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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The Japanese Man Who Helped Make Matcha Become A Viral Sensation Worldwide
Tadayuki Sudo studied sociology in the US and set up companies dealing with advertising and branding. But it was a warm cup of matcha his mum lovingly brewed for him…
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Step aside, coffee: Tea is Korea’s hip new subculture
“This tea is made with young mugwort leaves. The scent is strong but it tastes as smooth as vanilla and as sweet as white chocolate. The matching tea food is…
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Brewing tea removes lead from water
That comforting hot cup of tea—or refreshing glass of iced tea on a hot summer day—could help reduce the amount of toxic metals in drinking water, according to a new paper published…
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Darjeeling paradox
Darjeeling Tea – once the uncontested jewel in India’s tea crown – has seen its global dominance erode steadily. Despite receiving Geographical Indication (GI) status from the European Union in…
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The Best Design of the Year, From a Brass Tea Set to Modular Kitchen Cabinetry
These standout offerings by names like Konekt and Tai Ping give your everyday spaces character. Between seasonal launches and design fair releases, thousands of new furniture and décor pieces debut…
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Tea for Better Lives – Happy International Tea Day 2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has the pleasure to inform Members that the celebration of the International Tea Day 2025 will be held on Wednesday,…
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Reading the tea leaves: brands weigh up matcha’s prospects
Demand for matcha is simmering away, fuelled by health-conscious younger consumers, but it’s not clear how big the market might become. The headlines on the popularity of matcha have come…
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Attention all tea companies!
If you have a project that can contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and is based on innovation for positive changes in the value chain, generating more…
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Robotic revolution is brewing in China’s traditional tea gardens
In a lush tea garden in the southern Chinese city of Huizhou, Guangdong province, a humanoid robot named Xunxiao delicately plucks tender tea leaves alongside workers. With a bamboo basket…
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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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Brewing Change: How Suki Tea Is Tackling The Tea Industry’s Hidden Environmental Costs
In an era of heightened awareness around plastic waste, carbon footprints, and ethical supply chains, the food and beverage industry faces growing pressure to align everyday consumer goods with sustainable…
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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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Sinopec sets up integrated solar energy, tea garden project
China Petroleum and Chemical Corp has completed the first integrated solar energy and tea garden project in China’s Anhui province as it steps up rural revitalization and green energy development…
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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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EU’s new pesticide limits threaten Assam tea exports to Europe & UK
Industry leaders have raised concerns with the EU ambassador, warning of a potential market loss in Germany and the UKThe move by the European Union (EU) to lower the MRL…
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Worc designs glowing polycarbonate interior for Mexico City boba tea shop
Mexican studio Worc used polycarbonate walls and ever-changing lighting to create an immersive sensory experience for a Yoozoo boba tea shop. Located in Mexico City, the Yoozoo shop uses translucent polycarbonate walls as a light…
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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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