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1975: Professional tea tasters
Dream job alert! Do you have what it takes to be a terrific tea taster? Nationwide investigates what makes the perfect brew. BBC Archive: Originally broadcast 3 February 1975.
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The Lab Saigon restores an old French villa in Vietnam into a modern matcha tea bar
Street-style seating, warm bespoke lighting and accents of vibrant green create a haven for matcha lovers in this century-old heritage structure. To a population caught between traditional…
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Japanese designer Shinichiro Ogata’s latest venture is a modern riff on the traditions of his home country
As he launches Saboe, a series of new tearooms and shops across Japan, we delve into Shinichiro Ogata’s creative vision, mirrored throughout the spaces and objects, rituals and moments of his…
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The Heritage & Craft of Mengding Mountain Yellow Tea
Over years of tea-seeking journeys across Sichuan, we have built deep connections with local tea masters. Mengding Mountain is revered as a sacred peak of tea culture, and its yellow tea is…
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Tea is the language through which Taiwan speaks to the world
Upon arriving in Taiwan, from the very first tea tasting, you can feel that everything is subtly different on this tea island compared to the mainland.. They classify their teas and brew them…
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“I am privileged to work on this land”.
A touching story about Portuguese tea. Nina Gruntkowski is the only tea producer at the north of Portugal, mainland, who produces green tea and oolong. She is a tea artisan knowing what she…
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Tea Paradise or 5-Day Immersion in Tea
(about the international tea symposium in the Czech Republic) In a small cozy village in the south of the Czech Republic, where we sipped tea from morning till night, I was soaked in the…
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Stories
Himalayan Treasures: Tea from Nepal
Interview with Nishchal Banskota, the founder of Nepal Tea Collective. Explore Nepal's tea culture, history, production, tours, and community empowerment.
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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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