International Tea Day 2026: How to brew the perfect cup of Darjeeling tea? We find out at Flurys Kolkata
Flurys in Kolkata celebrates International Tea Day by highlighting the art of brewing Darjeeling tea. Senior F&B executive Dhrubojyoti Das shares his expertise on the precise brewing process for this prized tea. The article also explores the cultural significance of tea in Kolkata, where it plays a central role in social interactions.
- ▪Flurys, founded in 1927, is known for its nostalgic tearoom experience in Kolkata.
- ▪Dhrubojyoti Das emphasizes the importance of water temperature and steeping time for brewing Darjeeling tea.
- ▪Darjeeling tea is celebrated for its unique flavors and is often referred to as the 'champagne of teas'.
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At Flurys, time steeps gently, like tea leaves in hot water. Outside, Park Street swells with taxis, office-goers and the familiar chaos of Kolkata in May. Inside, teaspoons clink against porcelain cups, like they have for nearly a century, and waiters carry teapots with solemn concentration. How growers and restaurants are reviving rare heritage varieties of mangoes in West Bengal Founded in 1927 by Swiss expatriate couple Mr and Mrs J. Flurys, the tearoom captures erstwhile Calcutta’s nostalgia, served with patties, baba cakes (a dry fruit cake infused fruit dry fruits), rum balls and tea. A cup of freshly brewed Darjeeling tea sits alongside the new logo of Flurys, unveiled in 2024.
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