A Way To The Old Trees and Red Tea in Yunnan Province
The second part of this year’s journey took us to Yunnan—specifically to Fengqing County, the heart of Yunnan black (or as Chinese call it “red”) tea production. It is home…
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The first batch of matcha tea from a local pilot plantation has been produced in Georgia
The first batch of Georgian matcha has been produced from the May harvest of tea leaves collected at the pilot plantation of the Anaseuli Experimental Tea Factory (Western Georgia).Experts note…
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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 routine and ritual…
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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…
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Tea Time! Prada Home Launches a Limited Collection for Milan Design Week
The brand invited artist Theaster Gates to develop “Chawan Cabinet,” an exhibit where West Side Chicago meets traditional Japanese tea culture Of the bywords used to describe Milan Design Week, “ritual”…
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China Factor Chinese chains have entered Korea before. But not with this impact
From milk tea to hot pot, Chinese chains find scale, profit in Korea How Koreans feel about China is one thing. How they eat and drink is another. Chinese brands…
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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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Wishing a wonderful iTEAday!
Wishing a wonderful iTEAday to the true masters of the leaf. Your dedication turns every cup into a masterpiece!
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‘I’m a professional tea taster and this is the best way to enjoy a cuppa’
Maisha Rahman, the first female tea auctioneer in Bangladesh, shared her perfect tea-making method, and unsurprisingly, there was no mention of the humble teabag A professional tea taster has revealed…
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The Cold-Brewed Tea Latte Hack That’s Taking Over TikTok
It’s delicious and packs a hydrating, antioxidant punch—according to nutritionists Y’all know me. Whenever a food trend starts going viral on TikTok, I jump in and test it so you…
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Modern Tea Brewing, Traditional Taste
Ujien preserves tradition and brings it into the modern day, allowing everyone to enjoy authentic Japanese tea. “I think the four seasons in Japan are the biggest attraction of the…
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La Marzocco launches Modbar Tea at HostMilano and OUT OF THE BOX: a new era for precision tea brewing
With the ability to set initial fill volume, dwell time, and total beverage weight over two pulses, Modbar Tea extracts tea in half the time of traditional steeping methods while…
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Brew awakening: how Hong Kong Tea Production Institute are bringing back local tea
In the gardens of Tai Mo Shan, three young artisans are crafting a new chapter for premium tea in Hong Kong On a clear summer’s morning in Hong Kong, we…
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The UBC Tea Club is back in brewing business
Warm overhead lights and soft jazz music transform the Michael Kingsmill Forum into a site of anticipation. The table at the centre of the room is set with every possible…
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Brewing Innovation: Mitsui Norin’s Global Tea Evolution
Mitsunori Saeki, CEO of Mitsui Norin Co., Ltd., shares how the 115-year-old tea specialist is blending tradition with innovation—from functional polyphenol-rich drinks to upcycling initiatives—while eyeing global expansion and a…
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When Wine Meets Tea: How Chinese Wine Producers Are Brewing a New Trend
In China, the world’s most ancient beverage is finding new life in an unexpected place — the wine glass. The country’s tea culture has seen a modern revival in recent…
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Brewing change: How coffee is challenging Iran’s centuries-old tea tradition
Once a nation of tea lovers, Iran is witnessing a quiet revolution as coffee culture seeps into daily life, reshaping habits, businesses, and even social spaces from Tehran to the…
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Over 1,000 tea artisans perform brewing ritual in Lam Dong
A total of 1,111 women performed a ceremonial tea-brewing display on December 5 as part of the 2025 World Tea Fest in Lam Dong Province. The opening night took place…
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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…
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Paris Insider: Four Fantastic Tea Shops
Although Paris is known for its cafés serving coffee, it also has a rich and diverse tea culture. Tea was introduced to France in the 17th century, which was given to Cardinal Mazarin to cure…
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