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  Made with a bold, slightly spicy flavor profile thanks to the ginger root, this homemade lemon ginger tea is sweetened with   honey   and balanced with a touch of lemon and turmeric for the ultimate soothing hot drink. Super quick and easy to make, it’s commonly used to help fight colds and infections when you’re feeling under the weather. If you need a boost, try this tea along with things like  Greek Lemon Chicken Soup  or  Easy Mediterranean Chickpea Soup  and whatever ails you doesn’t have a chance. Lemon ginger tea is great for when you’re sick and a little immunity boost. Like my  Hibiscus Tea  in the summertime, I drink lemon ginger tea just to relax or to warm up on a chilly day. The comforting warmth and bright flavors in this homemade fresh ginger tea are a great way to end (or even begin) the day! Lemon Ginger Tea | The Mediterranean Dish

1️⃣ Economy Range (Mass Gifting / Budget Corporate Gifting) Price range: ₹20 – ₹60 per package (packaging cost only) Packaging Type Description Notes Stand-up Kraft Paper Pouch Eco-friendly, ziplock, windowed Simple, cheap, natural look Foil-lined Pouches Silver or gold foil, heat seal Keeps tea fresh, cost-effective Pillow Pouch Flat, single-serve packs Good for sample packs Paper Canister (small) Cardboard tube with paper wrap Low-cost round packaging ✅ Best for: Bulk orders, wedding giveaways, budget corporate gifts, small cafes. 2️⃣ Premium Range (Boutique / Mid-Level Corporate Gifting) Price range: ₹70 – ₹150 per package Packaging Type Description Notes Printed Tin Canisters Metal tins with custom printing Very popular, reusable Windowed Rigid Boxes Cardboard box with transparent window Elegant but economical Drawer Boxes Sliding drawer-style rigid box Adds a "luxury unboxing" experience Kraft + Ribbon Wraps Kraft boxes with printed sleeves & ribbon Eco-chi...

  In a study, the team engineered ‘tea rice’ that has been fortified with the antioxidant compounds in green tea – without the caffeine Chinese scientists have engineered the first “tea rice” enriched with the antioxidant compounds that make  green tea  a health-boosting drink. The  rice  has been fortified with the micronutrient catechin, and the researchers behind it say it can provide the health benefits of tea without any side effects from caffeine. “Catechins, as key antioxidant components in tea plants with high content, offer certain benefits to human health,” the team said in a paper published in the peer-reviewed Plant Biotechnology Journal in March. 2-metre ‘giant rice’ twice as tall as other varieties nearly ready for first harvest in China Catechin flavonoids are a type of polyphenol – micronutrients that occur naturally in plants – shown to have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer and cardioprotective properties. Catechins are thought to pl...

  Kolkata is one of the world’s tea capitals , so you're in a great position to offer value to U.S. and Canadian tea companies —especially if you bring domain knowledge, sourcing access, or cultural insight . Here’s how you can strategically associate yourself with tea sector companies in North America , even while based in Kolkata: 🍵 Step-by-Step Guide to Enter the U.S./Canada Tea Industry from India ✅ 1. Clarify What You Bring to the Table Figure out where you fit in the tea supply chain : Expertise Area Relevance to North American Market Sourcing & Exporting HUGE demand for direct-from-origin, high-quality tea Branding/Content Interest in authentic, origin-based storytelling Product Development Knowledge of blending, flavors, herbal infusions E-commerce Support Shopify, Amazon, Etsy setup or fulfillment insight Quality Control Sensory evaluation, certifications, traceability Sustainability/Certs Organic, Rainforest Alliance, Fair Trade knowledge

  1. SAP Business One Why: Widely used by mid-size companies; strong in supply chain, finance, and manufacturing. Strength: Scalable, integrates well with inventory and production modules; good for FMCG and branded goods. Industry Fit: Can handle tea plantation management, packaging, distribution, and retail sales. Cost: Moderate to high, but good ROI for complex operations. 2. Tally ERP 9 / TallyPrime Why: Very popular among Indian SMEs; excellent for accounting, taxation, and inventory. Strength: Simple to implement, GST-compliant, cost-effective. Industry Fit: Best for companies with simpler supply chain needs but strong finance/accounting control. Cost: Affordable, suited for companies scaling up. 3. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Why: Cloud-based, integrates well with Microsoft products; strong in finance and supply chain. Strength: Flexible, good analytics, and AI-driven insights. Industry Fit: Ideal if you want a modern cloud E...

When tea lovers think of Darjeeling, words like “refined,” “floral,” and “muscatel” often come to mind. But there’s far more to this legendary tea than just its elegant flavor. Whether you’re a casual sipper or a serious tea geek, here are 10 fascinating facts about Darjeeling tea that many in the U.S. don’t know — but definitely should. 1. 🌍 It’s the Champagne of Teas — and That’s a Legal Title Darjeeling isn’t just a romantic name. Like Champagne in France or Parmigiano Reggiano in Italy, Darjeeling tea has Geographical Indication (GI) protection , meaning it must be grown in a specific region of India’s Eastern Himalayas. If it’s not grown in Darjeeling, it legally can’t be called “Darjeeling tea.” 2. 🗓️ One Region, Many Seasons: The Story of the Flushes Darjeeling is one of the only teas harvested in distinct seasons, or “flushes,” and each one tastes unique: First Flush (March–April): Light, grassy, and floral with a greenish hue. Second Flush (May–June): Rich, fruit...