Making teas since he was 18 years old

Sujan Ghale

Sujan Ghale was born and raised in Kanyam. Like many tea makers in Nepal, Sujan too grew up around tea. As a child, he had grown up watching his parents work in the tea gardens. As an adult, Sujan has found an unshakeable passion in tea.

Tea is a deep meditation. In its raw beauty, nature has given me a chance to express myself. I read tea leaves like words in a book and every page makes me feel more alive.

The 28 year old currently residing in Baraha Tea Factory has been making teas since he was 18 years old. He is fascinated with the element of design in the tea making process. He shares that he is curious about the way leaves unfurl and sends a message to its makers.

In an interview we did with Sujan, he emphasized the responsibility tea has towards its farmers. During the pandemic, when tea factories and eventually exports came to a standstill, Sujan saw the struggles of the farmers first hand. It comes as no surprise that he takes his job very seriously.

Despite spending nearly a decade in the industry, he thinks he still has a long way to go when it comes to knowing everything about tea. But Sujan doesn’t seem to be in a rush.