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 & Tisanes
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.
Mul-tea-disciplinary Talks
Learn about cutting-edge research surrounding tea consumption at the Global Tea Initiative’s 4th Annual Colloquium on January 24 at the UC Davis Conference Center in Davis, California.
Ceramic Artist Offers a Different Take on Teatime
Seattle Art Museum’s new exhibit, “Taking Tea.”
Assam’s First Bada Madam
For the first time in its 200-year history, an Assam tea estate is being led by a bada madam, or women boss.
Yesfolk Stands Out in Crowded Kombucha Market
In a little over a year, Yesfolk Tonics have gone from backroom brewing in Troy, New York, to being featured in more than 100 locations throughout the state.