Tea,
the miracle drink originated in China and was declared a health drink 5000
years back, by Chinese Emperor, Chen Nungmore. While boiling water below a
Tea tree, a leaf fell into his pot and the king found the drink refreshing.
Chinese believe it to be Divine Healer.
Tea has been known to the tribes of Assam for a long time, who are of the
oriental stock and took Tea as a health drink. Local Tribal Singpho chief,
Bisa Gaum helped C A Bruce in 1823, to discover Assam variety of Tea Plant
'Camelia Sinesis Var Assamica'.
The discovery of Tea and its commercial production changed Assam's economy.
Vast wild forest lands were transformed into beautiful smiling Tea Gardens,
along the Brahmaputra & Barak valleys.
Today, Assam produces 400 million kgs of Tea, per year. Tea is an integral
part of the hospitable Assamese people. They start their day with a cup of
the brew and end it with one in the evening. Guests are welcomed by offering
a cup of tea. The traditional way to taste the brew is in Bell Matel Bowl
called "Banbati"
Most of Assams Tea Gardens are located in the Upper Assam and Southern
Barak Valley Region. One can enjoy the silence of tea -plantation, a sight
for sore eyes. With acres of Lush greenery, a drive through the Tea Estates
is also a unmatched experience.
The
Heritage Tea Bunglows of Assam are century old Tea executives houses. Still
retaining its ancient glory and portraying tales of opulent lifestyle of the
Tea Executives.
Early in the morning you can gain a mind cooling experience while walking
through the greens of tea- plantation, which a concrete world can not offer.
