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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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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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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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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Darjeeling tea production falls below 6 million kgs in 2024, lowest output almost ever in recent history
Production of Darjeeling tea, the world-famous aromatic tea, fell below 6 million kgs in 2024, and it could be the lowest output almost ever in recent history. The production was hit hard…
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“Renegades” Bring Georgian Tea Back to its Former Glory
When asked about his experience establishing and running a tea cultivation business in The Republic of Georgia, Hannes Saarpuu, co-founder of Renegade Tea Estate, says with a smirk, “It has been one…
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From Farm to Cup: How Osulloc’s Jeju Tea Factory is redefining luxury tea in S. Korea
A new chapter in Osulloc’s global expansion from Jeju’s heart On the morning of Sept. 30, at the Hannam Tea Garden in Namwon-eup, Seogwipo City, Jeju, a red-brick building stood…
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Sri Lanka’s tea exports predicted to generate USD 1.5 billion revenue in 2024
The Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka predicts that Sri Lanka’s tea exports are expected to generate a revenue of USD 1.5 billion in the year 2024. Meanwhile, as part…
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Satellites supervise Fujian tea production
As tea is being produced in East China’s Fujian province, two remote sensing satellites in orbit are busy monitoring the planting and maintenance of the crops. The satellites, both launched…
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Rooftop tea gardens attract visitors in E China’s Hangzhou
In Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province, the rooftops of 11 high-rise buildings within a commercial and art complex have been transformed into vibrant tea gardens. These gardens have become…
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A Farmer-Owned Tea Factory In The Himalayas Targets Systems Change
In the Kumaon region of the Indian Himalayas, 4,000-6,000 feet above sea level, 11-year-old U.S.-based Young Mountain Tea is building something entirely new: Kumaon Tea, a farmer-owned tea factory and a partnership between Young…
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A tea picking robot is solving labour shortage crisis in the industry
Valparai, a hill station in Tamil Nadu, is renowned for its production of high-quality teas. Yet, the once bustling valleys filled with labourers, now face a shortage as many labourers…
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Mindsets of tea planters have to change: Erstwhile owner of Makaibari estate
The author sits down with Rajah Banerjee — planter and erstwhile owner of the Makaibari tea estate in Kurseong, to discuss the environment and ecology of the Darjeeling hills, much…
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Identification and profile of phenolamides with anthracnose resistance potential in tea (Camellia sinensis)
Tea anthracnose significantly impacts China’s tea production, with no effective control methods currently available. Research has shifted towards phenolamides, secondary metabolites with potential disease resistance properties. Although these compounds are…
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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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How white tea spurs prosperity in China’s Fuding | Sunny’s Spotlight
Fuding in China’s Fujian is known as a “land of white tea.” Two thirds of the population here is engaged in businesses related to white tea, one of six major…
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Lai Chau’s ancient tea trees a natural treasure
Phong Tho, a border district with China in the northwestern province of Lai Chau, is home to over 8,000 ancient tea trees, the largest number of such trees in the…
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In Paris, The First Tea Culture Launched Through The Parisculteurs Initiative
Producing tea in Paris may seem like a crazy idea. Yet, it is the challenge that Gaëlle Rousseau, founder of the company “Jardins de thé”, is about to undertake. The…
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Co-Creating a Family-Friendly Tea Industry conference
The Centre for Child Rights and Business in Sri Lanka will host its annual “Co-Creating a Family-Friendly Tea Industry” conference on October 17, under the theme ‘Dignity’, in Colombo. Supported…
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Old tea forests in Pu’er win World Heritage Site title
The Cultural Landscape of Old Tea Forests of the Jingmai Mountain in Pu’er gained the World Heritage Site status at the ongoing 45th session of the World Heritage Committee of…
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