The Story Of India Tea (1917-1918)

The Story of India Tea. “In the heart of Assam the story begins, amidst the thick jungle growth. To clear it is the planter first job.“ Shots of workers clearing jungle, weeds, undergrowth etc. Shots of worker sitting on elephant which lifts up undergrowth with its trunk. Shots of workers clearing the ground for planting. M/Ss of worker testing seeds in tubs of water “Now the planting. A hole is dug and partially filled with pulverised earth. The seed is then put in and covered with more earth.“ Shots of women planting seeds. Shots of the planting area being fenced in. M/S of workers laying ferns over the planting area to protect the seeds from the sun. :a year later the seeds are taken from the nursery and transplanted. Several shots of the workers transplanting in planting area. They use long poles and thump them into the ground to aid their task. M/S of worker using tool to stop the soil from 'caking' around a plant. Shots of workers pruning the bushes when they reach maturity. “Later, heavy