Tea nanny

Pay attention to the steeping instructions while trying to a brew a tea for the first time. (Istockphoto)

How to pick the right tea

2 min read . 01 Sep 2024

A freshly brewed cup from Young Mountain Tea.

Kumaon’s new tea model for farmers

2 min read . 18 Aug 2024

Tea farms can be hospitable to humans and nature. (Istockphoto)

Go on a tour of tea farms in Sri Lanka

2 min read . 04 Aug 2024

Pyramidal bags have gained popularity as they accommodate leafier teas, allowing leaves to unfurl and infuse flavours,

Steeping in sustainability: the evolution of tea bags

2 min read . 21 Jul 2024

In India, about 80% of the tea consumed is CTC that makes warm cups of chai. (Istockphoto)

How to appreciate India's CTC and dust teas

2 min read . 23 Jun 2024

One was to combat climate change for the Indian tea industry is to make less, but produce good quality. (Istockphoto)

How climate change affects tea

2 min read . 09 Jun 2024

Choose green tea over sweet milky chai for healthy hydration (Courtesy: iStock)

Celebrating the power of tea

2 min read . 26 May 2024

A cold brew and a good book to beat the heat. (Istockphoto)

7 books for the chai nerd

2 min read . 12 May 2024

Photo: Rhea Dalal

Opinion | The ritual of Parsi ‘choi’

2 min read . 25 Sep 2020

Opinion I A muscatel from the land of CTC

2 min read . 18 Sep 2020

Try each tea by itself first to understand the flavours. (iStockphoto)

Opinion | Try your hand at blending tea

2 min read . 09 Sep 2020

Opinion | How tea became 'chai'

2 min read . 06 Sep 2020

Opinion | The moustache-friendly tea cup

2 min read . 28 Aug 2020

Courtesy Donyi Polo Tea Garden

Opinion | Artisanal teas from Arunachal Pradesh

2 min read . 21 Aug 2020

Photo: Getty Images

Opinion | How teas led the way for trains

2 min read . 07 Aug 2020

Opinion | The language of tea tasting

2 min read . 31 Jul 2020

Opinion | What is the queen of floral teas?

2 min read . 24 Jul 2020

Opinion | Books to add warmth to your chai time

2 min read . 17 Jul 2020

Opinion | CTC’s ‘kadak’ command

2 min read . 10 Jul 2020

Courtesy ketlee.in

Opinion | Zen and tasting time with aged tea

2 min read . 03 Jul 2020