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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Darjeeling’s Most Storied Tea Estate Writes a New Chapter
With emerald hills sloping away in gentle curves, their contours softened by rolling mist that floats through the air like a quiet breath, Margaret’s Hope Tea Estate has become synonymous with…
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Why ancient tea ceremony rituals should still be practiced
Tea ceremony rituals, an ancient tradition, extend far beyond the simple pleasure of tea. Hailing from East Asia, these ceremonies serve as a meditative and mindful practice, cultivated over hundreds…
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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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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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