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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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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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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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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Occidental tea house brings tea back to its roots
Proprietors opened Two Trees Tea House in Occidental, emphasizing community, decolonial tea practices and partnerships with underrepresented tea gardens around the world. Adrian Chang and Chris Lewis, the proprietors of Two…
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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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Want To Get the Maximum Benefits Out of Your Tea? Enjoy It Cold Slow-Brewed
Find out why cold, slow-brewed tea is the way to get the most flavor and nutrients out of your tea. Plus, one brand to try. When top functional medicine doctor Mark…
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The Wellness Drink Popular With Gen Z
Sparkling tea is particularly popular with younger people who are eschewing alcohol in favor of healthier options Sparkling tea is one of the newest and most popular beverages to enter…
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Tea-volution: The history of Chinese tea in Malaysia and how we drink it
At the quirky little Tanah dan Air Tea Bar in Petaling Jaya, tea artist Law Siow Fei is hard at work. Hunched over a long table, she gently pours tea…
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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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Japanese tea, ikebana master committed to teaching Japanese culture
Maria Mariko Dedousi, a Japanese tea ceremony and flower arrangement master who appreciates and finds profound meanings in Japanese culture. After working as an archaeological researcher in Japan, she moved…
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Tea meditation
In many of the world’s tea-drinking cultures, tea is transformed into a ritual that gives a taste of the sacred to what should be mundane. In the Philippines, Rachel Ngan…
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Angel Chen, Chagee infuse traditional crafts, tea culture in designs
After three years of accumulation, emerging Chinese designer Chen Anqi embarked on a journey to various locales in search of vanishing handicrafts, dedicating herself to integrating traditional crafts and culture…
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