PART 3: Tea from Assam – Arup Kumar Dutta

Who are the main characters in this part?
Rajvir and Pranjol, two classmates, traveling to Pranjol’s home in Assam during vacation.

Why is Assam famous?
It’s known worldwide for its vast tea plantations and high-quality tea production.

What did Rajvir observe on the way?
Lush green tea bushes, tea pickers, and scenic views of Assam’s countryside.

How does Rajvir show his knowledge of tea?
He shares facts about tea’s origin in China, its global popularity, and historical legends.

What is the Chinese legend of tea?
A Chinese emperor discovered tea accidentally when leaves fell into his boiling water.

What is the Indian legend of tea?
Bodhidharma, a Buddhist monk, cut off his eyelids to stay awake; tea plants grew where they fell.

Where were Rajvir and Pranjol going?
To Dhekiabari Tea Estate, Pranjol’s father’s tea garden.

What did Rajvir find most fascinating?
The endless rows of tea bushes and the process of tea plucking.

What theme does this story explore?
Awareness of regional pride, cultural richness, and curiosity about India’s economic contributors like tea.

What did Pranjol’s father do?
He was the manager of a tea estate and welcomed the boys warmly to experience tea life.