A bulky man trudges along the winding path traversing 45 degree slopes. The first of these trails was constructed in 1828 when Capt. Lloyd first visited a parcel of land wedged between the kingdoms of Nepal, Sikkim and Bhutan; a time of unmarked boundaries. From the centre of the crater … Continue reading
Out of the blue, I was asked to accompany Sarah Scarborough of Republic of Tea, who is responsible for purchasing rare teas from India, to the Temi tea estate in Sikkim on November 10, 2011. The day following – the golden day of 11.11.11 – I was still reeling from … Continue reading
There exist those tastes that are etched so firmly in our memory that we always remember the first time our taste buds were touched by them. Indeed, some tastes cause us to recollect that original moment each time we experience it again. I can’t say whether or not Tibetan Butter … Continue reading