The Journal

Two cups of Darjeeling tea in the hills, illustrating first and second flush seasons
First Flush vs Second Flush: Two Darjeeling Seasons, Two Different Cups
Same hills. Often the same bushes. Different seasons — and remarkably different cups. We go beyond the usual tasting notes to explore the climate, plant chemistry, processing and sensory science... Read more...
Tea journeys from garden to cup through the people behind every stage
More Than Tea: The People Behind Every Cup
Before tea becomes a ritual, it is someone else’s working day. From the hands that pluck the leaf to the people who process, trade, pack and finally brew it—every cup... Read more...