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.…
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…
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…
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.…
In some little corner of a long winding road snaking its way amidst hilly slopes sits a ramshackle wooden cabin, almost like an open crate. A misty morning, few stopped cars, and a flock of travelers coming from different placing and going off to different destinations have only one thing in common. All of them…
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…
