Teas of India

The tea industry in India was originated by the British government who enlisted the servicves of Robert Fortune to travel throughout China to collect the plants and expertise to create the first plantations. T Ching would like to introduce you to the history and teas from the different regions in India. 

Kanchenjunga Tears – Part 1

Kanchenjunga Tears – Part 1

The five treasures of the high snow welcome home one of their own: David Wilson Fletcher. As the snow from the summits of the Kanchenjunga Mountain Range nestled in at the foothills of the Himalayas melts and trickles down the slopes, tears are shed for the loss of a...

Experiencing the Tea Culture on the Streets of India

Experiencing the Tea Culture on the Streets of India

The taste of the tea culture of India may be best experienced in the small tea stalls that dot every street corner, alleyway, or roadside throughout the villages, towns, and cities of India. They are quite a simple affair and offer nothing fancy or expensive, but...

A Tea Mission

A Tea Mission

Every tea lover to some degree has taken it upon themselves to introduce the tranquility and community of tea to others around them. It is an opportunity to inspire others to take the time to slow down and appreciate something as small as a sip of tea. There is no...

Teas of India

Teas of India

First in a series on the teas of India. India is the world's largest producer and consumer of tea today, barely a century and a half after its first crop, with over a million acres under cultivation and over two million people employed in the industry.  Whereas tea...