Tea

5 reasons Old Dhaka will ruin your love for the rest of the city

Whether you’re a curious traveller or a local looking to rediscover your roots, certain experiences in Old Dhaka simply can’t be missed. So, here are 5 quintessential Old Dhaka experiences that will make you fall in love with this part of the city all over again.

Dhaka’s tea trade

“Cha ar biskoot” (tea and biscuits) is Bangalee’s favourite quick grab. And strong and flavoursome tea is our favourite. Looking for premium tea in Dhaka can be a tad difficult now but once the city boasted dedicated shops that sold different grades and blends of local tea.

National Tea Day 2024 / Seven unique facts about tea culture in Bangladesh

There are a total of five types of tea produced in the country, including green tea (unfermented), black tea (fully fermented), Oolong tea (partially fermented), instant tea (water soluble), and white tea.

A love affair with tea

I wonder what it is in a cup of tea that makes it so invigorating. The obvious answer would be the stimulant, caffeine, or the particular flavour of the leaves seeping into the hot water and the aroma that takes over your senses.

BOOK REVIEW: NONFICTION / Navigating culture, history, and nostalgia in ‘My Life in Tea’

Review of Anwarul Azim’s book ‘My Life in Tea’ (The University Press Limited, 2023)

Winds of winter and elections bring little joy to tea stalls

Rises prices and a lack of festive election atmosphere didnt help tea sales across the country

Tea growers saw bumper yields in 2023

Bumper yields have made tea production in Bangladesh reach a historic high in 2023, according to industry people

#Perspective / The power of a cup of tea

Every morning, a cuppa prepared in deshi-style is what most Bengalis crave no matter what part of the world they live in.

Do we overly romanticise drinking tea?

It's no secret that we Bangladeshis love our tea.

October 16, 2024
October 16, 2024

5 reasons Old Dhaka will ruin your love for the rest of the city

Whether you’re a curious traveller or a local looking to rediscover your roots, certain experiences in Old Dhaka simply can’t be missed. So, here are 5 quintessential Old Dhaka experiences that will make you fall in love with this part of the city all over again.

July 6, 2024
July 6, 2024

Dhaka’s tea trade

“Cha ar biskoot” (tea and biscuits) is Bangalee’s favourite quick grab. And strong and flavoursome tea is our favourite. Looking for premium tea in Dhaka can be a tad difficult now but once the city boasted dedicated shops that sold different grades and blends of local tea.

June 4, 2024
June 4, 2024

Seven unique facts about tea culture in Bangladesh

There are a total of five types of tea produced in the country, including green tea (unfermented), black tea (fully fermented), Oolong tea (partially fermented), instant tea (water soluble), and white tea.

May 11, 2024
May 11, 2024

A love affair with tea

I wonder what it is in a cup of tea that makes it so invigorating. The obvious answer would be the stimulant, caffeine, or the particular flavour of the leaves seeping into the hot water and the aroma that takes over your senses.

January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024

Navigating culture, history, and nostalgia in ‘My Life in Tea’

Review of Anwarul Azim’s book ‘My Life in Tea’ (The University Press Limited, 2023)

January 7, 2024
January 7, 2024

Winds of winter and elections bring little joy to tea stalls

Rises prices and a lack of festive election atmosphere didnt help tea sales across the country

January 4, 2024
January 4, 2024

Tea growers saw bumper yields in 2023

Bumper yields have made tea production in Bangladesh reach a historic high in 2023, according to industry people

August 21, 2023
August 21, 2023

The power of a cup of tea

Every morning, a cuppa prepared in deshi-style is what most Bengalis crave no matter what part of the world they live in.

May 1, 2023
May 1, 2023

Do we overly romanticise drinking tea?

It's no secret that we Bangladeshis love our tea.

December 29, 2022
December 29, 2022

On the love for matka cha

Cha is a beverage that brings people closer, effortlessly complements our ‘adda’ sessions, and adds warmth to our chilly evenings. As winter has announced its arrival, matka cha is trending once again. Its smoky and sweet flavour is a pure delight to the taste buds that would give the cinnamon latte or luxurious espresso from any 5-star hotel a run for its money!