Harvesting of Indian Tea

Harvesting of Indian Tea

1 .First flush is harvested in the middle of March.  The tea produced is gently flavored, very lightly colored,  mild in aroma and acidity. 2. “In between”  harvest occurs between the two “flush” periods. 3. Second flush  harvest happens in June .  The tea produced is amber in color, full bodied, and tastes of muscatel. […]

History and Origins of Indian Tea

History and Origins of Indian Tea

1.Historically, the cultivation and brewing of  Indian tea  is used in  traditional medicinal practices and also as a pleasurable drink. 2. The earliest documented use of tea in India was in the Ramayana (750-500 BC) but for the succeeding years,  all records documenting tea practices in India has been lost. 3. The  Singpho and Khamti […]

Types of Tea

Types of Tea

A.        Black Tea •           English Breakfast Superior •           Darjeeling Tea •           Ceylon Pekoe B.        Classic Tea •           English Breakfast Superior C.        Green Tea •           Green Chai •           Chai Tea •           Green Chai D.        Herbal Tea •           Green Chai •           Anti Strain Tea •           Women’s Activity Tea I.       Introduction II.       Kinds of Tea Produced in India […]

Kinds of Tea Produced in India

Kinds of Tea Produced in India

India’s geographical conditions result in varying climates and the tea produced under these varying climates are also vastly different. These are the 3 major types of tea in India : 1.  Assam Tea that originates from a region of India even higher than Darjeeling Assam tea is produced by  the North Eastern part of the […]

Introduction

Introduction

India produces the largest quantity of  tea in the world, together with China and Sri Lanka.   It also produces tea which many connoisseurs  consider to be the best tea in the whole world.  Almost each part of India  is a tea-producing region  There are more than 14,000 tea plantations in India and not surprisingly,  4% […]

Teas of India

Teas of India

I.          Introduction India produces the largest quantity of  tea in the world, together with China and Sri Lanka.   It also produces tea which many connoisseurs  consider to be the best tea in the whole world. –Read More… II.        Kinds of Tea Produced in India India’s geographical conditions result in varying climates and the tea produced […]

Procedure of Gong-fu Cha

Procedure of Gong-fu Cha

Gong-fu Cha ceremony will need a big enough space to  accommodate a table suitable to hold the number of utensils required.  The allotted space should also be peaceful and calming and this kind of ambiance is created with incense, flowers , music  and even songbirds. 1.         Preparation of  the water. This is a very important […]

Quality Of The Tea : What tea is suitable for  Gong Fu Cha

Quality Of The Tea : What tea is suitable for Gong Fu Cha

By tradition, oolong tea or sometimes  black tea can be used for a Gong fu cha ceremony.   Firstly, dry  leaves that were used for brewing are put in the tea bowl or box and given to every guest  so that they may appreciate the tea’s aroma and  the quality of its appearance. A. Quality of […]

4 essential elements of Gong-fu Cha Ceremony

4 essential elements of Gong-fu Cha Ceremony

1.         Tea pots Ideally,  teapots required in Gong-fu Cha are made from unglazed Yixing clay which is reputed to produce  tea pots that have the ability to improve the tea’s taste, quality  and scent. Yixing clay is known to cause mixing of the  flavours from previously brewed tea into any tea brewed  in the pot […]