Tea Tales from Palampur: How the world's most delicious leaf travelled to India

<p>Set against the serene backdrop of Palampur where the British-era tea gardens roll into the blue folds of the Dhauladhar mountains <i>Tea Tales from Palampur</i> traces the intertwined journeys of the town and the drink.</p><p>Blending history travel and quiet reflection the author takes you from the misty slopes of Kangra to the ancient tea houses of China and Japan &mdash; exploring how a simple leaf travelled across continents and centuries to become an inseparable part of India&rsquo;s daily rhythm. Along the way he reveals how tea is grown picked rolled and brewed; how it became a symbol of home and hospitality; and how in its stillness it can become a form of meditation.</p><p>If you have ever paused mid-sip to think about the story in your cup this book is your invitation to linger a little longer.</p>