History of Tea in India

  The practice of Ayurveda has resulted in a long standing tradition of herbal tea’s. For centuries tea was only used as a medicine. Consumption of tea in India was clearly first documented in the Ramayana. Tea cultivation in India has somewhat ambiguous origins. Though the extent of the popularity of tea in Ancient India is unknown, […]

Masala Tea- ‘masala chai’

Masala tea is a flavoured tea made by brewing black tea with a mixture of spices and herbs. Masala tea originated in the Indian subcontinent. This Blend is made from Black Tea, Rose petals and  spices like cardamom,Jeera,daal cheeni. Traditionally, cardamom and ginger play a dominant note, supplemented by other spices such as cloves, or […]

Do you know Wine Tea ?

Tea give us a perfect start to our morning and wine is a source of relaxation with our friends at evening or night. With the qualities of both this drinks there is an amazing blend known as ‘Wine Tea’. Since tea and wine have many similarities, there combination gives us a perfect drink. Wine Tea […]

Oolong Tea- Its Benefits

Oolong tea is a traditional tea which is produced through a process which includes withering under sun and oxidation before curling. The partial oxidation is responsible for Oolong Tea’s  color and characteristic taste. It is preferred by many people as it provides benefits of both green tea and black tea. Oolong tea is made from […]

Interesting Facts about ‘TEA’

Interesting Facts about ‘TEA’   There are 4 major types of tea- Black, Green, White, Oolong . Fun fact is they all come from the same plant ‘Camellia Sinesis’. Tea Bags were invented by Thomas Sullivan in 1908 in the United States. Traditionally milk was poured into a cup before the tea to protect the […]

Different Varieties of Tea

Tea is an aromatic beverage which is commonly prepared by pouring  hot water over tea leaves. Some of the most popular varieties of tea- Black Tea Black tea is a type of tea that is more oxidized than  green and white teas. Black tea is generally stronger in flavour than the less oxidized teas. Chamomile […]

What is Rooibos Tea ?

What is Rooibos Tea ? Rooibos is a popular herbal tea which originated in South Africa. It is a herb which when harvested and dried can be brewed into a ‘Reddish brown’ coloured tea. Rooibos tea is gaining popularity worldwide as a healthy and tasty tea. Evolution of Rooibos Tea Rooibos tea has evolved over […]

Tea’s relation with temperature

Tea’s relation with temperature Temperature at which the tea is prepared can have a tremendous affect on the taste and flavour of tea. Tea plant produces different substances mainly called phenols. Phenols play a crucial role in the overall flavour and appearance of the tea and how you brew can affect the behaviour of these […]