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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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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Story of cuppa: Guangxi tea connects China and Southeast Asia
Yao Binyi, a fourth-generation Malaysian of Chinese descent, is all about tea now. After stints in the tech and finance sectors, he now co-owns a tea house and recently finished…
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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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Discover National Tea Museum in northern Iran
Established in 1996, the museum offers visitors a captivating journey through the history of tea in the country. Most importantly, it is a tribute to the legacy of Mohammad Mirza…
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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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Restored tea room at London Bridge taken over by Starbucks
One of the railway arches in the recently restored Findlater’s Corner at London Bridge that was once a tea room is to become a branch of a high street coffee…
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Tea culture exhibition: A journey through China’s rich tea heritage
A special exhibition on tea culture opened its doors at the Palace Museum in Beijing recently. The exhibition showcases 555 artifacts and sets, tracing the development and widespread influence of…
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1,400-year-old tea tree thrives in Yunnan
There is a saying that goes “a tree is our most intimate contact with nature.” Meet this 1,400-year-old tea tree, a living wonder of the “Yunnan big leaf” variety! Standing tall…
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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 Sonogi,…
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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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Tang Dynasty tea set: a gilded silver tea sieve
This gilded silver tea sieve used for sifting tea powder during Tang Dynasty (618-907), was among a batch of royal tea ware items unearthed in 1987 at the 1,800-year-old Famen…
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Tang Dynasty tea set: a gilded silver turtle-shaped container
This gilded silver turtle-shaped container from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) was among a batch of royal tea ware items unearthed in 1987 at the ancient Buddhist temple “Famen Temple” in northwest…
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103 historical objects donated to tea museum
“The objects donated to the Tea Museum of Lahijan comprise 103 exquisite porcelain dishes that include teapots, pitchers, glasses, cups, saucers, perfume bottles, bowls, plates and decorative dishes,” Gilan province’s…
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Reviving the art of tea painting
Long before latte art became a trend, there was tea painting. We head to the city of Suzhou in China to find out more about this beautiful art form that…
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Rebirth of a Legend: Reviving an 800-Year-Old Tea Farm
The city of Uji in Kyoto has been famed for tea for more than eight centuries, but much has been lost in the depths of that time. Now a group…
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The Art of Tea: University professor leads tea tasting, explains history and culture
Shu-Chuan Wang-McGrath loves tea. She drinks it every day and travels the world to purchase it. And as a communication studies and languages professor at Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO),…
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Hadong brews Korean tea for the world
Secluded mountain region prepares for world tea exhibition An old folk song from Hadong County in South Gyeongsang Province evinces the importance of tea in Korean culture. It goes like…
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New BBC HQ named The Tea Factory
The BBC has revealed the name of its future home in Birmingham. The broadcast centre in Digbeth is to be known as The Tea Factory, in a nod to its…
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Walking in the footsteps of China’s historic caravans of tea porters
Decades ago, heavy loads of tea were hauled by hand along Sichuan’s rugged trails. “I can still feel the pain,” one 89-year-old former porter says. Writer and National Geographic Society…
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