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How Donyi Polo tea estate is empowering small tea farmers in Arunachal Pradesh

New Delhi, June 6 -- My introduction to Donyi Polo tea estate in Arunachal Pradesh was through their famed Golden Needle teas that earned a record price in the auctions back in 2019. Over these years,... और पढ़ें


In Arunachal Pradesh, homegrown tea keeps the kettle on the boil

New Delhi, May 16 -- I first heard about Margherita 10 years ago and was immediately intrigued. A short and very scenic drive from Dibrugarh, this village in Assam remained on my bucket list since, an... और पढ़ें


The best teas to try this season

New Delhi, April 19 -- I spent the weekend tasting the season's teas, and feel I've barely scratched the surface. The teas are showing none of the stress their planters face running an estate. Someone... और पढ़ें


What is GABA tea?

New Delhi, April 5 -- Standing before my cupboard, I spy an unopened packet, an Assam GABA tea (Tailor Made Teas) I got from a tea swap I did a few months ago. I have not had it before but it came wit... और पढ़ें


What spring brings to Indian tea

New Delhi, March 21 -- It's a bit of a lull period in tea, as seasons shift and tea gardens are just stirring with the arrival of spring. Although the south Indian tea gardens have remained open and b... और पढ़ें