The Chayi’s latest addition to its exquisite collection of teas after Chamomile and Jasmine Tea is Hibiscus Green Tea. Laden with carefully handpicked whole tea leaves from the gardens of Assam and blended with the dried hibiscus flower and its leaf, this is a perfect blend that lets you indulge in a gustatory delight. …
The first thing that is mesmerizing about the blue tea is undoubtedly its colour. I watched starry-eyed when I first saw this blue liquid that looked like a splash from a deep blue ocean. For those who do not know, blue tea is prepared from the dried blue-pea flower which in Assamese is called the…
The popularity of Green Tea and its variants is widely escalating in the commercial forums. One such variant is the Mint Green Tea. When I think of mint, I recall the small garden patch of my old home were mint leaves thronged. If we needed to flavor our tea or lemonade or even spice up…
What intrigues me about the concept of tea as seen by the Chinese is how infused it is in their philosophy and religion. The Taimu Mountain of Fuding is said to be where white tea was originally produced in the Fujian province of China. It is a quiet, foggy mountain, steep with spectacular caves and…
Like the whole world, even I have been swept by the green tea revolution. Who had heard of green tea until a few years back? In India, it was an uncommon beverage in the middle-class families. But now it is a beverage that can be expected in a lot of households in India. It is…
It is a matter of fact that black tea and green tea are the derivatives of the same plant- Camellia sinensis. The Assamica variety is the one that grows in the lush green tea gardens of Assam. Green Tea’s popularity as an antidote to weight loss skyrocketed around the world and quite rightfully so. So…
Lemongrass is a kind of herb grown mostly in Sri Lanka and in the Southern part of India, though nowadays, due to its growing demand it is grown in many parts of the world. This herb is known for its lemon-like citrusy flavour and is used as flavouring in many Thai and other Asian Cuisine.…
Organic green tea has recently gained popularity as the magic health drink that provides a plethora of benefits to the mind and body. It has powerful antioxidants that protect the skin from harmful free radicals and prevent damage. With age, the DNA sequences shorten, which are linked at the end of the chromosomes and make…
Green tea is a healthy beverage that is increasingly becoming a substitute for coffee and regular tea. The health-conscious crowd is moving to pure, Assam green tea because of its benefits. The rising popularity is not a hoax – regular consumers of green tea advocate its advantages on the body and mind. A freshly brewed…
Whether we admit it or not, most of us drink organic green tea for the benefits it provides and not the taste. That brilliant cup of the green beverage calls out perfectly to our health. And we listen to it. Green tea is not new to our time. People from decades ago have advocated the…
