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For this we give thanks

Thanksgiving weekend opened horribly with a terrorist massacre at the Taj Intercontinental Hotel in Bombay (Mumbai). Many of you know I went to school in Darjeeling but not many of...


For this we give thanks

Thanksgiving weekend opened horribly with a terrorist massacre at the Taj Intercontinental Hotel in Bombay (Mumbai). Many of you know I went to school in Darjeeling but not many of...


Tea Tour to India - 2009

So many customers have asked me over the years if we ever do tours to Darjeeling. Well, next year is the year. We've just finalized our April 2009 tour to...


Tea Tour to India - 2009

So many customers have asked me over the years if we ever do tours to Darjeeling. Well, next year is the year. We've just finalized our April 2009 tour to...


Delhi, India, April 10, 2008

  After a wonderful flight on Jet Airways from New York via Brussels, I arrived at Delhi around 11 pm and checked into Vasant Continental Hotel, midway between the international...


Delhi, India, April 10, 2008

  After a wonderful flight on Jet Airways from New York via Brussels, I arrived at Delhi around 11 pm and checked into Vasant Continental Hotel, midway between the international...


First Flush Darjeeling

Three customers last week asked me when this year's First Flush would be available. To each I explained, Not until April at the earliest. The Darjeeling tea season begins around...


First Flush Darjeeling

Three customers last week asked me when this year's First Flush would be available. To each I explained, Not until April at the earliest. The Darjeeling tea season begins around...