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Thousands of Indian tea workers strike for 50 cent pay rise By AFP Kolkata - Hundreds of thousands of tea plantation workers in eastern India went on a three-day strike Tuesday demanding a 50 cent increase in their daily wage from the government and estate owners.

Tea consumption leads to 'positive' epigenetic changes By Tim Sandle The consumption of tea may lead to beneficial changes in women, according to a new study. This relates to epigenetics and the genes that appear to turn cancer 'on and off'.

Unpicking the key to better tea through genomics By Tim Sandle Scientists have undertaken the monumental task of sequencing the genome of the tea plant Camellia sinensis. Knowing this will help trace back the origins of tea and it might lead to improvements in the taste of the beverage.

Op-Ed: Spokane's Brambleberry Cottage, a respite from 21st century Special By Jonathan Farrell Spokane - In this busy high-tech 21st century society it's hard to find time to relax with family and friends. Mother's Day this coming May 13, is perhaps an ideal opportunity to spend time just enjoying each other's company.

Daily tea consumption protects against cognitive decline By Tim Sandle Does the regular consumption of tea help to off-set cognitive decline? A new study indicates tea drinking reduces the risk of cognitive impairment in older people by 50 per cent.

Milk tea or 'lai cha': the fuel for Hong Kong's engine By AFP Hong Kong - Some cities are fuelled by coffee. In Hong Kong, it's milk tea that keeps things running - a potent nostalgia-infused caffeine hit, with fierce competition to brew the best in town.

World's oldest tea found in Chinese emperor's tomb By AFP Paris - The tomb of a Chinese emperor who lived more than 2,100 years ago has yielded the oldest remains of tea, said researchers who used it to re-date part of the ancient Asian Silk Road.

Turkish man opens fire on teahouse for 'overpriced tea' By AFP Istanbul - Turkish police were Monday hunting a man who sprayed a teahouse in the northwest of the country with bullets after he took umbrage for being charged "double" for a glass of traditional tea.

Teen develops hepatitis after drinking too much green tea By Owen Weldon A teenage girl from Britain attempted to lose weight by drinking green teen. However, she drank too much of it and she ended up developing acute hepatitis.

What it's like to enjoy afternoon tea at London's Savoy Special By Tim Sandle London - Afternoon tea in London is always a pleasurable experience, whiling away time with good conversation, strong tea and an array of delicacies to munch on. Every venue is different, and one of the most interesting is the Savoy Hotel.

Indiana cop claims McDonald's served him tea laced with chemicals By Megan Hamilton Indianapolis - An Indiana police officer isn't "Lovin' it" after he allegedly drank sweet tea laced with cleaning fluid at a local McDonald's. The officer stopped by the fast food chain Saturday to use the self-serve drink dispenser.

With grand rooms restored, it's tea time again at The Old Mint Special By Jonathan Farrell San Francisco - As the weather begins to chill, something hot to drink is appealing. And, what is more soothing than a cup of tea! With less than a month before the holiday season goes into full swing,

A cup of Earl Grey 'is as good as statins' By Tim Sandle Calabritto - Scientists believe bergamot, a key ingredient in Earl Grey tea, can significantly lower cholesterol and may be as good as some statins.

2014 food trend predictions: Freekah, 'year of gin', tea leaves By Layne Weiss Happy New Year, everyone! It's time to dish about what 2014 has in store for us in food trends. Find out why everyone will soon be talking about the side dish freekah and why tea will see a big boost this year.

The key to a good wine could be tannosome By Tim Sandle Tannins have been long established as the basis to the taste of many good wines, and for teetotalers, tea as well. The basis of tannins has now been established as a chemical called tannosome.

Nigeria: Susan Rice, the CIA and MKO Abiola's last cup of tea By JohnThomas Didymus Since Obama nominated Susan Rice for the position of National Security Adviser, questions have been asked in the Nigerian media about allegations of her role in the death of the winner of Nigeria's annulled 1993 presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola.

Photo Essay: Dining in Turkey Special By Lonna Lisa Williams From shish kabob to baklava to strong tea and coffee, you can find great culinary experiences in Turkey, the land of cafes.

The health benefits of a cuppa — made from insect droppings By Robert Myles All the best teas made from faeces, it seems, come from China. The latest to hit the headlines is tea made from insect excrement which Chinese scientists believe reduces hypertension and improves digestion.

Photo Essay: Shops in Turkey Special By Lonna Lisa Williams You can find the most interesting and unique shops in Turkey. From Istanbul in the north to Antalya in the south, browse through displays of spice, tea, gold, sweets, vegetables, pottery, glassware, clothes, and surprising things you can't even name.

Starbucks to open specialty tea-only store this fall By Leigh Goessl Seattle - Starbucks has unveiled plans to open a tea-only store in October. The coffee giant has hopes of establishing a standard for tea the way it has with coffee.

World's most expensive tea will have panda poo in it By Owen Weldon An Yanshi is a Chinese entrepreneur who plans on producing the world’s most expensive tea, which will have panda poo in it.

Panda poo used for world's most expensive tea By Katerina Nikolas The world's most expensive tea, selling for a whopping $36,000 per pound, is due to hit the market in spring. The special ingredient behind the price tag is panda excrement.

Op-Ed: Republicans Must Embrace The Tea Party By David Zublick The victory that the Republican Party achieved on November 2nd must be tempered with the realization that it was not a mandate, but rather a term of probation, with an electronic tether around its ankle.

Study: Drink more coffee and tea to lower brain tumor risk By Amanda Tennis A new study suggests that people that drink more than 3.5 ounces of coffee or tea a day had a one-third reduced risk for developing brain tumors.

Study: Tea more beneficial for health than water By Jane Fazackarley New research has revealed that drinking tea at least three times a day could be has beneficial for people's health as drinking water.

Drinking coffee, tea reduces Type 2 diabetes risk By Bob Ewing The George Institute researchers have discovered that high consumption of coffee and tea is associated with a substantially reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.

Drink to Your Health with Green Tea By Chris Dade If you were to ask people around the world to name activities commonly associated with the English, chances are drinking tea would figure quite highly on the list. And if recent research is anything to go by it might be one activity worth imitating.

Smith Dairy Announces Voluntary Recall on Smith’s Tea with Lemon By Bob Ewing Smith Dairy Products Company today announced a voluntary recall on SMITH’S Tea with Lemon in gallon size, lot no. 07/07/09.

Bunn-O-Matic Recalls Single Cup Tea, Coffeemakers By Bob Ewing The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced a voluntary recall of the Bunn Single Cup Pod Brewers due to a burn hazard.

Woman makes cup of tea after being shot in head By Kesavan Unnikrishnan A woman in Mississippi who was shot in the forehead at point blank by her husband made herself a cup of tea.The bullet had passed through her skull and exited through the back of her head.

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