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Dear 'teofili', among the many topics we would like to propose to you, we thought of telling you something that still seems to hide undisclosed meanings: the logo associated with Darjeeling tea. As you can see in the image, we are facing a truly significant symbol.
The many researches we have carried out have not led us to discover where the choice to use this brand really comes from, but it is certain that its beauty and depth are priceless. First of all, let's focus on the use of the female figure. It is fundamental because it is linked to the importance of women in the phases of tea leaf picking. In fact, from the early stages involving the collection of green leaves, the work is mostly entrusted to women: this is because, in addition to having greater manual dexterity, they possess a high sensitivity that allows them to choose the best leaves. Traditionally, women play a fundamental role within the tea supply chain, and thanks to their presence, the most suitable leaves are selected before moving on to the next stages to make the excellent tea that we know. Such a precious tea that in order to receive the prestigious denomination of Darjeeling undergoes a series of tests on quality and taste, and once its uniqueness is confirmed, the tea is identified with the Darjeeling brand.
Regarding the few information found, we know that the green Darjeeling logo was launched in 1983 and is owned by the Tea Board of India, and with it, the purity (100%) of Darjeeling is confirmed. Furthermore, the selected tea, to receive the brand, must be grown and processed in one of the 86 gardens (Tea Estates) approved by the Tea Board. Obviously, the variety varies from garden to garden, and each Tea Estate is recognizable in the aroma and taste it gives, but it remains classified among high-quality Darjeeling teas.
Returning to the image, we discover that the other characteristic is given by the position of the woman's hand. In addition to holding a tea leaf between her fingers, it is important to note that the position assumed is one of the most used mudras in pranayama, the Jnana mudra. It is said that regularly practicing this mudra helps stimulate memory, concentration, and the learning process; yogis claim that, thanks to prolonged practice, it is possible to benefit from the effects of this position due to increased blood flow as well as better brain circulation. The thumb and index finger are joined: the nail of the index finger will be halfway up the thumb, forming a circle, a symbol of unity; the other fingers are instead joined and stretched, the palm is facing upwards. Here, the thumb representing the deep self, joins the index finger, which is our ego, so the latter disappears by merging into the self. The being is thus realized. In yoga, the exact position is one in which the back of the hands is resting on the top of the knees with surrender, forming a triangle with the arms, with the head as the vertex. If the spine is erect, that tension upwards will be achieved, emphasized by closed eyes and intense concentration.
