How to brew a proper cup of high-range tea
Start with fresh water and warm the pot or cup. Use about one teaspoon of whole-leaf tea per cup.
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From the hills.
Stories about spices, tea, coffee, honey and the landscape that shapes them.
Raw honey: how to read the jar
Honey changes with the flowers the bees visit and the season they visit them in. That is why two jars can taste and look…
Read Raw honey: how to read the jarWhy Idukki cardamom smells different
Cardamom grown in cool, humid hills ripens slowly, and slow ripening builds oil in the pod. That oil is the aroma you notice when…
Read Why Idukki cardamom smells differentWhy Idukki Is Special for Spices
High altitude, generous rainfall and a unique landscape have made Idukki one of Kerala's most fascinating spice-growing regions.
Read Why Idukki Is Special for SpicesThe Journey of a Peppercorn
From a flowering vine on a hillside to the pepper mill on your table: a short look at how a peppercorn is made.
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Cool air, mist and steep slopes shape the tea grown in the hills of Kerala. Here is a short guide to what is in…
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Colour, aroma, texture and origin: a simple guide to choosing and enjoying honey.
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Shade trees, mist and careful drying: a look at how coffee is grown in the Kerala highlands.
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