Introducing Tea Masters Cup USA 2019
This year, Tea Masters Cup is making its U.S. debut at the World Tea Expo, held June 11–12 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, in partnership with the American Specialty Tea Alliance.
Tea & Tisanes
Numi Organic Tea Foundation Receives $75,000 Donation
The Numi Foundation, created by Numi Organic Tea, Inc., received a $75,000 donation to support three key programs that help children and farmers all over the world.
FDA Warns Dietary Supplement Makers
From flat-tummy tea to insomnia-treating melatonin, the FDA is launching its largest crackdown on the dietary supplement market in 25 years.
Pix Patisserie Tea Time Master Class
Not a scone, pot of clotted cream, or crustless cucumber sandwich will be found anywhere near the upcoming Tea Time Master Class.
Unilever and James Finlay Forced off Kenyan Tea Farming Lands
The National Land Commission of Kenya has refused to renew the leases of several multinational tea estates, including Unilever and James Finlay.
Tea Lounge Adds Infusion of Bohemia to East Michigan
In a sleepy East Michigan town, best known as Dow Chemical’s world headquarters, a former Chemical Bank branch is now home to a decidedly more free-spirited venture.
Century-Old Hong Kong Tea House Forced to Close
One of Hong Kong’s best-known tea houses is living out its final days in the most expensive city in the world.
UC Davis Global Tea Initiative Wants to Bust Myths About Tea and Health
More often than not, the purported health benefits of tea lack scientific evidence, stirring controversy. The Global Tea Initiative (GTI) for the Study of Tea Culture and Science of the University of California, Davis wants to be a “resource for science-based and evidence-based knowledge.”
Twice the Tea Tech
Los Angeles-area tea café Percolate just doubled its business by opening a second state-of-the-art shop on Hollywood’s Melrose Avenue this past weekend.
Tokyo Bookstore Breaks the Mold
Bunkitsu is bliss for bibliophiles. The bookstore-museum-café combination is the first of its kind in Tokyo.