Tea industry news and stories that caught my attention, from new NYC openings to shifts in how tea is grown, traded, and drunk around the world.
I recently came across a fascinating map shared by Quartz explaining why some countries use the word “tea” while others use variations of “cha” or “chai.” It turns out the difference is closely connected to ancient trade routes and how tea spread across the world from China. Tea by Sea, Cha by Land In general,…
The National Hot Tea Month is coming to an end. I stumbled upon some very nice tea related articles this month and this week isn’t an exception. So let’s get straight to the selection of this week, as usual in my order of preference: USA: In China’s City of Yixing, Everyone Is Fluent in Pottery (I…
Lately, I’ve still been reaching for familiar teas during busy weeks. I’m currently finishing a stash of Earl Grey that I buy in bulk from Oriental Pastry & Grocery on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. I always enjoy stopping there for raw almonds, cardamom seeds, tea, and pantry staples. The two brothers who run the shop…
I collect tea-related stories from newsfeeds, articles, and research. This is not a news cycle recap.It is a curated view of how tea appears across culture, industry, design, health debates, and daily life. Tea ranks among the most widely consumed beverages in the world.It also connects economies, rituals, and everyday habits across China, India, Kenya,…
Happy New Year 2017! This week I scrolled through some tea related news and listed a couple headlines that caught my attention. USA: Teforia founder and Chief Executive Allen Han is hoping his $1,499 tea infuser will become as popular as the coffee world’s Keurig via Los Angeles Times The real cost of your cup of…
