Tea News
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Most workers enjoy a cup of tea at work, whether it is a morning pick me up or an afternoon boost. The average person is likely to drink two or more cups per day. The brewing, stir and measuring time adds up, but what are the costs?
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By AFP
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From matcha ice cream to cake and chocolate, producers of traditional Japanese green tea are capitalising on growing global interest in its flavour -- even as demand for the drink declines at home.
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By AFP
Guwahati -
A rare Assam tea has sold for a world record price at auction in India, highlighting a boom for speciality teas while the industry as a whole is in crisis.A two kilogram (4.
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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.
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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'.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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Calabritto -
Scientists believe bergamot, a key ingredient in Earl Grey tea, can significantly lower cholesterol and may be as good as some statins.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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From shish kabob to baklava to strong tea and coffee, you can find great culinary experiences in Turkey, the land of cafes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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An Yanshi is a Chinese entrepreneur who plans on producing the world’s most expensive tea, which will have panda poo in it.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New research has revealed that drinking tea at least three times a day could be has beneficial for people's health as drinking water.
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The George Institute researchers have discovered that high consumption of coffee and tea is associated with a substantially reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.
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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.
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Some of the best tea is in loose leaf form, not in tea bags. "I like to make custom blends for customers," said Tea and Crumpets owner, Mark Bowden.
Weather permitting, Brambleberry Cottage has out door seating, on the porch or in the garden. Courtesy of Brambleberry Cottage, Spokane WA
Located on Pacific Avenue in downtown Spokane, Brambleberry Cottage offers a respite from the stress and hurried pace of high-tech 21-Century life. Courtesy of Brambleberry Cottage, Spokane WA
Quintessentially English? A cup of tea, served at Oakes Grill.
Cocoa is used in many recipes all over the culinary world. Here you can see some that is mixed with other ingredients and used in tea. Choco Late
Mothers' Day is the busiest day of the year for Brambleberry Cottage tea house and gift shop of Spokane, Washington. Courtesy of Brambleberry Cottage, Spokane WA
Lovejoy's Tea Room in San Francisco's Noe Valley neighborhood.
Kate Linder and Friends Toronto Tea 2019 Courtesy InkStainDesign.com
Tea any time is a relaxing way to ease the stress of the day.
Owners and staff of the Tal-y Tara Tea & Polo Shop of San Francisco at Rededication Ceremony of the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park (2010)
The area in Francis Hotel where guests enjoy tea in the day and stronger stuff at night.
Jean-Luc Picard was a celebrated Starfleet officer, archaeologist and diplomat who served during the latter two thirds of the 24th century. CBS/Star Trek: The Next Generation
For Mother's Day, Brambleberry Cottage will be serving a full-meal luncheon. The second busiest day of the year for Brambleberry Cottage is Christmas. Courtesy of Brambleberry Cottage, Spokane WA
Jasmine tea, popular in China, is a tea scented with aroma from jasmine blossoms. This makes a delicately a scented tea.
A cup of tea David Wilmot (CC BY 2.0)
A sampling of Lovejoy's tea service, scones, bite size sandwiches, cookies all presented with an abundance of fresh brewed loose leaf tea.
Japanese tea pot and tea ceremony
A kettle on a stove boiling Holger.Ellgaard
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