The Australian Tea Market
by Sharyn Johnston The Australian Tea Market is currently at a stage of transition, with younger consumers beginning to appreciate specialty tea options rather than the standard black tea which…
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Everyday Tea Drinking
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Coffee v. Tea: What’s The Carbon Footprint of Your Daily Brew?
Although it’s an important question that we as consumers should be asking, the reality is that the difference between coffee and tea itself is all but negligible. As a general…
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Fresh Take on an Iron Tradition: Colorful Nanbu Tekki from Iwate
For many in Japan, the name Nanbu tekki conjures up images of heavy, black, cast-iron tea kettles. Overseas, though, this name, along with “Nanbu ironware,” has become synonymous with colorful iron teapots,…
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What is “specialty” tea?
by Sharyn Johnston It appears everyone has an opinion regarding what “specialty” means in regards to tea yet when you ask different people around the world there are so many…
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A colourful tea house in Russian Market serves up fusion treats
If the Covid-19 pandemic has you stressed out and exhausted lately and you’re looking for a sweet escape, consider indulging in some traditional Asian desserts with boba balls made from tapioca or…
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Kyoto goes Kawaii: Traditional tea shop puts pop art twist on teapots to cater to young
The Ujitawara-Seichajyo Co. tea shop, founded in 1926, has teamed with popular Kyoto-based brand Sou Sou to produce tea sets that feature pop and modern Japanese designs. The collaboration is…
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Brad Pitt is helping launch a line of organic sparkling cold brew teas
Brad Pitt is known for many things and while his taste in tea might not be one of them, that might be about the change. The award-winning actor helps to found…
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Tea Château debuts tea capsules in Hong Kong
While coffee capsules are common in many offices and residences, our beverage options are expanding. And what better time than after the festive season to give ourselves a fresh start?…
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FinalPress coffee and tea maker hits Kickstarter
Coffee and tea drinkers may be interested in a new brewing system aptly named the FinalPress, offering a plunger style design to brew coffee or tea anywhere. Launched via Kickstarter…
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IN FOCUS: Singapore’s love affair with bubble tea – an obsession that will never die?
When Singapore introduced a “circuit breaker” in April to limit the spread of COVID-19, people had questions about the implications. What would it mean for work and family life? What about school?For some people, one…
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Tea and Jam’s outdoor heated geodesic domes offer socially distant seating during the COVID-19 pandemic
Tea and Jam Cafe, a North Main Street tea room, all-natural restaurant and bakery, is giving Valentine’s Day couples a unique opportunity to dine within one of its three outdoor…
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Tea bombs could be the new hot chocolate bobms for 2021 in Toronto
Hot chocolate bombs rose to popularity in Toronto just in time for the holidays, but there’s a new hot drink trend that’s perfect for making viral videos: tea bombs. Maison de Dessert is one…
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Breakingviews – Tea bubble is set to inflate in China
Get ready for a tea comeback in China. The drink so closely associated with the country’s history has been supplanted of late in the zeitgeist and financial markets as a…
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These Craft Tea Recipes Will Have You Rethinking Your Daily Latte
You don’t even need to be a barista to make these fancy tea drinks. A cup of piping hot Earl Grey does wonders for the soul on a dreary morning…
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DAVIDsTEA Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2020 Financial Results
DAVIDsTEA, a leading tea merchant in North America, announces its third quarter results for the period ended October 31, 2020. DAVIDsTEA also announces the appointment of Sarah Segal as Chief…
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‘Hopetoun House’, new home of iconic Melbourne tea rooms, to open by Easter 2021
It’s a match made, if not in heaven, then certainly in the 19th Century. The 1892 Hopetoun Tea Rooms, a much-loved Melbourne institution, has signed a lease on the 1859 Kozminsky…
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This portable kettle lets you brew and drink a single serving of tea wherever you are
This portable kettle lets you brew and drink a single serving of tea wherever you are The Pocket Tea Set really challenges the notion of the way kettles look and…
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The Tea Academics Soft Opens With Plant-Based Cuisine And Specialty Teas
The new brand is focused on specialty teas, with the first branch located in Central, which features a fine selection tea beverages together with plant-based food offerings available throughout the…
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There’s a new hidden tea salon that just opened in NYC
It is dripping in shabby-chic vintage furniture and chintzy 50s knickknacks. It takes a certain level of adoration for old, forgotten things to start a business overrun with all things…
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Cuzen Matcha Brings the Superior Flavor and Health Benefits of Freshly Ground Matcha to Your Countertop
Designed to recreate the ancient Japanese technique of stone ground matcha, the Cuzen award-winning matcha system has already received rave reviews from leading chefs and hoteliers Cuzen Matcha announced its…
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