The Chai Journal

Darjeeling First Flush and Second Flush loose leaf teas compared with dry leaves and brewed cups by ArtTeas

Darjeeling First Flush vs Second Flush: A Tea T...

Confused about Darjeeling First Flush and Second Flush? Discover how harvest season, terroir, aroma, flavour and brewing methods create two distinct teas, explained by tea taster Aarti Khanna. 

Darjeeling First Flush vs Second Flush: A Tea T...

Confused about Darjeeling First Flush and Second Flush? Discover how harvest season, terroir, aroma, flavour and brewing methods create two distinct teas, explained by tea taster Aarti Khanna. 

The Story behind ArtTeas

Born Into Tea: The Story Behind ArtTeas

Tea has always been more than a drink to me. It has been a landscape, a language, a whole world. I grew up on a tea estate in Assam —...

Born Into Tea: The Story Behind ArtTeas

Tea has always been more than a drink to me. It has been a landscape, a language, a whole world. I grew up on a tea estate in Assam —...

A Beginner's Guide to Darjeeling First Flush - premium Darjeeling First Flush tea guide with tea gardens, fresh tea leaves and brewing tips by ArtTeas

A Beginner's Guide to Darjeeling First Flush

Discover why Darjeeling First Flush is known as one of the world's finest teas. This beginner's guide explores its spring harvest, unique terroir, flavour profile, brewing techniques, storage tips and...

A Beginner's Guide to Darjeeling First Flush

Discover why Darjeeling First Flush is known as one of the world's finest teas. This beginner's guide explores its spring harvest, unique terroir, flavour profile, brewing techniques, storage tips and...

Tea Gifts by ArtTeas®

Tea Gifting in India: Matching Teas to Occasions

Tea is one of India's most thoughtful and universally loved gifts. This guide helps you match the right tea to every occasion — from festive celebrations to corporate gestures.

Tea Gifting in India: Matching Teas to Occasions

Tea is one of India's most thoughtful and universally loved gifts. This guide helps you match the right tea to every occasion — from festive celebrations to corporate gestures.

How to Brew the Perfect Assam CTC Tea

How to Brew the Perfect Assam CTC Tea

Assam CTC is the backbone of Indian chai — bold, malty, and deeply satisfying. Learn how to brew it perfectly, whether you prefer it black or with milk.

How to Brew the Perfect Assam CTC Tea

Assam CTC is the backbone of Indian chai — bold, malty, and deeply satisfying. Learn how to brew it perfectly, whether you prefer it black or with milk.