There is a great blog called “ChaSuMa” all about Tibetan culture. I like to take a moment to sip the metaphorical Cha Su Ma, this blog is great. It talks about “Talking up a storm, on the roof top of the world”

Here is a description of their blog

Cha su ma

Cha su ma is one of the names for Butter Tea, the traditional Tibetan drink usually made from Yak butter.

Danba

Danba lies in the eastern border of Ganzi Tibet Autonomous Region, within western Sichuan.

The county varies tremendously in altitude, from 5,820 meters of the highest peak, to  1,700 meters of the lowest river valley. The Big Jinchuan and Small Jinchuan Rivers meet here, marking the start of the Dadu River.

Danba’s landscape is vertically changing, from snow mountains, glaciers, to grasslands and valleys.

Cha Su Ma says…

“There are already many blogs about Tibetan culture, Tibetan freedom, Tibetan religion. The sole purpose of this blog is to raise an awareness of Tibet, with each article containing some interesting fact for visitors to take away, story to share, or picture to save. Ranging from folktales to Buddhist philosophy, tsampa to chupas, oppression to freedom. I wish to remain impartial in all areas, giving the facts as I understand them, not as I want them to be. Please feel free to comment, contend and discuss. It’s why I’m here.”

TEA FAQ- Did you know Darjeeling is a Geographic Indication? Classical arts associated with quality and seasons— Plucking, manufacturing,arts of selling and tasting are all laid out here on the official Darjeeling tea site which is beautifully indexed here! Please visit this most charming site full of useful information.
Our personal expert “SMC” as he is lovingly called by his fans! Especially  contributors from the most potent tea blog online here called CHA DO.  Please read one of his excellent articles titled “The Role of Stress in Tea Growth and Manufacture” If you are interested in the biochemistry of Darjeeling. We can all learn a little about the metaphor perhaps of how stress builds character.  Evolve in your own growth of knowledge here, in learning more about the life cycle of the plucked Lady green Tea Queen! How she goes from living dancing leaf in terms of biochemistry. I feel very blessed SMC has named me as an inspiration to record his genius. I pushed gently and pulled the fecund mind of a genius that he is.

S.M.Changoiwala works closely with the Darjeeling Advisory
branch of the Tocklai Tea Research Association This quintessential Darjeeling wizard is known for his contributions in agronomy and biochemistry of rare Darjeeling varietals. His scientific research on the physiology of flavour of Darjeeling tea can be read here. If you are interested in learning more about Oolong manufacturing in Darjeeling tea? Check out SMC’s informative articles above.

Our Darjeeling hero who works tirelessly is dedicated to teaching the tea lovers at large about his beloved brew. He must puts his seal and stamp of approval on all of our teas. We feel very grateful for his blessings on The Darjeeling Tea Ladies teas.

He deserves the golden muscetel award in the form of the elusive molecule associated with muscatel one of Darjeelings unique charms. So magical that once we can mold the formula into gold! We shall have fashioned a selection to wear as his crown An artist whose canvas is Darjeeling tea. However he would not agree to simply rest on his muscetel laurels! He is always humbly sharing his dazzling passion for tea.

We celebrate the flavor of thunder and enlightenment. “Tea of the Gods” (Gopal–Dhara) Finally, the poetry of science and of unique Darjeeling frequency. Delightful as drinking “Liquid philosophy”

Molecules made easy !

For example…..Did you know?

Linalool is also a naturally-occurring terpene alcohol with pleasant scent (floral, with a touch of spiciness). It is found in many flowers and spice plants, such as hops and coriander seeds. It is extracted from the hops during the brewing process. It is cultivated in fragrances, wine, and of course our Queen with muscetel Darjeeling.

Associated terms
• Floral
• Citrus
• Hoppy

• Green

Here is magic process of sysnthesis of the Linalool molecule.

The Subtle engineering of the terpenoid pathways of my favorite gem linalool. The fine art of bewitching unstable molecules into the frequency of delicious varietals.

Geraniol, another naturally occuring monoterpenoid (alcohol)

(Geryanl)

Molecular formula: C₁₀H₁₈O

3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-l-ol

Olfactory aromas
Rose notes, Lychee, geranium

Geraniol is also primary part of oil of rose giving finer grades of darjeeling tea frequently noted in our every so slightly caramelized during the firing process of its longer leaved darjeeling pearls. Geraniol also occurs in lemons, and periwinkle geraniums. Geraniol and Linalool are much sought after components reproduced for use in exquisite eau de parfums. Composing a cornucopia of essential oils with scents.

• blushing peaches,
• blueberries, grapefruit,
• snappy apples,
• plums to name a few.
  

• There is little wonder as to why Darjeeling possesses the subtle essence lush fruits and florals. Sweetest of all is that honey bees mark nectar bearing flowers with geraniol which is naturally developed in their scent glands as well as locate their hives. Darn I am not sure if I love geraniol more?Queen of teas and the Queen Bee are wise in ways only the birds and bees understand! The unique flavor of Darjeeling tea I might add is impossible to recreate.

Magical India.

If the Food Networks got “Good Eats” we gotz “Good Drinks”!