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An ambrosial tea full of fresh flavors, Sulaimani chai is admired by many, especially in southern India. But few fans know the fascinating tales behind this tea. “Life is like a cup of tea, It’s all in how you make it.” – Author Unknown Languages blend, borders melt and cultures meet. All over a steaming cup of chai, a beverage that bridges an intensely multi-cultural society, and apparently does a good job at that. In India, this humble agent of social interaction can be found across the country in little roadside shops. These unpretentious outlets often serve the cheapest and the most delicious types of tea. And among this illustrious list of tea varieties is the delightfully refreshing yet oft-overlooked Sulaimani chai. Brewed to a beautiful shade of amber, Sulaimani chai is an ambrosial tea made without any milk and served with an invigorating dose of lemon. You may often find a mint or basil leaf floating within, infusing it with fresh herby flavours and a heady a

Source -REUTERS / Chris Keane An Indian tea company has delivered a large consignment of its Assam green tea to Donald Trump with the message that it is never too late to “cleanse yourself.” NEW DELHI (Sputnik) — "Dear Mr. Trump, Namaste from India, we are sending you lots and lots of natural green tea. It fights against harmful free radicals. It helps purify mind and body and regain a healthy balance. It has also proven to make people smarter. Please Mr Trump drink the tea. For your sake, for America's sake, for the world's sake," Kolkata-based Te-A-Me Teas said in a message explaining why the company had chosen to send the tycoon free tea. The company delivered a huge consignment containing 6,000 bags of Assam green tea to the Trump Towers in New York, with a message that it is never too late to ‘cleanse yourself'. "Donald Trump has the whole world worried. We cannot stop him, but maybe we can change him," Sumit Shah, Managing Director

India is the second-largest producer of tea in the world. Its various teas originating in different regions of the country, and each possess unique attributes owing to the differences in geographic and climatic conditions. There is just as much diversity in the way tea is prepared and enjoyed across the nation. New Delhi (Sputnik) — It would not be an exaggeration to say that India is a nation of tea drinkers, considering that the domestic market consumes about 70 percent of the tea that is produced in the country. India is the second-largest producer of tea in the world, behind China. Furthermore, the Indian tea industry is making a push to expand tea exports to China beyond the current figure of nearly 30 percent of tea imported by China. Meanwhile, in India, tea is a part of the daily routine. People drink tea at regular intervals for refreshment and it's often accompanied with a hearty dose of snacks and conversations. Tea is offered to guests as a preferred welcome dri