What do we talk about when we talk about tea in India? Darjeeling, Assam and Kangra—don’t we? But if we told you that you’re not a real tea aficionado if you haven’t tasted Sikkim tea, that other, almost unknown variant of the northeast? The little Himalayan state we all visit for its beautiful monasteries, sublime lakes and thrilling treks, is also home to a small, scenic tea estate.
The tea from this estate in Temi, close to Namchi and Ravangla in South Sikkim, is marketed as Temi Tea. The yield from this small tea garden is heralded as a top-notch quality tea internationally. At the Temi Tea Garden one can not only take a tea-tasting tour, but also explore the area’s cardamom plantations. Established in 1969 by the state government, the 453-acre area also has cardamom plantations, cherry blossom trees and enchanting views of Khangchengdzonga…
