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The Rise of Artisanal and Whole Leaf Tea in India
India has never had a tea problem. We drink a lot of it, grow a lot of it and have built an entire culture...
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Kalyani Kulkarni
Aug 21 2026
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Why Bengaluru Is Falling in Love with Tea
For decades, Bengaluru has proudly worn the title of India's coffee capital. Filter coffee is part of the city's identity. Every neighbourhood has its...
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Kalyani Kulkarni
Jul 21 2026
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Tea Experience Bangalore: Why More People Are Discovering Specialty Whole Leaf Tea
Bangalore has built a culture around experiences — specialty coffee, artisanal food, workshops, pop-ups. The latest addition to that list: specialty whole leaf tea....
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Kalyani Kulkarni
Jun 19 2026
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Xah is Now Open in Indiranagar, Bangalore: Where Every Cup of Tea Comes with a Story (and a Book)
Bangalore has coffee houses on every corner. We decided to build something different. In a city that celebrates specialty coffee, craft beer, and artisanal...
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Kalyani Kulkarni
Jun 14 2026
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Nilgiris vs Darjeeling vs Assam: Which Indian Tea Is Right for You?
India is one of the world's largest tea producers. It's also one of the most misunderstood — because "Indian tea" isn't a single thing....
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Kalyani Kulkarni
Jun 12 2026
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Chai Is Not the Only Way: Discovering Whole Leaf Tea in India
How urban Indians are quietly rediscovering whole leaf tea — and why it makes a lot of sense. Let's be honest — most of...
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Kalyani Kulkarni
May 03 2026
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What is Kukicha? The Twig Tea Most Indians Have Never Heard Of!
You've heard of green tea. You've probably heard of oolong. Maybe even white tea. But twig tea? That one tends to get a raised...
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Kalyani Kulkarni
Apr 23 2026
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Phalap: Assam’s Original Green Tea (Smoked, Bamboo-Born, Zero Colonial Baggage)
Before Assam became shorthand for punchy breakfast blends. Before tea turned into plantations, invoices, and imperial logistics. There was Phalap. Phalap is Assam’s earliest known tea...
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Kalyani Kulkarni
Jan 20 2026
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