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Organic Green Tea

Yum Cha – Keeping the Traditions Alive

Yum Cha, literally translating to ‘drink tea’, is an ancient Cantonese tradition of breaking bread with friends and families in tea houses. Cantonese are the people that inhabit Hong Kong, Macau and the wider province of Guangdon, including Guangzhou in China. You will rarely come across a Hong-Konger who has never been to Yum Cha. This…

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the chayi white tea

White Tea In The Making

Tea has made its way into the hearts of every Indian. From the compulsory evening tea in almost every household to every small tea-selling joints in the country, it is the most sought-after beverage in India. The tea that most Indians are acquainted with is black tea. With the changing times, however, people have become…

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chayi trails phanap or phalap

Phalap: A Singpho Bequest

When I first heard of the town Margherita, I wondered how the town came to be known by such an unusual name in a place like Assam. The story was there, of course, a mere click away. An Italian engineer, C. R Paganini, had come to Assam to supervise the construction of the rail section.…

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the chayi tea pluckers of Assam

The Tea Pluckers of Assam

Assam Tea! Known for its aromatic enigma and delectable taste, it is not just a mere blend of soft green foliage dried and contoured into the best quality tea. Behind its making is the effort of the hands of thousand women who stand there in the midst of petite tea bushes, not basking in the…

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Organic Assam Green Tea

The Chayi Time Review: Organic Assam Green Tea

Today, the demand for Green Tea has gone up all over the world. People have replaced it with coffee, regular tea, energy drinks and other beverages to get that morning buzz. The reason is simple – Green Tea provides the same energy along with several health benefits. Popular among the world is Assam Green Tea,…

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