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Baarish aur Chai Pakore: Indian snacks to try this monsoon with your tea

Baarish aur Chai Pakore: Indian snacks to try this monsoon with your tea

Pleasant skies, lovely breezes, blissful pours, and soft music playing in the background- what soothing imagery right? Along with it, if there's a cup of tea and a plate of your favorite titbits, what a monsoon evening it would be! Sit back and relax on the decision-making while we list out snacks for you, to have with your steaming cup of Kadak Chai. 1. Ajwain Aur Kalonji ki Nimki This crispy Bengali snack is spiced with kalonji (onion seeds) and ajwain (cumin seeds). It is challenging to stop oneself from eating too many of these simple treats, which are made...

Top 6 Refreshing Iced Teas to Brew Today!

Top 6 Refreshing Iced Teas to Brew Today!

The sun is out and it’s scorching hot! All we tea-lovers will agree that it’s never too hot for some garma garam milk tea. But the summers are a nice time to experiment with the delightfully diverse flavors and variations of iced-tea. What better way to keep cool than sipping on some delicious, refreshing iced-tea! If you’re still not convinced, read on to find why this rejuvenating beverage is the perfect go-to summertime drink. Tea, because of its nature, is always a good choice of drink. It's low in calories, it hydrates you, has no fat or preservatives, and is...

5 common tea myths busted: The truth about weight loss teas, caffeine levels, and hot teas in summers

5 common tea myths busted: The truth about weight loss teas, caffeine levels, and hot teas in summers

It might be the second most consumed beverage in the world, but tea continues to be associated with several myths and strange practices that end up being exaggerations rather than based on facts. Tea is Second Only to Water Like all beverages that come with a host of health and wellness benefits (think vitamin water, packaged fruit juices, energy drinks), tea is no different. It’s the global beverage of choice and ranked second only to water: annual tea consumption now stands at 6.3 billion kilograms and it’s projected to grow to 7.5 billion kg by 2025 (source: Statista). That’s a...

These 5 summer special iced teas have a tropical fruity twist to help you beat the heat

These 5 summer special iced teas have a tropical fruity twist to help you beat the heat

Swap out the sugar-heavy beverages and plain old, cold water for some refreshing fruit iced teas brewed especially for the hot summer months of India. Nostalgia for Grandma’s Aam Panna Our grandmothers knew the secret to keeping children and adults in the household satiated during the hot summer months of India. They would source seasonal fruits from the local market, pick fresh herbs right from their kitchen gardens, and select spices that would be crushed in stone mortars to prepare healthy beverages that would quench our thirst. We kept coming back for more glasses due to the refreshing, sweet, and...

The Big O: What’s so special about organic teas and 5 must-try organic teas for summer

The Big O: What’s so special about organic teas and 5 must-try organic teas for summer

Organic teas are cultivated using zero chemicals or pesticides, giving you a tea experience that is super refreshing and great for the planet as well.   It’s highly likely that since you clicked on a link that says ‘organic,’ you may already be an organic foods enthusiast who buys organic vegetables and fruits from your friendly neighborhood organic store. Even if you aren’t an organic-convert yet, chances are you may be aware of the benefits of organic produce. At its most basic, organic produce is cultivated without the use of any chemicals or harmful pesticides, giving you fruits, vegetables, daily...

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The Top 10 Places Around the World to Enjoy Tea

The Top 10 Places Around the World to Enjoy Tea

Tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. The methods of growing tea, brewing, serving and enjoying it is very different in different parts of the world. 
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