Tea Tales
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Healthy teas that every athlete or fitness enthusiast should drink
The lifestyle of an athlete is instrumental in determining both, the success that the athlete enjoys as well as the longevity of his or her career. If you look at the recent success that Indian athletes enjoyed at the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic games, you’ll find there to be one common factor- their hard work. From Mirabai Chanu’s weightlifting heroics, Lovlina Borgohain’s gritty boxing skills, and the consistent excellence of PV Sindhu to India’s new Golden boy Neeraj Chopra all of these athletes lead extremely disciplined lives. They deprive themselves of the most fundamental joys we enjoy like eating a...
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Teas that help you get a good night's sleep! ZZZZZ
Good sleep is essential for overall health and wellbeing. While most know that drinks like coffee, caffeinated teas (green tea, black tea) and sugary drinks cause shorter sleep patterns, many are not aware about the drinks that help getting better sleep. Herbal teas are popular beverage choices when it comes time to relax and unwind. It's even backed by modern research. These teas, or tisanes have been used around the world as natural sleep remedies for quite some time now. If you want to improve your sleep, look for these herbal teas next time you’re at the grocery store. ...
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8 Teas for Better Digestion
Anyone who suffers from digestive problems frequently knows how much they can impact your day to day life. They may occur due to a number of reasons- bacteria in food, infections, stress, any particular medications you may be on, or chronic medical conditions like Colitis, IBS, and Crohn’s disease. Listen, no matter what the cause of your digestive troubles may be, we can all agree on the fact that they can be incredibly uncomfortable and bothersome. Not to mention they can also be lead to potential embarrassments while you’re out in public. Good news is, common digestive problems such as...
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Six Teas that help combat anxiety
Organic teas and tisanes (herb infused water) have been used for centuries, both for their health benefits and for social events. Sipping a warm cup in the middle of the day or in the evening can be a comforting ritual, and there is some evidence that certain tisanes have properties that can help with stress to a certain degree. Tea can be a good introduction of zen into your daily self-care schedule. From chamomile to matcha, our teas are a perfect fit to unwind and promote relaxation and well-being. That being said, finding the right herbal tea or herbal tea...
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The Mighty Hearts of Small Organic Farmers: Why We Source Local & Support Organic
Drinking tea isn't just a leisurely activity for us, although we could spend hours in a day just savouring all our 80+ tea leaves and ingredients sourced and blended from across India and around the world. Tea for us is a way of life, which includes sourcing it responsibly, processing it optimally, blending it aesthetically, packaging it smartly, and ensuring the whole process from the garden to your tea cup is sustainable and environment-positive. This entire process starts with responsible sourcing. Let's take a look at why it's important to support small, local, organic farmers and tea estates and how...
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4 tea infused sweet treats to wow guests this Diwali!
Diwali! It’s the season for cheer all over the country and for the Indian diaspora living in different countries. No celebration is complete without some sweets! They bring out the metaphorical light in our lives. Not only do we want to serve delicious goodies, but we also want to keep it easy and quick, but without compromising on flavour. While it does seem a challenging task, especially when you’re handling four things together in this new normal, don’t worry, we have your back. Here are 4 sweet tea treats, made quick and easy with Karma Kettle tea blends. These...
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The joy of Durga Puja – will 2021 look a bit different?
The pomp and grandeur with which the Durga Puja is celebrated in Kolkata is unparalleled. The sheer magnitude of celebrations is a testament to the traditional and cultural richness of the city. Spanning across 10 days, Durga Puja is held to commemorate the divine power and the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon king Mahishasura. Although Durga Puja is celebrated in October this time, the preparations have started months in advance. From building stunning themed pandals to shopping for clothes and gifts, the puja buzz is taking over one and all. Each of the 10 days is full of...
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Chai and Conversations - a match made in heaven!
Tea. Our day doesn’t start without a cup of tea. So much so, that Bollywood movies have often started a scene with the main character sipping on a cuppa at their verandah as the mellow sun shines in the background. Before the Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns, the tea stalls or tapris were people’s adda spots (gossip or chatting spots). Even strangers bonded like childhood friends over several cups, biscuits and stories in those tiny stalls. These bonding sessions are not limited to tea stalls alone. In our country, guests at home are given tea as a welcome ritual. Tea...
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Tea: the beverage and the roles it has played in history
Given how often people turn to tea to find a moment in their day to slow down, it’s easy to mistake it for a passive beverage. Sure, its meditative, lends itself to reflection and its rituals are about tradition and ceremony. But the other side of tea’s story tells a more absorbing tale, one of how tea has often played a part in rebellion and revolution. Of course, the most famous of these is the Boston Tea Party, that set off what would become the American war of independence. Here, tea became a symbol of both Company monopoly and...
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How the tea industry is bringing in sustainable tea drinking practices
Most of us cannot imagine a day without a hot cuppa. We like a steaming cup of tea each morning before we head to work. Some of us like a cup in the afternoon to help us get through the day. And many like a cup to relax and unwind before they wrap up their day and go to bed. The point is, often we’re in a rush and we need to prepare our tea quickly because our mind is occupied by our day to day comings and goings. What do we do when we’re in a rush? We pick...
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