Robert Bruce (tea planter)
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Robert Bruce was a Scottish
gentleman who introduced the tea plantations in Assam
in the early 19th century.
He is buried in the cemetery in Tezpur
town.
. He could have obtained samples of the tea from just about any tribal contact, but he wanted a friendship so he could have long-term access to the tea. In 1823, he met with the chief of the Singhpo, Bessa Gaum. He was allowed to take away from the meeting plants and seeds of the plant. He died soon after in 1824, but opened
Assam's doors to a great industry.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
gentleman who introduced the tea plantations in Assam
Assam
Assam , also, rarely, Assam Valley and formerly the Assam Province , is a northeastern state of India and is one of the most culturally and geographically distinct regions of the country...
in the early 19th century.
He is buried in the cemetery in Tezpur
Tezpur
Tezpur is a city and the administrative headquarters and municipal board of Sonitpur district in the state of Assam in northeastern India. Tezpur is an ancient city on the banks of the river Brahmaputra and is the largest of the north bank towns with a population exceeding 100,000...
town.
Assam
Bruce learned from Maniram Datta Barua, a native nobleman, that Singhpo grew tea that was unknown to the rest of the world. Singhpo was a principal tribe in the Assam. Bruce realized that if the tea was good, Assam could rival ChinaChinese tea
The practice of drinking tea has had a long history in China, having originated there. The Chinese drink tea during many parts of the day such as during meals for good health or for simple pleasure.-History:...
. He could have obtained samples of the tea from just about any tribal contact, but he wanted a friendship so he could have long-term access to the tea. In 1823, he met with the chief of the Singhpo, Bessa Gaum. He was allowed to take away from the meeting plants and seeds of the plant. He died soon after in 1824, but opened
Assam's doors to a great industry.
See also
- Assam TeaAssam teaAssam is a black tea named after the region of its production, Assam, in India. Assam tea is manufactured specifically from the plant Camellia sinensis var. assamica . This tea, most of which is grown at or near sea level, is known for its body, briskness, malty flavor, and strong, bright color...