International Tea Day! Parineeta Borthakur says, 'Being from Assam, tea is in my blood'
Parineeta Borthakur, an actress, commemorates International Tea Day by reflecting on tea's significant role in her life. Growing up in Assam, surrounded by tea gardens, she developed a deep connection to the beverage.
On
International Tea Day
, actress
Parineeta Borthakur
shares how tea has been more than a beverage—it's been a companion through different stages of her life. She shares, 'Tea is an integral part of my daily routine. My love for tea began during my 10th-grade exam preparation days.
I'd savour a cup with my mom in the afternoon, amidst the serene surroundings of our garden in Duliajan, Assam.'
Growing up in Assam—India's tea heartland—Parineeta's connection to tea was both emotional and environmental. The actress says, 'I come from an oil industry family, and Duliajan was home. But my love for tea deepened thanks to my uncle, who was a tea garden manager. Visiting him was always special. We'd indulge in luxurious moments amidst the lush greenery, sipping on tea in the evenings.'
She further adds, 'After moving to Mumbai, my affection for tea only intensified. I enjoy tea at any time of day. My daily routine includes two cups of milk tea, and I always keep an assortment of green teas from Assam in my kitchen. I think being from Assam, tea is in my blood. It connects me to my roots, my childhood, and my family. Every cup brings a sense of peace.'
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