Monsoon Wellness Teas: Ginger, Tulsi & Spiced Teas to Soothe the Rainy Season There’s a reason the kettle works harder in the monsoon. When the rains arrive in Assam — the damp air, the sudden chill, the scratchy throats that go around every household — we reach, almost without thinking, for a warm cup. Not […]
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What Is Monsoon Flush Tea? Assam’s Rainy-Season Harvest, Explained Right now, across Assam, it’s raining on the tea. The skies have opened, the Brahmaputra is running high, and the bushes are growing faster than at any other point in the year. This is monsoon flush season — the harvest most tea lovers have never heard […]
A Lifetime in the Tea Gardens of Cachar: I.B. Ubhadia’s “My Experience as a Cachar Tea Planter” Is Now at Namhah Most tea is sold with a story. This one was lived. We’re proud to share that “My Experience as a Cachar Tea Planter,” the memoir of I.B. Ubhadia — General Manager of the Rosekandy […]
If you’ve ever stood in front of two Assam teas — one made of tiny dark granules, the other of long twisted leaves — and wondered why they look nothing alike, this is the difference that matters most in Assam tea. It isn’t the garden. It isn’t even the flush. It’s the method: CTC or […]
Here’s an uncomfortable truth for the tea capital of the world: most “Assam tea” sold in Guwahati isn’t telling you the whole story. You can buy a packet labelled Assam on almost any street. Whether what’s inside is genuine single-estate garden tea — or a generic blend wearing the region’s name — is a different […]
For four days every June, Guwahati becomes the centre of something far larger than itself. Ambubachi Mela 2026 runs from the night of June 22 to the morning of June 26, when lakhs of devotees, sadhus and travellers climb the Nilachal Hills to the Kamakhya Temple — often called the “Mahakumbh of the East.” The […]
There is a reason tea drinkers around the world wait for June.If you have ever wondered why two packets of “Assam tea” can taste worlds apart — one thin and ordinary, the other deep, malty and almost honeyed — the answer often comes down to a single word: flush. And the flush that connoisseurs quietly […]
Traditionally herbal teas used for reducing bloating. As per recent study, it has been found out that bloating affects 30-40% people. 1.Ginger Tea- Made from the thick roots , the Zingiber officinale plant, ginger tea was used for stomach-related diseases. Useful in reducing bloating, gas, bowel movements, proper digestion because of the compound known as […]
Tea, a beloved beverage enjoyed worldwide, thrives under specific climatic conditions. One crucial factor is temperature, which significantly influences the growth, yield, and even quality of tea leaves. Let’s delve into the hot (and cold) topic of how temperature affects tea plantations. The Sweet Spot: Ideal Temperatures for Tea Tea plants are happiest in a […]
Tea, one of the world’s most beloved beverages, has been a symbol of culture, tradition, and relaxation for centuries. With its diverse range of flavors, origins, and health benefits, tea has become a global commodity and a thriving international trade market. In this article, we will explore the dynamics of the global tea trade in […]








