I was sipping a perfect cup of Golden Lion’s Paw, a Darjeeling tea available through the T Ching store, as I packed my travel bag for an overnight trip. Tea in one hand, cordura duffle in the other, the duffle slipped just as I placed my favorite buckwheat pillow in … Continue reading
. . . altogether a fairer judgement would be that the Assam company undertook all the risks of a new venture and that the experience so dearly bought by them was of great value to those who began later. -Sir Percival Griffiths, KBE (1898 – 1992), The History of the … Continue reading
As is our wont, Americans have managed to force our hurried lifestyles onto our tea practices rather than trying to fit a healthy tea practice into our lives. The full benefits healthy practice have been lost on the American public. It is the responsibility of those of us in the … Continue reading
D – Delicious A – Assam. R – Refreshing J – Jasmine. E – Elegant, E – Ethereal – L – Lochan’s Leaves I – Invigorate N – Natural G – Goodness. Main Image :: Image 1
On Monday Feb. 11, I had the honor and privilege of being taken by Mr. Rajiv Lochan to Apna Ghar in Katamtalla which is just outside of the city of Siliguri, India. Apna Ghar, under the auspices of Mahavir International, is a facility for destitute old people who don’t receive … Continue reading
Looking for healthy ammunition to fight the 3 o’clock blahs, I found myself scrolling through a website that listed ten fresh ways to boost your energy during the day. Being a lover of Top Ten Lists, I was delighted to see the following entry, in position number five:“Boost your energy … Continue reading