Nilgiris: Farmer Prabhu Nanjan holds freshly plucked Camellia sinensis leaves from his tea trees. 
Nilgiris: Prabhu Nanjan brews his hand-crafted tea in a Gaiwan. 
Nilgiris: Farmer Prabhu Nanjan pours hand-crafted tea from the gaiwan into a pitcher. 
The Nilgiris offer scenic views from state bus routes. 
Nilgiris: Various monkeys will take advantage of unsuspecting tourists and steal their snacks. 
Nilgiris: A bud and two leaves of Camellia Sinensis are in focus against the Nilgiris background. 
Nilgiris: A couple stood several meters away from the entrance at Kodanad. This photograph was originally published by Tea Journey. 
Nilgiris: Nirmal Raj, founder and owner of Buddies Cafe, clasps his hands as he decides which tea from his collection of over 220 to brew. This photo was originally published by Tea Journey. 
Nilgiris: Scenic woods with hundred-year-plus trees surround Lake Sandynula. Once you pass the tourist clog at the entrance, it is a serene place to visit, take a leisurely stroll, or sit in quieter areas. This photograph was originally published by Tea Journey. 
Nilgiris: A Camellia bud is in focus. 
Nilgiris: Prabhu Nanjan offers the first of many cups of tea. According to him, Nilgiris tea is notable for its fruity, tart, and astringent tasting notes. This photograph was first published by Tea Journey.
Kolkata: A woman pours piping hot chai into paper cups 
Kolkata: Three friends pose alongside a tree at the Botanical Garden 
Kolkata: A man on a scooter enthusiastically takes a photo of a Pride Parade participant 
Kolkata: A participant of Pride Parade poses for the camera 
Kolkata: An individual drapes herself in a rainbow flag during Pride Parade 
Kolkata: a young woman hoists the pride flag abover her body during Pride Parade 
Kolkata: a street vendor selects momos to serve on a paper plate in Tiretti Bazaar 
Kolkata: The Victoria Memorial is accented by a crescent moon
Tea: An Yixing teapot overflows with sheng pu’er leaves 
Tea: Yixing teapots are displayed atop boxes are for sale alongside Suzhou’s moat 
Tea: Dianhong black tea is poured from the pitcher into a transparent cup in New Delhi 
Tea: An Yixing teapot rests before a scroll depicting text from The Classic of Tea 
Tea: In rural New Jersey, an individual meditates before a tea ceremony 
Tea: A wulong tea is brewed inside an open gaiwan 
Tea: Pengyun brews tea from an Yixing teapot in his tea shop in Suzhou
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