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Trekkers at Makaibari

Chris & Peter Merg are intrepid trekkers.  They've covered impressive ground in Nepal and Tibet and before heading to Sikkim/Bhutan, they had stopped at Makaibari.  I met them and we...

Trekkers at Makaibari

Chris & Peter Merg are intrepid trekkers.  They've covered impressive ground in Nepal and Tibet and before heading to Sikkim/Bhutan, they had stopped at Makaibari.  I met them and we...

Visitors at Makaibari

Makaibari has a special appeal for visitors because it is a heritage tea factory and the owner is on the premises, a rarity among Darjeeling tea estates.  A casual visitor...

Visitors at Makaibari

Makaibari has a special appeal for visitors because it is a heritage tea factory and the owner is on the premises, a rarity among Darjeeling tea estates.  A casual visitor...

The Old and the New at Makaibari

Over 150 years ago, Chinese carpenters were imported to manage the tea factory. Needless to say, they used materials and designs that reflected their origin and comfort. Here is a...

The Old and the New at Makaibari

Over 150 years ago, Chinese carpenters were imported to manage the tea factory. Needless to say, they used materials and designs that reflected their origin and comfort. Here is a...

Creativity at Makaibari

At the entrance of the heritage Makaibari factory is a colorful display of painted rocks. This was championed by Karen Jones, an animist artist who was interning at the nearby...

Creativity at Makaibari

At the entrance of the heritage Makaibari factory is a colorful display of painted rocks. This was championed by Karen Jones, an animist artist who was interning at the nearby...

You know you're in India...

I just came back from a short memorable trip to Makaibari Tea Estates in Darjeeling, India.  As some of you may know, this is a family connection for me. Rajah...

You know you're in India...

I just came back from a short memorable trip to Makaibari Tea Estates in Darjeeling, India.  As some of you may know, this is a family connection for me. Rajah...

It's National Iced Tea Day!

June 10th is National Iced Tea Day! June was chosen as the official month to celebrate America’s longtime love affair with iced tea. What could be more refreshing than an iced...

It's National Iced Tea Day!

June 10th is National Iced Tea Day! June was chosen as the official month to celebrate America’s longtime love affair with iced tea. What could be more refreshing than an iced...