How black tea is made: from leaf to liquor
The factory steps, the compounds behind colour, strength and flavour, how tea plants differ, and what tasters mean by liquor.
Where the world’s tea grows, and why the Nilgiris stand out
The main tea regions with their altitudes and cups, and what makes Nilgiri tea unique.
Nilgiri tea grades explained
What FOP, OP, BOP, fannings and CTC grades mean, and which to choose for loose leaf, tea bags or iced tea.
Importing Nilgiri tea into Saudi Arabia
Why Nilgiri tea suits the Saudi cup, SFDA rules, shipping to Jeddah and Dammam, and placing a first order.
Nilgiri vs Assam tea for blending
How the two teas differ, what each brings to a blend, and how Nilgiri tea can lower the cost of an Assam blend.
How to import spices from India
A checklist for buyers: specifications, samples, registrations, testing, terms and documents.