A place of tea, art and architecture
‘A Place of Stories: Designing Tea Stall’ brings art and architecture together by reimagining the cultural emblem of tea stalls Alliance Française de Dhaka is one of those locations where…
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Craftsman innovates art of steamed green tea
Yang Shengwei, a master tea craftsman and key inheritor of the national intangible cultural heritage of Enshi Yulu tea-making, has dedicated over 60 years to preserving and modernizing this traditional…
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There’s a Matcha Tea Shortage Brewing — Again
The global love affair with matcha is driving up demand and prices as Japan struggles to produce enough of the green tea powder. Everyone, it seems, is after a cup…
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Sipping success: Meet Yun’an Wang, bubble tea mogul who is China’s latest billionaire
From a small shop in his hometown to a massive network of nearly 10,000 outlets, Yun’an Wang’s journey to success resembles a classic rags-to-riches story. He became a billionaire after…
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Elroy Salam pays homage to Ataya, a centuries-old ritual of tea brewing
The Ghanaian photographer presents the tradition as a powerful cultural experience that fosters community and friendship. Ataya is a traditional West African tea ceremony rooted in friendship and community. The…
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Tea-volution: The history of Chinese tea in Malaysia and how we drink it
At the quirky little Tanah dan Air Tea Bar in Petaling Jaya, tea artist Law Siow Fei is hard at work. Hunched over a long table, she gently pours tea…
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Japanese tea, ikebana master committed to teaching Japanese culture
Maria Mariko Dedousi, a Japanese tea ceremony and flower arrangement master who appreciates and finds profound meanings in Japanese culture. After working as an archaeological researcher in Japan, she moved…
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‘The Spectacle of Tea’ exhibition opens at Zhejiang Provincial Museum
The Palace Museum’s “Tea World” cultural relics exhibition, titled The Spectacle of Tea,is now on display in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. Hosted at the Zhejiang Provincial Museum, the exhibition offers a captivating…
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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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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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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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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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Saicho launches one of the world’s rarest teas in Harrods
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
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
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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The Story of Iranian Tea
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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The Philosophy of Korean Tea
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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Special exhibition of tea culture opens at Hebei Museum
Tea, originating from China and celebrated worldwide, carries a rich history and profound cultural significance. On July 26th, an exhibition featuring exquisite tea culture artifacts officially opened at the Hebei…
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