Tea

1.1 Introduction Tea, the most ancient beverage mankind has been enjoying, is still the most popular drink in the world. In India, it is grown in an area of 5.10 Lakh hectare. Since the first auction of Assam Tea made from indigenous plants held in London in 1839, tea plantation in India has been contributing immensely towards the socio economic development of the people of the tea growing regions of the country. Tea industry contributes substantially towards the national…

Hot Tea has become a popular beverage all over the world for many years. I am sure most of my friends here are familiar with it. India from where I immigrated to USA, this beverage is called CHA and CHAI. In Hindi language: मसाला चाय, literally means “Mixed-spice tea.” The term “Indian Masala Chai” have gained worldwide recognition and popularity. This beverage People drink all the time for any reason. Among Indian Business communities Masala Chai is commonly consumed during business hours. It…

The Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware is run by the government Leisure and Cultural Services department. The building itself was the former Headquarter House of the Commander of British Forces in Hong Kong. In 1984, it turned to be the Museum of Tea Ware, it was the first specialized museum in the world devoted to the collection, study and display of tea wares. The core collections and historical relics were donated by Dr. K.S. Lo, it included about 600 pieces of tea wares and related vessels.…

Enacted on May 10, 1773, the Tea Act required all purchases of tea to be funneled through the British East India Company which monopolized the tea industry. With the conclusion of the French and Indian War resulting in major debt, the British government reacted by increasing the tax on the vulnerable colonies to see a return on their debt. The retraction of the taxes constructed by the Townsend Act resulted in the decrease in the price of tea which looked like a good deal for the colonies but…

you heard of white tea? If not, don't feel bad - it's probably still the least known tea variety. Green tea and oolong have become popular in recent years, because of their health benefits and usefulness for weight loss. Not many health conscious people are aware that one tea packs all the fine qualities of tea into one unassuming exterior: white tea. It can be a wonderful aid if you're trying to lose weight. Here are some of the reasons to use white tea for weight loss: White tea burns fat. It…

East or West, drinking tea has been regarded for thousands of years as a key to good health, wisdom, and happiness. In fact, tea is the second most widely consumed beverage in the world, next to water. Up to now, scientists are still discovering the many health benefits of various types of tea. Current findings suggest that some teas may help prevent or treat certain diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, promote weight loss, increase immune function, and improve mental…

a cup of tea. Rich or poor, urban or rural, tea has become a family drink almost throughout the world. Archeological evidence suggests that tea leaves steeped in boiling water were consumed as many as 5,000 years ago. Botanical evidence indicates that India and China were among the first countries to cultivate tea. Tea is now considered as the most consumed beverage in the world behind water. The commonly used variety is generally known as Black Tea or Red Tea. But another variety of tea, which…

consistently led the Indian tea market because of its unmatched insight into tea and the needs of the Indian consumer. Today, this tea insight is being harnessed through an aggressive innovation programmed led by a team from the innovation centre at the Hindustan Lever Research Center (HLRC), based in Bangalore. This insight led Brooke Bond to pioneer most innovations in the Indian tea market like CTC tea, soft packs, the CEKA carton, Paisa packets, Tea bags and pet jars. Goodricke Tea The…

Tea has been a long time traveler, conquering the world one county at a time, and is known for being one of the healthiest beverages. For over 700 years people have started, as well as ended their day with a nice hot cup of tea; reaping the benefits of its herbal medicinal properties. Did you know that during the time of the Han Dynasty in China, between 202 BC and 220 AD, tea was extremely hard to come by and was only able to be drank by the rich and people from Royal families? It wasn’t until…

Where is Qi Tea from? Qi Tea was originally founded in China by Joe d’Armenia in 1997. The Tea leaves are grown in the well-known Yellow Mountain Regions of China. Who makes Qi Tea? Herbal Health Ltd. What is Fairtrade about? Fairtrade is about making sure all the people involved in making and producing a product are paid what they deserve. When a product is fairtrade certified all the people involved in the final product are paid fairly are probably better off than if the product was…