21st of May marks the International Tea Day to recognise the contribution of tea farming and sustainable practices that help in alleviating poverty. I was pleasantly surprised to learn about a day dedicated to tea. Right from childhood, tea has been an integral part of my life. My love for tea has only increased and my work has made me an intense tea lover, so much so that tea is a non-negotiable part of my life.
Earlier as well, I have written in my blogs about my modest upbringing and childhood struggles. In a remote village of Kalarabanka, we didn’t have the luxury of milk. We used to have black tea. Our staple breakfast was puffed rice soaked in black tea. We would eat the flavourful soaked rice first and then drink the carb rich tea. It used to fill our stomachs and drive away hunger for hours. Occasionally, we had to have the same as dinner because we could not afford grains and vegetables all the time. Tea used to be our go-to drink and meal. Maa would drink atleast 3-4 glasses of black tea and we became a part of her tea company because in poor households meals are prepared once – what one eats or drinks, everyone else has to. You’re never spoilt for choice. We siblings learnt it without anyone teaching it ever.
As I grew up, my tea consumption was steadily increasing. It’s when I learnt about the health benefits of tea. Soon, black tea gave way to milk tea. The stress of setting up two Institutions in Odisha, helping them grow, meeting people across the length and breadth of the globe, interacting and having review meetings with the ever increasing staff members – all of it led to an increase in tea consumption. I would drink 20-25 cups of tea. There was tea for all occasions and there was tea for no occasions. I became an intense tea lover.
But over the last few years, with age and health concerns, I have reduced it to 3-4 cups a day. I try to swap milk tea with black tea or green tea. Till today, I love taking tea with “Mudhi Mixture.” That is my staple breakfast everyday except Tuesdays and Saturdays. I have mental alarms for tea time. In fact, tea is the only habit I have because I have not even tasted betel, alcohol or smoked ever in my life.
The love for tea started as a compulsion to deal with hunger in childhood, became a habit as I grew up and now continues to be the most important energizer of my life. I could say tea is not a part of my life, it is my life.
Sir ,you are a Godly soul.
You are the most amazing person in my life, and I adore and value so much. My life has changed for the better because of you. My all good wish is always for you. May your day spent well from morning tea to dinner ????
Humans are like a tea bag – you can’t tell how strong they are until you put them in hot water.
Thank you sir, shall put effort on my wr skills gradually. Your example means a lot to me.
Sir, Words are not enough to describe your gesture and simplicity even and you the man who is having a purest heart and a Godly soul. ??
A great man is always willing to be little. Having a low opinion of yourself is not modesty.Holding your uniqueness in high regard is always a learning graph for us.It is a necessity and precondition to your happiness and success sir. Proud 9f your humbleness.
You are really very great sir.your life style is very simple.I feel proud to be find you.
Great Sir.
Same here sir. We were 7 children and my father lost his job. Puffed rice and black tea used to be our breakfast and sometimes evening snacks aa well.
Tea for teachers and all. Enjoy the tea and cherish. Contribute to the tea garden worker, tea farmers and milk producers.
Great ,I am a strong tea lover and I always like to explore different taste of tea and it’s making in different parts states of India
“If you are cold, tea will warm you;
if you are too heated, it will cool you;
If you are depressed, it will cheer you;
If you are excited, it will calm you.”
Tea has been an integral part of my life, i can’t live without tea.
My first love is Tea❤️.
I am also a tea addict person and valued your inspirational aspects on tea.
Sir,I am seeing u from the age of 17.u always feel the pain of people and try to remove it.u Always think of people and others betterment.u r down to earth and a very simple humanbeing.u r the real hero and great son of bharat mata.koti koti pranam.
Yes, I have worked in KIIT for more than three years and very closely with Dr Samanta, he is a great soul. Once I met him at Delhi airport, after a long time we departed, but he recognized me at once and asked about me and my family. He is so down to earth and a real soul. God bless him.
“Feel my love for tea and people” can aptly be said about you!
Though I am not a great fan of tea, I can say proudly that I love and admire the tea time. The most relaxing time of the day!
The write up connects many memories of passing days with nearer and dears..
Sir, it shows your simplicity and a person having an open heart and a clear mind. Salute for this simplicity ?
Sir you are a great man
You are great Sir, ?
You are great Sir
Happy International Tea day Sir. ?
You are great sir
Sir,I am seeing u from the age of 17.u always feel the pain of people and try to remove it.u Always think of people and others betterment.u r down to earth and a very simple humanbeing.u r the real hero and great son of bharat mata.koti koti pranam.
“If you are cold, tea will warm you;
if you are too heated, it will cool you;
If you are depressed, it will cheer you;
If you are excited, it will calm you.”
Tea has been an integral part of my life, i can’t live without tea.
My first love is Tea❤️.
Respected Sir
Your Blog have been life-Changing .I have been able to follow your Steps.
Thank you for Providing detailed and Actionable Information!
Regards
Shams Aghaz
Thank you so much sir for sharing your views for tea. How it has been a part of your life and helped you coming out of stress at different phases of life. Your life is inspiring and gives others also a reason to live. Sir, we daily pray for your wellbeing and good health . Sir, Thank you so much for being Godfather of thousands of people and also providing bread and butter to their families. Sir, may you live for thousand of years. Jai Jagannath.
Thank you so much Sir for providing your side of story on Tea on International Tea Day, 21 May 21. Sir, You are Godfather of lakes and people and their families. I am also one of them. Daily me and my family pray for your wellbeing and good health. Thank you once again sir. Jai Jagganath
अच्छा लगता है दिन मे कई बार चाय पीना॥ अदरक के स्वाद का कतरा कतरा जीना| एक बार आपके द्वारा बनी चाय पीने का सौभाग्य मिला | आज भी उस चाय का स्वाद याद है| हजारों बार आप लोगों की मुस्कुराहट का कारण बने है चाहे वो एक छोटे से चाय के कप के जरिए हो | चाय के बारे मे बात हो तो एक छोटी सी शायरी याद आती है :
चस्का ये चाय का मोहब्बत से भी लजीज है,
इश्क़ भी फीका पड़ जाए चाय ऐसी चीज है,
हम चाय पीने वालों के पास
एक चमत्कारी इलाज होता है
मर्ज कैसा भी हो,
दवा का नाम सिर्फ चाय होता है
So nice. Simplicity is the best art of living . Hats off to u sir
Respected Sir, you are the true source of inspiration for all.?
Beautiful pic sir?
A big salute to you Sir for all that you have done in the field of education??
Sir,words are not enough to describe your personality…you are great sir…
You’re more helpful than you realize.
Happy International Tea Day !
Regards
Poonam Sharma
Absolutely amazing sir??
love your simplicity sir.?
Only a man who himself has experienced poverty personally, can have empathy. Sir, You are a great soul. I am so touched by the blog you have shared today about your struggle in your childhood. May be this is the reason that you are helping thousands of poor children, their families and many people around you as you know their pain. Kudos to you. We are there with you in all your endeavour. There is nothing better than a freshly brewed cup of tea to start your day. Happy International Tea Day Sir!!!!
Happy International Tea Day!!!!
It shows the simplicity and down to earth .great sir ?
A Cup of Tea makes everything Better
Sir,
It shows your simplicity and a person having an open heart and a clear mind. Salute for this simplicity ?
Sir,
It shows your simplicity and a person having an open heart and a clear mind. Salute for this simplicity
Happy international tea day sir ?
मानव जीवन के लिए चाय एक लोकप्रिय पेय है और इसका एक विशिष्ट स्थान है। अतिथि-सत्कार से लेकर हर एक आयोजन में इसका उपयोग प्रमुखतः किया जाता है। गरीबी रेखा से नीचे रहने वालों के लिए चाय ही उनका भोजन भी है और पेय भी। चाहे गरीब हो या अमीर सभी के लिए यह लाभकारी होने के साथ-साथ उनकी आवश्यकता है। आप जैसे समाजसेवी, उदार एवं महान व्यक्ति के लिए, जिनका बाल्यकाल अभाव में बीता, चाय एक वरदान से कम नहीं। जीवन को एक संघर्ष बनाकर आपने समाज के लिए जो कुछ किया, वह अद्वितीय है। अन्तर्राष्ट्रीय चाय दिवस पर चाय उत्पादन को बढ़ावा दने के लिए हम सबको आगे आना चाहिए ताकि इसकी आपूर्ति में बाधा न आ सके।
Absolutely amazing .You are great sir ?
Happy International tea day
Really tea has the energetic power to work continuously . But it has a special effect for the people like you sir. Great
Great
Happy international tea day
Great sir?
“There is nothing better than a freshly brewed cup of tea to start your morning.”
Great work as always sir?….Happy International Tea Day?!!?
सर भगवान आपको सलामत रखे ओर ऐसे ही नैक काम करने की हीदायत फरमाये ओर आप ऐसे ही निरन्तर तरक्की करते रहे ये ही ईश्वर से दुवा करते हैं
Happy International tea day
Happy international tea dey
Really Great Sir. The International Tea Day is the day for all the ‘chai’ lovers with ‘TEA’ positive blood.
Tea time is the time to slow down, pull back, relax and
appreciate and enjoy our surroundings.
Wishing you a very happy International Tea Lovers Day!
Thank you sir…. there is lot to learn from your life
Be proud of you fact that you have the power to rise above any situation and deliver the best results no matter the circumstances great work as always
Thank you so much Sir for providing your side of story on Tea on International Tea Day, 21 May 21. Sir, You are Godfather of lakhs of people and their families. I am also one of them. Daily me and my family pray for your wellbeing and good health. Thank you once again sir. Jai Jagganath
Thank you so much Sir for providing your side of story on Tea on International Tea Day, 21 May 21. Sir, You are Godfather of lakhs of people and their families. I am also one of them. Daily me and my family pray for your wellbeing and good health. Thank you once again sir. Jai Jagganath
Only a man who himself has experienced poverty personally, can have empathy. Sir, You are a great soul. I am so touched by the blog you have shared today about your struggle in your childhood. May be this is the reason that you are helping thousands of poor children, their families and many people around you as you know their pain. Kudos to you. We are there with you in all your endeavour. There is nothing better than a freshly brewed cup of tea to start your day. Happy International Tea Day Sir!!!!
Sir, you are a great soul . It shows your simplicity and a person having an open heart and a clear mind . There is lot to learn from your life .
Happy International Tea Day .
Great blog Sir. Its my dream to share a cup of tea with you once and have ” Chai pe charcha” . You are an idol to me and I wish this dream of mine comes true one day.
You are really great sir ..
Happy International Tea Day
When you are feeling tired and blue. A cup of tea is all you need.
I am so glad that there is a day dedicated on something which I truly love and that is Tea. Happy International Tea Day Sir.
Tea has the ability to fix anything for a person as it can appease his soul, even bring calmness to the heart in this pandemic. Tea has become such an integral part of everyone’s life. Happy International tea day.
Sir your life story is so touching. I don’t think there is any other person like you in this world. You are the most humble & simple man anyone can ever met. I wish to have Tea with you in the near future.
There is something in the nature of Tea that leads us into a world of quiet contemplation of life.
सर, आप गरीबों व जरूरतबन्द के लिए भगवान है! आप के कारण ही गरीब बच्चों ने भी शिक्षा व खेल के क्षेत्र में भारत का नाम रोशन किया है!
आप जैसे महान व्यक्ति दुनिया में बहुत मुश्किल से मिलते हैं! आप के कारण ही गरीब लोगों को भी सम्मान से जीवन जीने का अवसर मिला!
मैं हृदय से आपका सम्मान करता हूँ तथा भगवान से प्रार्थना करता हूँ कि आप को लम्बी उम्र प्रदान करे!
Life is like a cup of tea. It’s all in how you make it. Happy International Tea Day.
The International Tea Day is the day for all the ‘chai’ lovers. I was so happy to read Samanta Sir, that you are also a Tea lover.
Achyuta सर की वजह से ही गरीब बच्चों ने भी शिक्षा व खेल के क्षेत्र में भारत का नाम रोशन किया!
ऐसे महान व्यतित्व दुनिया में बहुत मुश्किल से मिलते! सर के कारण ही गरीब लोगों को भी सम्मान से जीवन जीने का अवसर मिला!
मै दिल से सर का सम्मान करता हूँ तथा भगवान से प्रार्थना करता हूँ सर को लम्बी उम्र दे! ??
As Charles Dickens said “My dear, if you could give me a cup of tea to clear my muddle of a head I should better understand your affairs.” Just like Charles Dickens tea helps in clearing everyone’s head for some time.
This International Tea Day creates awareness about the problems faced by all the tea traders and takes steps to help in solving them.
A cup of tea is a cup of peace. Happy International Tea Day.
Tea is a drink that is very normal and very mundane but has the power to calm your soul and put your mind at ease. Wish you a very happy International Tea Day.
Tea is a beverage which not only quenches thirst but dissipates sorrow. Happy International Tea Day.
In today’s fast paced lives, tea plays such an important role as it slows you down, pulls you back, makes you relax and makes you appreciate and enjoy your surroundings.
Tea is so diversified that If you are cold, tea will warm you. If you are feeling too hot, it will cool you. if you are depressed, it will cheer you. If you are excited, it will calm you.
The proper and wise balancing of one’s whole life may depend upon the feasibility of a cup of tea at an unusual hour.
सर, आप गरीबों व जरूरतबन्द के लिए भगवान है! आप के कारण ही गरीब बच्चों ने भी शिक्षा व खेल के क्षेत्र में भारत का नाम रोशन किया है!
आप जैसे महान व्यक्ति दुनिया में बहुत मुश्किल से मिलते हैं! आप के कारण ही गरीब लोगों को भी सम्मान से जीवन जीने का अवसर मिला!
मैं हृदय से आपका सम्मान करता हूँ तथा भगवान से प्रार्थना करता हूँ कि आप को लम्बी उम्र प्रदान करे!
There is nothing better than a freshly brewed cup of tea to start your morning. Happy International tea day.
Sir, I am amazed at seeing your picture in the blog that you are preparing tea yourself. I could not have ever imagined that you were making tea at your home. Sir your simplicity amazes everyone.
With numerous health benefits, tea brings peace & quiet after a tiring day. Happy International tea day Sir.
चलो इक नई #शुरुआत करें..!!!
रूठना मनाना छोड़ ,#चाय पर बात करें..!!!
The uniqueness of Tea lies in its place both amongst the poor and rich. Dr Samant’s life and time and his blog connecting tea to his need and affluence is the greatest testimony to this unique feature of tea. The blog on tea by Dr Samant can come only from a man who is routed to the realities of life and not only proud but passionate about them.
Sir, I am amazed at seeing your picture in the blog that you are preparing tea yourself. I could not kohave ever imagined that you were making tea at your home. Sir your simplicity amazes everyone.
Happy International Tea day sir n feeling so sweet to see you making a tea ?
Very humble and genuine person with big heart. Salute to u sir…. ?
you are all time great sir??
Very nice sir???… We should learn this humbleness from you sir…
Love & Respect Sir ?
loved picture of our respected Sir.??
One of the most simple and loved picture of our respected Samanta Sir. ❤?
“Where there’s tea there’s hope.”
“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.”
“There is something in the nature of tea that leads us into a world of quiet contemplation of life.”
“Tea is one of the main stays of civilization in this country.”
“The effect of tea is cooling and as a beverage it is most suitable. It is especially fitting for persons of self-restraint and inner worth.”
“Tea tempers the spirit, harmonizes the mind, dispels lassitude and relieves fatigue, awakens the thought and prevents drowsiness.”
“Life is like a cup of tea. It’s all in how you make it.”
“A cup of tea is an excuse to share great thoughts with great minds.”
“When I drink tea I am conscious of peace. The cool breath of heaven rises in my sleeves, and blows my cares away.”
,
as the women harvest the slopes
for the sweetest leaves, on Mount Wu-Yi,
and I am your lover, smitten, straining your tea.
– Tea”
“While there is tea, there is hope.”
“I must drink lots of tea or I cannot work. Tea unleashes the potential which slumbers in the depth of my soul.”
“Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it as the axis on which the world revolves”
“If a man has no tea in him, he is incapable of understanding truth and beauty. “
“Afternoon tea should be provided, fresh supplies, with thin bread-and-butter, fancy pastries, cakes, etc., being brought in as other guests arrive.”
“Thank God for tea! What would the world do without tea! How did it exist? I am glad I was not born before tea.”
“Making tea is a ritual that stops the world from falling in on you.”
“You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy tea and that’s kind of the same thing.”
“Tea is the elixir of life.”
“A cup of tea would restore my normality.”
“When tea becomes ritual, it takes its place at the heart of our ability to see greatness in small things. Where is beauty to be found? In great things that, like everything else, are doomed to die, or in small things that aspire to nothing, yet know how to set a jewel of infinity in a single moment?”
“There are those who love to get dirty and fix things. They drink coffee at dawn, beer after work. And those who stay clean, just appreciate things. At breakfast they have milk and juice at night. There are those who do both, they drink tea.”
“Sometimes all you need is a good cup of Tea”
“No matter where you are in the world, you are at home when tea is served.”
“There is something in the nature of tea that leads us into a world of quiet contemplation of life.”
“When tea becomes ritual, it takes its place at the heart of our ability to see greatness in small things. Where is beauty to be found? In great things that, like everything else, are doomed to die, or in small things that aspire to nothing, yet know how to set a jewel of infinity in a single moment.”
“I like pouring your tea, lifting
the heavy pot, and tipping it up,
so the fragrant liquid streams in your china cup.
I like to think of your cupped hands as you sip,
as you sip, of the faint half-smile of your lips.
Jasmine, Gunpowder, Assam, Earl Grey, Ceylon,
I love tea’s names. Which tea would you like? I say
but it’s any tea for you, please, any time of day
,
as the women harvest the slopes
for the sweetest leaves, on Mount Wu-Yi,
and I am your lover, smitten, straining your tea.
– Tea”
Sir, You are a blessing to the Society!!! May God bless you with both his hands ?? and give good health. It’s a nice that you are giving tea to guards and all the guests by yourself which again shows your humbleness and ground to earth nature. Tea ☕️ is truly a wonderful drink… so let’s enjoy it forever ?
Tea is indeed an integral part of our everyday lives. As a stress buster and as an essential morning drink, tea dons many hats in the lives of thousands across the globe.
Sir, it is heartwarming to read your personal connect with tea over the years.
Pranam Sir
It is nice to read your personal connect with tea over the years.
“Tea is life”
Wonderful blog penned by You Sir.
You have very nicely described how tea played an important role in Your life since Your childhood todate.
My submission follows:
For a wonderful morning have a wonderful cup of tea.
A perfect start for our day we must have a hot and fresh cup of tea.
We always give lot of importance to tea and in fact we also prefer it first to serve our guests.
A cup of tea is all what we need to refresh our mood, get ride off tensions and tiredness. We give lot of importance to tea in our daily life in fact almost 80% people of the world drinks tea.
Whenever we work we take break from time to time to have tea for relaxation.
Tea is an aromatic beverage.
Most of us are addicted to this drinks.
We have it to relax, refresh, relieve, and activate our body.
Each of us has our own purpose of having it..
Thanks
&
Regards,
Bijoy Kumar Mishra.
Tea is life indeed for all of us who relished Tea for dealing with the hunger pangs ..
Such and excellent article by such a great gentleman