BALINESE RAINBOW JASMINE

Colors abound in Bali. The sights and sounds of Bali are like a rainbow, sweeping over the senses from the vibrant batik fabrics and wildflowers to the traditional gamelan music.

The island in Indonesia has been a tourist attraction for generations. Although Balinese people had lived there for aeons, it wasn’t until 1597 that a Dutchman called Cornelis de Houtman is said to have established the first European contact with the island.

Agriculture has been the backbone of the island’s economy for many centuries. Bali is famously green, and if you’ve ever been there, you’ll understand why. Climate conditions are favourable, with plenty of rain, sunlight, and fertile soil. Not only is rice, coffee, and fruit cultivated on the island, but also tea. However, beginning in the 1930s, visitors began flocking to the island of Bali, drawn there by stories of its natural beauty and the testimonies of a group of anthropologists and artists who painted a rosy picture of the island as “a magical land where artists are at peace with themselves and nature.” In what way? Today, Bali’s tourism business is more important than its agricultural past. mainstay of the economy.

There should be a special tea blend named for the island and its residents. A high-end blend of green tea infused with the essence of the flowers that grow wild across Bali, including jasmine, safflower, osmanthus, calendula, and sunflower petals. We took a taste and immediately realised it was good. The cup has an indescribable flavour that combines flowery sweetness with a green undertone. A fantastic tea worthy of the island from which it takes its name.