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 […]
Corporate gifting in Northeast India has traditionally revolved around sweets, dry fruits, and branded accessories. There is nothing wrong with these — but they are predictable. When everyone sends the same box of dry fruits during Diwali, your gift becomes just another package in the pile. Premium tea from Assam offers something different: a gift […]
Organic tea has become one of the fastest-growing segments in the Indian tea market, and for good reason. As awareness about pesticide residues, soil health, and sustainable farming grows, more families are asking a straightforward question: should I switch to organic tea? The answer depends on what you value most. Here is an honest, no-hype […]
A great cup of chai starts with great tea. But even the finest Assam CTC can taste ordinary if brewed incorrectly. Conversely, understanding a few simple principles can make even a modest tea taste significantly better. Here are three methods for brewing Assam CTC chai, from the traditional Assamese stovetop method to a quick kettle […]
If you love tea, Guwahati is a pilgrimage. This city sits at the gateway to Assam — the world’s largest contiguous tea-growing region — and offers a unique opportunity to experience tea culture at its source. No other Indian city gives you this level of access to fresh, garden-direct tea. This guide is written by […]
Tea makes one of the most thoughtful gifts — it is personal, useful, healthy, and when packaged well, genuinely beautiful. If you are looking for a gift from Assam that is more meaningful than a generic box of sweets, premium tea is the answer. Here are our top 10 tea gift recommendations, organized by budget, […]
