At Arunachal our host served tea which has high digestive properties.The tender tea leaves is
packed in bamboo stalks,which is tightly pressed to get a thick pack.The top is covered and placed
on a net just above open fire stove. Roll around frequently to get heat and after 3 -4 months,the green bamboo
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stalks turn brownish black,(pic 1) ,which indicates the tea mix is ready.Tea resembles a cylindrical rock piece.(pic 2)
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Back home I prepared tea in a mud pot ,take 2 lits water,add a 4 inch piece tea,allow to boil (pic 3)and remain on low
flame(pic 4)Drink as and when required.
At Arunachal the preparation of tea is in aluminium kettle.Once started,will continue for 3 days adding water only,on 4th day add more tea,continue till 2 weeks.Then they throw away the whole thing and prepare fresh.They use to sip the tea through out they are awake.They prepare in kettles.It seems the kettle is in service, 24hrs a day.(pic 5).
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