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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

November 21, 2024

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 climate…

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AI-powered smart tea set creates narratives from stories shared by friends

November 18, 2024

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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7 of the best tea rooms in the UK

November 14, 2024

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). By the time the seventh Duchess of Bedford, a close friend of Queen Victoria, popularised afternoon tea in the 1840s, tea-taking was already…

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Focus turns to high-quality tea products

November 11, 2024

Domestic companies are being encouraged to produce high-quality tea products, such as speciality teas, to serve local consumption and export demand. Between 2018 and 2023, Vietnam exported between 125,000 and…

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Mumbai gets its first Matcha Bar

November 7, 2024

Tokyo Matcha Bar in Bandra to bring a taste of Japan to the Maximum City Matcha Bars have caught the fancy of the internet for a long time now. For…

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Starbucks Japan Debuts Earl Grey Flower Tea Latte in Exclusive Limited Chilled Cup Series

November 4, 2024

Starbucks Japan has launched its first floral-inspired drink in the chilled cup series: the Earl Grey Flower Tea Latte. This limited-edition tea latte, available at select Seven & i Group…

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Matcha Dreams and Dorm Schemes: A first-year brewing success

October 31, 2024

First-year student Aaron Combs ’28 founded a Japanese-inspired matcha business in the most unlikely of locations — his Old Campus dorm room. For most students, a craving for matcha means…

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Books about Japanese tea culture that you should read

October 28, 2024

The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See features Li-yan, an Akha ethnic minority girl in Yunnan, China. It deeply explores the cultural significance of tea cultivation to the Akha. The story…

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From Farm to Cup: How Osulloc’s Jeju Tea Factory is redefining luxury tea in S. Korea

October 24, 2024

A new chapter in Osulloc’s global expansion from Jeju’s heart On the morning of Sept. 30, at the Hannam Tea Garden in Namwon-eup, Seogwipo City, Jeju, a red-brick building stood…

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Cold-brew tea producer wants Gen Z to try non-alcoholic beverage

October 24, 2024

It looks like a beer, pours like a beer and even has the frothy, foamy head of a beer. But this non-alcoholic canned drink has more in common with an…

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Scientists discover a fresh twist on kombucha by fermenting fruit juice

October 21, 2024

Kombucha, the fizzy and tangy drink made by fermenting tea, has become a popular choice for those seeking a refreshing and health-boosting beverage. But now, researchers are exploring new possibilities…

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After 5 years in tech, I wanted something new…

October 17, 2024

An internship on a tea farm in Japan was the wake-up call I needed. Cherie Luo worked at a matcha farm as part of a requirement during her time at…

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Saicho launches one of the world’s rarest teas in Harrods

October 14, 2024

Innovators of non-alcoholic wine alternatives, luxurious sparkling tea brand Saicho, is launching a new addition to its Rare Tea Collection, with only 1,288 bottles available worldwide. “Sixty Stone Mountain” is…

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Luxmi Tea opens its first holistic bungalow luxury lifestyle store Makaibari Bungalow at Taj Bengal

October 14, 2024

From exquisite teas to one-of-a-kind carpets, Luxmi Tea luxury lifestyle store at Taj Bengal in Kolkata offers a unique experience to visitors Inside Taj Bengal, Kolkata, a bungalow thrives –…

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Communication from TMC Headquarters

October 11, 2024

Due to the ongoing pause in holding the Tea Masters Cup International completions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to test the new rules for all categories of…

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Frequent fizzy or fruit drinks and high coffee consumption linked to higher stroke risk

October 7, 2024

Frequent fizzy drinks doubles the risk of stroke More than 4 cups of coffee a day increases chances of a stroke by a third Drinking water and tea may reduce…

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The Story of Iranian Tea

September 2, 2024

Iranian tea may not be familiar to many tea enthusiasts, often surprising people when they learn about it. Even more surprising is the revelation that Iran has been trading tea…

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Instant gratification

August 26, 2024

Lúave’s Vietnamese boba milk tea to launch in Singapore with healthier ready-to-drink options. Vietnamese brand Lúave is aiming to launch its instant boba milk tea across Asia, starting with low…

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The Philosophy of Korean Tea

August 22, 2024

Darye–”etiquette for tea” or “tea rite”– has been an integral part of Korean history and culture for over a thousand years. Donghyun Kim, a Korean heritage curator, discusses the history of…

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India can secure the future of its faltering tea industry only by learning from the past

The Tea-CUP project: Joint initiative to provide climate services to help the tea industry

AI-powered smart tea set creates narratives from stories shared by friends

7 of the best tea rooms in the UK

Focus turns to high-quality tea products

Mumbai gets its first Matcha Bar

Starbucks Japan Debuts Earl Grey Flower Tea Latte in Exclusive Limited Chilled Cup Series

Matcha Dreams and Dorm Schemes: A first-year brewing success

Books about Japanese tea culture that you should read

From Farm to Cup: How Osulloc’s Jeju Tea Factory is redefining luxury tea in S. Korea

Cold-brew tea producer wants Gen Z to try non-alcoholic beverage

Scientists discover a fresh twist on kombucha by fermenting fruit juice

After 5 years in tech, I wanted something new…

Saicho launches one of the world’s rarest teas in Harrods

Luxmi Tea opens its first holistic bungalow luxury lifestyle store Makaibari Bungalow at Taj Bengal

Communication from TMC Headquarters

Frequent fizzy or fruit drinks and high coffee consumption linked to higher stroke risk

The Story of Iranian Tea

Instant gratification

The Philosophy of Korean Tea

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