Tea meditation
In many of the world’s tea-drinking cultures, tea is transformed into a ritual that gives a taste of the sacred to what should be mundane. In the Philippines, Rachel Ngan…
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Angel Chen, Chagee infuse traditional crafts, tea culture in designs
After three years of accumulation, emerging Chinese designer Chen Anqi embarked on a journey to various locales in search of vanishing handicrafts, dedicating herself to integrating traditional crafts and culture…
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Chagee Tea Chain Hires McDonald’s China Ex-CFO Ahead of IPO, Report Says
The former chief financial officer of US fast food giant McDonald’s China arm is now working for Chagee and will help spearhead the rapidly growing Chinese new-style tea chain’s initial…
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Chinese tea chain Naixue makes Malaysia debut with Kuala Lumpur outlet
Malaysia is the latest stop in the premium operator’s Southeast Asia expansion drive which focuses on high footfall shopping centres and travel hubs Chinese premium tea chain Naixue has opened…
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“Renegades” Bring Georgian Tea Back to its Former Glory
When asked about his experience establishing and running a tea cultivation business in The Republic of Georgia, Hannes Saarpuu, co-founder of Renegade Tea Estate, says with a smirk, “It has been one…
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Turkish tea brewing experts train Japanese in traditional methods
In a unique cross-cultural exchange, Turkish tea brewing experts have taught Japanese participants the art of making traditional Turkish tea, showcasing the rich brewing culture and boosting Türkiye’s tea exports. The…
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Brewing connections: Changsha’s tea ambassador in Kenya
Check out the video to see how Song Ai, a tea enthusiast from Changsha, has turned her passion into a mission. An owner of a tea garden in Kenya, Song…
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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 climate…
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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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7 of the best tea rooms in the UK
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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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