Monthly Archives: March 2008

Greetings from Dhaka, Bangladesh

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I arrived in Dhaka just 2 days ago, and I am constantly amazed by my surroundings.  I am fortunate enough to stay in the house of Dr. Anis and his wife Juditha, further allowing me to immerse myself into this beautiful culture.

Upon my arrival, I immediately took note of the local people.  They are extremely polite and just as curious about me as I am about them.  On my drive from the airport to the Tetulia offices, I noticed a couple of things that may be common living to the people here, but to me were just plain fascinating.

First – no stop lights or stop signs.  In a busy road filled with cars, motorized rickshaws, bicycle rickshaws, hauling wagons, and many many people – they somehow manage to travel with caution coming with inches of one another, but not actually hitting each other!  They merge into each others spaces easily by using hand gestures and honking horns.  Maybe New York could learn something from these professional drivers!

Second- There is more color here than in any rainbow I’ve ever seen.   Every square inch has about 50 colors  in it.  From the lush green trees, to the bright vibrant sari’s, and even the various kinds of produce being carted down the streets.  It is by far one of the most beautiful cultures one could ever witness.

Third – The food!  Oh my the food.  I have not stopped eating since I left the US!  Most of what we dine on are various kinds of vegetables and rice.  However, last night I attended the birthday celebration of the Nephew and Niece of Dr. Anis and the spread of food was unreal.  The children celebrated their birthday with Pizza Hut Pizza and hamburgers.  The adults ( of which about 200 were in attendance) dined on a variety of grilled meat, traditional potatoes and vegetables, and watermelon juice (I highly recommend you try this, even if you have to squeeze a watermelon yourself).  For desert we had the traditional Bangladeshi dessert which I can only describe as a light doughnut soaked in something like a simple syrup.  Very sweet, very delicious.

Today I travel to the Tetulia tea garden, just North of here.  It is about a 200 mile journey that will take us approximately 10 hours.  We will take this in 2 parts, arriving tomorrow morning.

Stay tuned as I will be blogging more from the tea garden about the actual tea, the tea process, and the wonderful people and culture that allow us to indulge in such a wonderful drink.   Also, please be sure to keep checking our Flickr Page for more photos to be added each day!

A Visit to the Tetulia Tea Garden

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I am very excited to inform you that I (Brianne – Tetulia employee) will be traveling to the Tetulia tea garden in Bangladesh. In fact, I write this to you now as I’m sitting in the Tokyo airport waiting out a lay-over. So far the trip has been pretty simple. Next I will stay the night in Bangkok and in the morning I will go to Dhaka, Bangladesh.

I will be blogging as often as possible to inform you all about Bangladesh, the Tetulia tea garden, and all of the wonderful people that are making Tetulia possible. Also, I will try to post photos and videos – if technology holds up. So stay tuned, this is guaranteed to be a very exciting and informative trip and I promise to do my best to document everything to you all! If there is anything in particular that you would like me to look for / find out about, just post a comment!

Brianne Covel
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Tetulia Teas Granted USDA NOP Organic Certified First Ever Bangladeshi Organic Tea

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Official Media AdvisoryUSDA Certified Organic

Tetulia, premium hand-picked organic teas from Bangladesh, announces USDA NOP Organic Certification. On February 28, 2008, the garden where Tetulia teas come from – Kazi & Kazi Tea Estate Ltd (KKTE) – made history by becoming the first, and only, tea garden in Bangladesh to be certified organic.

In 2000, KKTE broke the barrier by establishing a tea garden on land that previously lain fallow using innovative organic and nature-friendly farming methods. The garden uses only natural pest and weed controls, employs only renewable resources and maintains the soil’s fertility. These practices demonstrate the garden’s commitment to protecting both human health and wildlife.

Tetulia teas are exceptional, with the finest taste and liquor. Tetulia boasts eight varieties, ranging from Blacks to Greens to Whites and Ayurvedic blends; available in biodegradable silken pyramid bags and loose leaf. Grown in an exquisite part of the world, the teas taste fresh, clean and smooth, characterized by a full body and light finish.

Tetulia will be launching in the United States at the 2008 World Tea Expo on May 30 and previewing at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim. The premium organic teas will be available through an online store, natural food stores, and premium tea shops.