Tea News

Calabritto - Scientists believe bergamot, a key ingredient in Earl Grey tea, can significantly lower cholesterol and may be as good as some statins.

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.

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.

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.

From shish kabob to baklava to strong tea and coffee, you can find great culinary experiences in Turkey, the land of cafes.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.