Tea
Dhaka’s tea trade
“Cha ar biskoot” (tea and biscuits) is Bangalee’s favourite quick grab. And strong and flavoursome tea is our favourite. Looking for premium tea in Dhaka can be a tad difficult now but once the city boasted dedicated shops that sold different grades and blends of local tea.
National Tea Day 2024 / Seven unique facts about tea culture in Bangladesh
There are a total of five types of tea produced in the country, including green tea (unfermented), black tea (fully fermented), Oolong tea (partially fermented), instant tea (water soluble), and white tea.
A love affair with tea
I wonder what it is in a cup of tea that makes it so invigorating. The obvious answer would be the stimulant, caffeine, or the particular flavour of the leaves seeping into the hot water and the aroma that takes over your senses.
BOOK REVIEW: NONFICTION / Navigating culture, history, and nostalgia in ‘My Life in Tea’
Review of Anwarul Azim’s book ‘My Life in Tea’ (The University Press Limited, 2023)
Winds of winter and elections bring little joy to tea stalls
Rises prices and a lack of festive election atmosphere didnt help tea sales across the country
Tea growers saw bumper yields in 2023
Bumper yields have made tea production in Bangladesh reach a historic high in 2023, according to industry people
#Perspective / The power of a cup of tea
Every morning, a cuppa prepared in deshi-style is what most Bengalis crave no matter what part of the world they live in.
Do we overly romanticise drinking tea?
It's no secret that we Bangladeshis love our tea.
On the love for matka cha
Cha is a beverage that brings people closer, effortlessly complements our ‘adda’ sessions, and adds warmth to our chilly evenings. As winter has announced its arrival, matka cha is trending once again. Its smoky and sweet flavour is a pure delight to the taste buds that would give the cinnamon latte or luxurious espresso from any 5-star hotel a run for its money!
Dhaka’s tea trade
“Cha ar biskoot” (tea and biscuits) is Bangalee’s favourite quick grab. And strong and flavoursome tea is our favourite. Looking for premium tea in Dhaka can be a tad difficult now but once the city boasted dedicated shops that sold different grades and blends of local tea.
Seven unique facts about tea culture in Bangladesh
There are a total of five types of tea produced in the country, including green tea (unfermented), black tea (fully fermented), Oolong tea (partially fermented), instant tea (water soluble), and white tea.
A love affair with tea
I wonder what it is in a cup of tea that makes it so invigorating. The obvious answer would be the stimulant, caffeine, or the particular flavour of the leaves seeping into the hot water and the aroma that takes over your senses.
Navigating culture, history, and nostalgia in ‘My Life in Tea’
Review of Anwarul Azim’s book ‘My Life in Tea’ (The University Press Limited, 2023)
Winds of winter and elections bring little joy to tea stalls
Rises prices and a lack of festive election atmosphere didnt help tea sales across the country
Tea growers saw bumper yields in 2023
Bumper yields have made tea production in Bangladesh reach a historic high in 2023, according to industry people
The power of a cup of tea
Every morning, a cuppa prepared in deshi-style is what most Bengalis crave no matter what part of the world they live in.
Do we overly romanticise drinking tea?
It's no secret that we Bangladeshis love our tea.
On the love for matka cha
Cha is a beverage that brings people closer, effortlessly complements our ‘adda’ sessions, and adds warmth to our chilly evenings. As winter has announced its arrival, matka cha is trending once again. Its smoky and sweet flavour is a pure delight to the taste buds that would give the cinnamon latte or luxurious espresso from any 5-star hotel a run for its money!
Winter tea parties to warm up the soul
If you have a veranda decked out with plants and ferns, place two garden chairs and the setting is perfect for a tea. Simply spread the tea table for your spouse and yourself, with just two cups of steaming milk tea and ghee toast, and it is party enough. In this busy metro-life of yours, you two do not have the luxury to spend quality time together let alone enjoy a cup of tea in silence.
