is a quiet, foggy mountain, steep with spectacular caves and…
Like the whole world, even I have been swept by the green tea revolution. Who had heard of green tea until a few years back? In India, it was an uncommon beverage in the middle-class families. But now it is a beverage that can be expected in a lot of households in India. It is…
There is almost a mystical nuance to ‘gong fu cha’, the traditional Chinese custom of brewing Pu-erh tea. In Chinese tradition making of tea is a scrupulous art. It is not merely a beverage. Its essence is infused deep into their philosophical and cultural values. As I said, the very custom of brewing pu-erh the…
(International Tea Day 2020 Special) So what does that smoking hot cup of tea mean to everyone? Imagine a bustling office, a very serious business meeting to crack a million dollar deal going on in a conference room with a big sturdy oak table surrounded by serious looking businessmen. Beside them sits in elegant china…
It is a matter of fact that black tea and green tea are the derivatives of the same plant- Camellia sinensis. The Assamica variety is the one that grows in the lush green tea gardens of Assam. Green Tea’s popularity as an antidote to weight loss skyrocketed around the world and quite rightfully so. So…
Herbal Remedy? Now you might ask, “A remedy to what?” The most important answer would be “INSOMNIA.” Not many variety of tea is known to do that. There are some, of course, but be assured, Chamomile is the most effective- your own personal lullaby. Chamomile tea is known to be an excellent inducer of sleep.…
If you are a tea lover, then you too must be eager to try different savours of tea. Tea to me is a revitalizer, a mood-lifter and most often than not, it really is my go-to drink. Some days back, I wrote about lemongrass-a truly beneficial herb with a number of properties that can do…
It is the time of the first flush. Ordinarily, around this time of the year, tea gardens in Assam are bustling with activities. But this year the world has come to a staggering halt due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. The nationwide lockdown for a span of twenty-one days is bound to be a…
Lemongrass is a kind of herb grown mostly in Sri Lanka and in the Southern part of India, though nowadays, due to its growing demand it is grown in many parts of the world. This herb is known for its lemon-like citrusy flavour and is used as flavouring in many Thai and other Asian Cuisine.…
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