The Tea Journal

Knowledge from Origin

Brewing secrets, tea science, and tales from the tea gardens of Dooars, North Bengal.

⭐Featured Story

How to Make Perfect Kadak Chai at Home — The Exact Method

The milk-to-water ratio, boiling technique, and spice timing to extract rich amber colour and bold flavour from Dooars CTC tea.

Soma Saha

Co-Founder, Teji Cha

3 articles

Understanding the Crush-Tear-Curl process and why Dooars granules brew faster, bolder, and richer than delicate orthodox leaf tea.

Nestled between the Himalayan foothills and the Brahmaputra plains, the alluvial soil and microclimate create the signature briskness of Dooars tea.

A breakdown of processing, liquor color, caffeine punch, and why one is meant for black sipping while the other reigns supreme with milk.