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  • Winter is time for Frost tea

    Most tea regions across India close for winter because the plants are dormant — but not the Nilgiris! December-January frost is a true time to shin...
  • Strawberry Flag pie

    Crust your favorite prepared pie crust Strawberry Filling 1/2 cup (99g) sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 5 cups (2 lb) strawberries, quartered, fresh ...
  • Celebrate Memorial Day with tea

    Memorial Day is right around the corner! This means the school is almost done, the pools are open and the BBQ season is about to kick in! During th...
  • Mother’s Day high tea

    Spring has sprung and Mother’s Day is just around the corner! It’s a wonderful occasion to spend with family and celebrate the moms in our lives. H...
  • Drinking tea sustainably

    If you enjoy a good cup of tea a few times a day, you are doing your health a huge favor. You may be brewing some green tea in the morning to start your day, grabbing a cup before heading to a meeting or sipping a chai latte during an afternoon break. I personally drink tea all day long and almost never leave the house without my favorite tea tumbler. Of cause, I have a full cup of tea on my desk right now as I write this post.

    Drinking tea is a basic part of many cultures; however, how often do we think about how our tea drinking habits impact the planet?

  • 6 chai spices and their amazing benefits

    Chai lattes, turmeric and spice infused tea have become a staple at most local coffee shops across the world. This is hardly surprising, consideri...
  • Seasons in the tea country (the Nilgiris)

    The Nilgiris region of Southern India is known to be the prime tourist destination throughout the year. Cooler temperatures and lack of humidity ar...
  • How drinking green tea can power up your running game

    There are many reasons why green tea has increasingly been given the green light and is the most recommended beverage by fitness and nutrition expe...