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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New Silk Road: Have a cup of Tashkent tea
CGTN is launching a “Cup of Tea” challenge to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative. CGTN reporter Ning Hong visited Kazakhstan’s Almaty and learned to…
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Assam Entrepreneur Alpana Saikia Set to Introduce First Ever Tea Wine
Alpana is the first person who will be producing wine from tea in Assam, after multiple processes, experimentation and positive feedback. With the curiosity to create something new that can…
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Chinese Entrepreneur Becomes Billionaire By Selling Cheap Milk Tea
Wang Xiaokun, the founder and chairman of Cha Panda, has joined the world’s billionaire ranks after a recent funding round valued his Chinese tea chain at $2.1 billion. Wang, 40,…
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6 tea rooms for a peaceful retreat around Bangkok
Bangkok may be rich with tea specialty cafes, serving refreshing, calm concoctions, but when it comes to places where you can seek retreat from the city’s hustle and bustle, these spots are…
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Brewing up an event steeped in culture
Tea ceremony in Jingshan village, Zhejiang province’s Hangzhou city, celebrates the drink and its fascinating history, Cheng Yuezhu reports. Nestled in the foothills of Jingshan village, Zhejiang province’s Hangzhou city,…
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Green Tea Season in Moc Chau (Vietnam)
In the summer months, visitors to Moc Chau can admire farmers’ and farm workers’ bustling tea harvest scene. Moc Chau Plateau is a district in Son La province with an average altitude of 1050m;…
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Wuyishan National Park forges ahead with sustainable tea
In recent years, the Wuyishan National Park, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and prestigious tea industry, has taken significant steps to safeguard its traditional tea heritage and industry, while embracing…
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Chinese market can help Darjeeling tea regain its premium touch: ITEA chairman
In the domestic market, the aromatic tea is facing competitions from the varieties grown in Nepal. Darjeeling tea, famous for its unique taste and aroma but facing low international demand…
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3 reasons why all Starbucks fans should visit a Starbucks Tea & Cafe in Japan
Only 10 of these special branches exist nationwide, and they each have a vibe that’s like stepping into a traditional chashitsu tea room. Our reporter K. Masami is mad about Starbucks. She’s…
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Sumptuous pairing of tea, food and pottery
I’ve had tea to go with sweet snacks and sandwiches. But paired with a whole meal? I don’t think I’ve ever had that luxury—until I got an invitation from my…
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Brew Bomb Adds to Cold Drink Explosion with New Dispenser and BIB Adapter
Cold brew coffee equipment company Brew Bomb is hoping to ignite the cold espresso-based drink category with what it calls Espresso Replacement Concentrate (ERC). Brewed through Brew Bomb’s existing ACE Brewer systems, the…
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The Eco-Conscious Entrepreneurs Brewing Up a Storm
Bird & Blend Tea Co., led by eco-conscious entrepreneurs Krisi Smith and Mike Turner, is redefining the world of tea with their innovative blends and sustainable ethos, spreading happiness one…
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Chinese tea event proves platform for dialogue
More than 80 representatives from Chinese and British political and business communities attended an event showcasing Chinese tea culture in London on Thursday. Addressing the event, the organizer, Chairman of…
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TWG Tea Unveils new Concept Store in Hong Kong
Singapore-based tea brand TWG has opened a new Tea WG concept store at Hong Kong’s IFC Mall as part of its regional expansion strategy. Featuring the new Takeaway Tea concept,…
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Electric matcha whisk serves up frothy green tea in seconds
Have you ever wanted to make yourself a beautiful cup of matcha but just can’t be bothered to properly whisk it like a tea master? Well, now there’s a new handheld device…
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Get Ready To Sip Delish Tea-Cocktails; Singapore is Now Home To The World-Famous Mixology Salon
If you are passionate about cocktails and love to try new and unique concoctions all the time, you surely have tasted different tea cocktails. Well, if you drink booze and…
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Sri Lanka to apply for GI for Ceylon Tea from EU this September
Sri Lanka plans to formally apply for Geographical Indication (GI) for Ceylon Tea from the European Union (EU) this September, with intentions to replicate the same move in other key…
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Celebrate International Tea Day with us!
The event, to be opened by FAO Director-General, QU Dongyu, will focus on smallholder tea producers, reaffirming the commitment to support them and help them overcome the challenges they face. An exhibition…
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Thai princess takes in Chinese tea culture
A Yaji cultural salon, Tea for Harmony, was held on May 3 at the Chinese embassy in Bangkok, with Thailand princess Sirivannavari Nariratana as the guest of honor. Chinese ambassador to Thailand Han…
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