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Blue Tea That Turns Purple
You steep it, and it's a deep, ink-blue liquid that looks more like a lab sample than a drink. Squeeze in lemon, and within...
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Kalyani Kulkarni
Sep 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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Indian White Tea: Everything You Need to Know About Bai Mudan aka White Peony (Hint: It's not from China)
Most people think white tea is a Chinese thing. Delicate. Ancient. Untouchable. But there's a version of Indian white tea growing quietly in the...
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Kalyani Kulkarni
Mar 05 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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