Tea – Indian
Assam, Darjeeling, Nilgiri, others
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Can You Tell the Difference Between Himalayan Grown Teas?
Tea has been cultivated throughout the Himalayan region for well over a century. An interesting question for tea enthusiasts is whether teas grown across this vast mountain range truly exhibit distinct regional characteristics. I would think so. After all, relatively small tea-producing regions such as Taiwan are capable of producing remarkably diverse teas based on… Continue reading
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Teas of the World: Sikkim Teas
India is large and varied, with many languages, cultures, and languages. Crowned by the Himalayas along the northern border, the country stretches down to the Laccadive Sea and the neighboring island nation of Sri Lanka. As expected, tea cultivation reaches even to one of the newest states in the country. About Sikkim The state of… Continue reading
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Tea Review – English Tea Store Nonsuch Estate Nilgiri
I have mixed feelings about India’s teas. If I had to pick a variety of tea that’s disappointed me the most over the years, I’d go with Darjeeling. I’ve only been drinking tea for about eight years now and in the early days I found myself quite impressed with the unique flavor profile of this… Continue reading
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Teas of the World: Assamica Teas
We often think of Camellia sinensis var. assamica as tea grown in Assam, India. However, this varietal is cultivated in many other regions—and its flavor can vary significantly depending on where it is grown. The assamica varietal is cultivated in the following locations (among others): Assam (India) — the original home of assamica teas Sri… Continue reading
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Tea Garden Visionary: Rajiv Lochan
Many tea gardens have been around for a hundred years or more and are the result of persistence, but some are much newer and have been the result of true vision. Such is the case with Doke Tea Garden in the state of Bihar in India. It was first planted with tea plants (Camellia Sinensis)… Continue reading
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Tea vs. Coffee in India
Statistically speaking, if you drink tea, there’s a good chance it was grown in either China or India. Between the two countries, they account for a substantial portion of global tea production. This may explain why the rise of coffee consumption in both countries is often framed as a kind of rivalry between tea and… Continue reading
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The Colors of Darjeeling Tea Leaves
Those familiar with black and green teas may be surprised by the varied colors found in Darjeeling tea leaves. They certainly caught us off guard when we first encountered them—both fascinating and a bit puzzling. Not all Darjeeling teas show this multicolored appearance. Some are processed as white, green, or oolong teas. However, those marketed… Continue reading
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Tea Review — The English Tea Store’s Tarajulie Estate
I haven’t made a thorough study of the matter, but I’d venture to say that if you’re looking for information on the gardens that produce your Indian single-estate tea, you’re likely to come up dry in many cases. Take Tarajulie Estate, for instance, which produces the fine Assam tea that’s the subject of this review.… Continue reading
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Teas of the World: Nilgiri Teas
Teas are grown in an ever-increasing number of countries in the world, with India still being one of the leaders. This stop on our virtual world tea tour is Nilgiri District in a more southern part of that country. Topography A mountainous region of Tamil Nadu State in southeastern India, with peaks rising from the… Continue reading
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