On my first introduction with Mr. Arun Kumar Gomden, I remember asking him, after 50 years of experience, what qualities he believed made for a good tea maker. With a twinkle in his eyes and a conspiratorial grin he... ... READ MORE
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THE PATHWAYS TO YOGA
“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.” ― The Bhagavad Gita Of the six orthodox ‘darshana’ or philosophical school of thought prevalent in Hinduism, Yoga is perhaps the one which has received unanimous... ... READ MORE
A Day In The Life: Kalpana from Bermiok
” Everything that you see, as far as your eyes travel, I know them well” – Excerpts from a conversation with Kalpana Subba... ... READ MORE
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The Sulaimani Tea (Recipe Included)
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Tea processing techniques and classification of tea
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TEA POEM BY LEE TZU PHENG
Sip your Tea, Nice and Slow No one ever knows when it’s Time to Go, There’ll be no Time to enjoy the Glow, So sip your Tea Nice and Slow. Life is too Short but feels pretty Long, There’s... ... READ MORE
The Art of Tasseography: Reading Future in a Teacup
“….. he or she is equipped with the requisite knowledge and some skill and intuition, the persons most fitted to tell correctly their own fortune are themselves…one of the simplest, most inexpensive and, as the experience of nearly three... ... READ MORE
Of Chai Kadas and Sulemani
The coast of Malabar, surrounded by tall coconut trees, the hilly areas of Munnar and kutty(small) stalls spread across the entire state, bring a scent, a scent of the brewing Chai culture of Kerala. Sulemani Chai started brewing in the hilly... ... READ MORE
The Sweet Palate, a Cup of Joy
This city is a complete contrast to the fast-paced city of Mumbai. There is no rush, no panic; the scenic beauty, and the gorgeous architecture of the pre-independence era, Kolkata hasn’t changed much over the years, and neither has... ... READ MORE
Bombay’s Lifeline- Cutting Chai
The first local train in Mumbai starts at 3.20 am. The first Chaiwallah starts earlier. From his bag of spices, he pulls out the tea, cardamom, fennel, and fresh ginger. Places the copper pot on the fire, in goes the ingredients... ... READ MORE
The Flavors of the Valley
For the people of the valley, Chai is a way of living. With the city covered under the blanket of snow, it is a hot cup of Kahwa at the crack of dawn that gives much-needed warmth. Beaten almonds... ... READ MORE