Second stint in Calcutta
My second stint in Calcutta was more enjoyable. For one, I was now a confirmed executive at J. Thomas and through this prism Calcutta looked
June 29, 2020
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My second stint in Calcutta was more enjoyable. For one, I was now a confirmed executive at J. Thomas and through this prism Calcutta looked
When the building was over in April 1966 Satyanath used his clout to have the Governor Bhagwan Sahay declare Open the new Nilhat House at
Plantation House, Mincing Lane, London! On my first Monday in London I left a little early from Fitzroy Square and walked to the Warren Street
Plans for a new office! A consequence of the embarrassment caused by the road block on Thopumpady Bridge was that J Thomas & Co immediately
The South Indian Tea production was largely in the hands of British players like James Finlay, Harrisons & Crosfield, English & Scottish, Pierce Leslie, Bombay
Since some of my readers have not been to Cochin I thought I’d include a bit about the place. Cochin (and that includes Cranganore north
Three months went quickly. Tea Tasting, Auctions, and Office routines were still interesting. Sale days were tough on the youngsters. After sitting in the Auction
The purpose of my brief comments on Tea and the business of Tea Broking was to put in context the human story set against that
Tea Broking is a vast subject but you are going to get the short version! Tea Auctions provide a barometer of price based on supply and demand.
At the time I joined J. Thomas, companies scouted for candidates with good family connections and upbringing to hire as Tea Tasters. The old boy