The World’s First Automated Tea Brewer Is Here
A brand new way to Brü tea Gone are the days of coffee lovers having all the fun. Switzerland-based start-up Brü is showcasing what the company describes as “the world’s first automated…
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The Caribbean’s Newest Tea House Is in the Rainforest in Antigua
It’s a most unusual — but perhaps eminently appropriate — location for a Caribbean tea house: in the middle of the rainforest. But that’s precisely the delight of the new Antigua…
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Chinese youth break away from traditional tea house culture
According to legend, it’s been almost 5,000 years since tea was first discovered by Chinese Emperor Shen Nong when leaves from a wild tea shrub were blown into his pot…
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The nation’s perfect cup of tea revealed – and the ideal brewing times for different tea bags
A strong ‘builders brew’ is how Brits prefer to have their tea – with just a splash of milk, a hot steeped teabag or leaves and no sugar. A poll…
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DAVIDsTEA Expands into Superfood Tea Powder with New Hot Chocolate Blends
Discover three innovative certified organic and vegan-friendly tea-infused hot chocolate powders, blended with superfoods DAVIDsTEA Inc. (Nasdaq:DTEA), a leading tea merchant in North America, is pleased to announce the launch…
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Darjeeling’s Makaibari Bungalow is your very own tea estate abode in the hills
Even before the Makaibari Bungalow—amã Stays & Trails’s latest offering in Darjeeling—opened in September, it found itself fully booked for the following two months. The overwhelming demand came as a sweet…
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Ceylon Artisanal Tea Farmers
A Whole New Path For Tea in Sri Lanka I am sure many tea lovers out there are not aware that one of the most famous tea producing regions in…
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Vivian Lai Turns Serious F&B Boss With New Tea Shop Teabrary Opening In Six Countries
Teabrary currently boasts outlets in China, Cambodia and of course, Singapore. There’s a new “tea studio” in town called Teabrary which just opened on September 23, and it’s owned by…
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Life at home: What Turks eat for lunch and high tea
… Afternoon tea is a sweet relief The Turks love their tea, morning, noon and night, before and after meals and, well, pretty much all the time. There is, however,…
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The quiet but steady resurgence of Chinese tea culture and appreciation
In a world where food fads and trends swiftly come and go, Chinese tea has been seeing a slow but quiet resurgence as it finds its way into the buzzy halls of restaurants as well as…
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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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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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