Masala Chai

Cinnamon, Cardamom, Ginger

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TASTING NOTES

Cinnamon, Cardamom, Ginger

TYPE OF TEA

Black Tea

INGREDIENTS

Cardamom, Cinnamon, Black Tea, Ginger, Clove, Black Pepper

ORIGIN

Assam, India

STEEPING

8 fl oz, 212° F/100° C for 4-6 minutes

SERVING INFO

15 pyramid sachets total

To the farthest reaches of the Indian sub-continent are found black teas of Assam enriched with intoxicating notes of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, clove, and black peppercorn. These are the collective aromas of paradise.¬†

Our Masala Chai is exotic and invigorating, spicy and sweet, and always transports us to the welcoming and lively experiences of India.

MEET Jitendra Kumar Suklabaidya

Jitendra Kumar Suklabaidya is an experienced tea producer based on the southern edge of the Silchar region of the Cachar district of Assam, India. He is a member of the newly formed Small Growers Association there that works in partnership with the Jalinga Tea Estate to process their delicious malty black tea and then commercialize it. The Small Growers Association is working to quickly to open their own production facility to maintain a more direct connection with the processing involved in transforming the leaves into the iconic Assaam black tea that we enjoy every day. They will continue working with their partner, Jalinga Tea Estate, to find buyers, showing us all what type of progress can happen from such a beautiful symbolic relationship. Over time, the efforts of the Small Growers Association for small farm level empowerment, the direct connection to production, and working with buyers like Thrive Farmers will increasingly benefit farmers like Mr. Suklabaidya to realize more stable and better incomes for all families involved.

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Assam,India

Meet Jitendra Kumar Suklabaidya

Jitendra Kumar Suklabaidya is an experienced tea producer based on the southern edge of the Silchar region of the Cachar district of Assam, India. He is a member of the newly formed Small Growers Association there that works in partnership with the Jalinga Tea Estate to process their delicious malty black tea and then commercialize it. The Small Growers Association is working to quickly to open their own production facility to maintain a more direct connection with the processing involved in transforming the leaves into the iconic Assaam black tea that we enjoy every day. They will continue working with their partner, Jalinga Tea Estate, to find buyers, showing us all what type of progress can happen from such a beautiful symbolic relationship. Over time, the efforts of the Small Growers Association for small farm level empowerment, the direct connection to production, and working with buyers like Thrive Farmers will increasingly benefit farmers like Mr. Suklabaidya to realize more stable and better incomes for all families involved.

What is the history of the farm?

In 2009, Jitendra bought his farm after a very successful career as an award winning teacher. In fact, he was given this award from the president of India himself. After retiring, he got the opportunity to build out his dream farm and also organize a small farmer group to share resources and knowledge. In 2014, he went completely organic, which to him was very important so that he can give back to nature.

What does he wish was different for your life as a farmer?

He actually does not wish anything were different. He is very happy with his life farming and loves the fact that his family is involved with him on the farm. He has a very big family with 17 members in total, including grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Why does Jitendra grow tea?

He grows tea in order to support his community and give back to nature through his organic farming. He very much believes that if he cares for his land with clean inputs and cares for the environment around him, then the farm will return with gifts to him and his family.