Tea – Indian
Assam, Darjeeling, Nilgiri, others
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Some Darjeeling Tea Estates
Darjeeling teas are all the same, right? Wrong! This tea growing area in the West Bengal region of India among the Himalayan mountains boasts quite a variety, due in large part to the plethora of tea estates there. While some Darjeeling teas live up to the nickname “the champagne of teas,” others are quite different… Continue reading
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Darjeeling vs. Ceylon Teas
Teas from Darjeeling and Ceylon are gaining prominence among tea drinkers the world over. No big surprise, considering the amazing level of expertise, quality, and variety the tea growers have developed in a relatively short time (when compared with those in China). Tea used to be grown almost exclusively in China, a well-guarded secret that… Continue reading
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Tea Growing Regions of India
Once upon a time nearly all of the world’s tea was grown in China and most , if not all, of it was consumed there. Several hundred years ago tea began to turn up in Europe, most notably in England, where it eventually became so popular that the British decided that they didn’t want to… Continue reading
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What Is “CTC Assam”?
All teas from the Assam region of India are not made alike. More correctly, they are not processed alike. They all grow in this wonderful region where the Brahmaputra River flows, but how they end up after that is like a tale of reaching a fork in the road and deciding which to take. The… Continue reading
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A Brief Guide to Black Tea
Ask a tea drinker in the United States, Great Britain or any one of a number of other countries in the West to picture a cup of tea and they’ll probably imagine that old tried and true of the tea drinking world – black tea. Yes, the times they are a’ changin’ and tea drinkers… Continue reading
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What Do Monkeys Have to Do with Tea?
If you’ve been drinking tea awhile and have been exploring beyond the basic black, you’ve come across teas with “monkey” in their name. For example, there’s White Monkey Paw Green Tea and 100 Monkeys White Tea, both from China. This leads to the question: What Do Monkeys Have to Do with Tea? Several things, actually.… Continue reading
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Review of Nonsuch Estate Nilgiri
Name: Nonsuch Estate Nilgiri Brand: English Tea Store Type: Black tea, Indian Form: Loose leaf Review: While many people are familiar with Assam and Darjeeling teas, teas from the Nilgiri region are less well-known. This is a shame because while some Nilgiris are profoundly uninteresting, good Nilgiris are not only quite tasty, but quite versatile.… Continue reading
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About Darjeeling Tea
Of all the world’s tea-growing nations and regions, in terms of sheer production, Africa, China and India are considered to be among the most noteworthy. For serious tea fanciers, however, the most important tea growers are probably China, Japan and India. India is generally considered to have three major tea-growing regions. Assam is the most… Continue reading
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Chai Tea at the Indian Restaurant
“Chai” is an Indian word (based on the Chinese word “cha”) that means “tea.” In India, chai starts with a black tea (Assam) and is served with spices, lots of milk, and a generous portion of sugar. The secret to a good chai is in which spices and how much. This varies widely from one… Continue reading
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Great Assam Breakfast Blends
Assam is truly a “stealth tea,” one that is often not in the forefront but definitely tasted as part of a blend, sort of like a bass violin that you hear almost subliminally. Many breakfast blends start with Assam, then build up from that malty taste to give you a rich symphony of flavor with… Continue reading
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