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India can secure the future of its faltering tea industry only by learning from the past
India’s tea narrative is perpetually defined by disaster, with plantations shutting down and producers left with unsellable stocks. It doesn’t have to be so. Ask someone which country has the…
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The Tea-CUP project: Joint initiative to provide climate services to help the tea industry
Tea is a significant global commodity, with an industry worth tens of billions of dollars and growing. However, its production—both in terms of quantity and quality—is highly sensitive to…
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AI-powered smart tea set creates narratives from stories shared by friends
AI can almost be found everywhere these days, but most people will probably be familiar with generative AI like ChatGPT. These are mostly encountered in computers and phones because that’s…
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Prague: The Heart of Tea in Europe
Let's explore the thriving tea scene in Prague, delving into the Prague Tea Fest, Čajomír, the most beloved tea houses, talented potters and local artisans.
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Tea with Red Lahu Tribe: Northern Thailand
Explore the transformative tea tradition of the Red Lahu tribe in Doi Mu Puen. Ahpa Tea weaves community, production, and sustainable tourism for a rich heritage.
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Bangladesh: Exploring Unusual Tea Terrains
Tea holds a special place in the hearts and cups of the people of Bangladesh. Let's embark on a journey through lush tea fields and flourishing tea traditions.
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Modern Tea Spaces: Steeped in Craftsmanship
More and more unique approaches and intriguing elements to independent tea rooms continue to appear in the wide universe of Camellia sinensis – bar counters with built-in chagama (茶釜),…
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Tales from Nagasaki: Unique Vision for the Future of Japanese Tea
Two inspiring tea stories: an interview with Yasuharu Matsumoto, the founder of Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms, Global Japanese Tea Association, and Nagasaki Ikedoki Tea. During our visit to Higashi…
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Siwan Tea Culture “Zarda”: Hidden Gems of the Egyptian Sahara
Discover the remote Siwa Oasis in Egypt through Katrina Wild's immersive journey, unraveling the unique traditions of Zarda tea preparation and Siwan culture.
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Vietnam Tea product on the map
Vietnam has always been one of the major tea producing and exporting country, attracting a lot of importers from all over the world. Vietnamese tea products are diverse in type and quality and…
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Vietnam is considered to be one of the cradles of the world’s tea plants
By 2021, the planted area of the whole country had reached 130,000 hectar and the dried tea output 180,000 tons of which 130,000 tons was exported and the domestic consumption was about 30,000…
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