Rajesh Singpho and his family live in Enthem village, close to the India/Burma border. Tea has been a part of the culture of the Singpho tribe for centuries. Gathered from tea trees growing in the nearby jungle, the leaves were heated briefly in a metal pan and then sun-dried. The tea was then packed into lengths of green bamboo which were placed directly in a wood fire for a prescribed period of time. The containers of densely-packed compressed tea were stored in a warm, dry location. Using a sharp knife, thin slices of the tea were cut and then steeped in hot water, producing a flavourful golden-coloured tea.
