The best oolongs are rarely available outside China and Taiwan; and flavoured oolongs make for a more accessible entry
2 min read28 Apr 2024The 1980s were the best of times for bone china teaware in India, and were found in nearly every kitchen cabinet in India
2 min read14 Apr 2024Chitra Collection in London is one the most important tea collections in the world
2 min read17 Mar 2024From valleys to mountains, and spring harvests to aged, India has a vast variety of teas that remain undiscovered. It’s time for an image makeover
2 min read3 Mar 2024The growth of sugar somewhat parallels that of tea in that both were Eastern goods that led to the creation of a Western industry
2 min read4 Feb 2024From a oolong named Iron Goddess of Mercy to a tea stuffed in tangerine, here’s my wishlist for 2024
2 min read21 Jan 2024In Georgia, there’s an emergence of family-run tea farms that are reviving old tea bushes that are growing wild
2 min read17 Dec 2023Dooars, from dwar marking its entryway to Bhutan, lies east of the Teesta river and runs along a 350km stretch, much of which is covered in tea
2 min read3 Dec 2023A selection of teas from India as well as abroad that have received top honours this year
2 min read19 Nov 2023Here’s a list of festive florals for this season, some to indulge in, some to gift
2 min read5 Nov 2023The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared