Kenya Tea Farmers Face Drought
News coming out of Kenya this week describes a dismal scene for the world’s largest producing country of black tea.
The Whole Leaf
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.
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.
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.”
Cheese Tea in St. Louis
The Taiwanese cheese tea trend continues its march toward world domination with the opening of Cube Tea Studio in St. Louis, Missouri.
US Skips Tea in Tariffs
Tea managed to stay off the list for this round of tariffs against China—but there’s a good chance it won’t escape forever.