#1Glimpses of India Part III Tea from Assam By Arup Kumar Dutta Lesson No. 7 _ Mod.3 of 3_First Flight Class X English Language & Literature#2Introduction Tea is a popular beverage Assam - the 'tea country' Tea was not discovered in India Lesson through a beautiful conversation between two friends- Pranjol and Rajvir Travelling to Pranjol's hometown Assam for the summer vacation. Assam has the largest concentration of plantations in the world. ➤ During their journey they discuss about the various 'legends' that are known to have discovered tea. ► The story also tells us about the popularity of tea as a beverage.#3About the Author Arup Kumar Dutta is an Indian writer and journalist from Guwahati, Assam. Written 16 books for adults 17 adventure novels for young people. In 2014 he was awarded the Life Time Achievement Honour by Association of Writers and Illustrators for Children, New Delhi. He has been also awarded the civilian award Padma Shri by Government of India in 2018#4On the Way to Assam Rajvir is a classmate of Pranjol ► Rajvir is invited by Pranjol to visit his home ► A scene set on a train station Have two cups of tea in Railway compartment. Pranjol highlights the fact-almost eighty crore cups of tea are consumed everyday throughout the world ► Pranjol is interested in reading detective stories ► Rajvir is more interested in the outside scenery ► Talks about the increased popularity and use of the tea#5Beauty of Tea Gardens The train started moving Pranjol got engaged in reading Rajvir chose to look at the scenic beauty at the moment The magnificent view of stretched tea gardens ► Rajvir became very excited Trees' shades over the area A 'sea' of tea bushes Hills with dense forests Orderly rows of tall and strong moving trees An ugly building with smoke releasing from tall chimneys The gardens increased Rajvir's excitement to share his information about tea.#6Legends about Origin of Tea Rajvir shared two traditional stories about the discovery of tea One of which was about a Chinese Emperor A habit of drinking boiled water Once few tea leaves fell into the boiling water ▶ gave a delicious flavour Liked by the emperor when drank the water. another story about an Indian legend named Bodhidharma. An ancient Buddhist Hermit, Bodhidharma cut off his eyelids to avoid sleepiness. Eventually, tea plants grew out of his eyelids upon consuming after boiling with water helped in getting rid of sleep.#7Rajvir Highlighted Facts Rajvir highlighted a few facts Tea dates back to 2700 B.C. The first tea was consumed in China ► Words 'chai and 'chini' have originated from Chinese language. ► Tea was introduced to Europe quite late- in the sixteenth century ► It was considered to have medicinal properties.#8Approaching Dhekiabari The train stopped at Mariani Junction ► Took their way towards the Dhekiabari Tea Estate, Pranjol's tea garden ► Pranjol's parents received them Reached Dhekiabari after taking a turn and making their way through a cattle-bridge Acres of tea bushes on both sides Stretched upon a vast area of land Groups of tea-pluckers with bamboo baskets Wearing plastic aprons#9In Dhekiabari: Pranjol's father Mr Berua On their way a tractor loaded with tea leaves ► Rajvir displays his knowledge ► The second sprouting period of the year This period lasts from May to July ► Gives excellent yield Mr Berua appreciated Rajvir ► Pranjol excited for learning more about the amazing beverage#10Difficult Words Paddy fields- a field where rice is grown Backdrop- lie behind or beyond; serve as a background to Dwarfing- cause to seem small or insignificant in comparison Billowing- moving or flowing outwards Concentration- cluster ► Ascetic- characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons. Banished- get rid of Clattered- (loud noise made by the train brakes) Veered- change direction Gravel- small, rounded stones often mixed with sand Pruned-cut away from a tree#11THANK YOU