It is little known outside of Asia that Thailand really does not have a tea culture of its own. Until just a few decades ago, travelers were routinely astounded to learn that it was difficult… Read More
Thailand: A New Player in the World Tea Market
Category: Lifestyle
Rare, Pricey, and Unusual Teas from Around the World
Every segment of the consumer marketplace has its fringe items. The world of tea is no different. In fact, there are quite a few high end, super-rare and oddball teas out there, and enough people… Read More
Smart Things to do with Tea (Other than the Obvious)
The world’s second most popular beverage comes from an endlessly adaptable plant. Tea leaves usually end up on store shelves and find their way to one of the world’s billions of tea pots. But there… Read More
Tea Memories for the Ages
For some reason, everyone seems to have a positive memory of tea. Like puppies, rainbows and popcorn, tea invariably evokes a cascade of childhood recollections whenever the topic comes up. Maybe that’s why history, literature,… Read More
Fun Matcha Bar Drinks from L.A., Arizona and Las Vegas
Matcha tea tastes great and it’s good for the body in so many ways. It mixes with pretty much everything, and there’s no end to great summertime coolers and winter warm-up drinks when matcha tea… Read More
Matcha Mash-up: Capsules, Skin Care, Potatoes and More
Matcha tea has been growing in popularity as both a hot and cold beverage. Now, people are discovering other uses for the healthiest green tea available. Retail and online stores are offering everything from matcha… Read More
Make Your Own: Tea Bags and Blends
Contrary to that popular song, it is indeed easy being green, especially for those who want to make their own tea bags. And anyone who is of a mind to go that route is usually… Read More
Tips For Mindful Consumption: Living Here and Now
Mindful consumption is a subject that has mystified human beings for at least 25 centuries. When the practice was first outlined in Buddhist texts it caught hold and eventually spread throughout Asian population centers. Nowadays,… Read More
Reasearch Monday: Transcendental Meditation in Schools
Matcha tea-loving interviewer, Susanne Cardwell, interviewed Staci Wendt, principle author of Practicing Transcendental Meditation in High Schools: Relationship to Well-being and Academic Achievement Among Students. The research study reveals the benefits of quiet time on… Read More
Around the World in a Cup: Making Perfect Indian Tea
Tea has a long and varied history in India, the nation that currently consumes more tea than any other, almost one-third of the world’s supply. As for export, only China sends more tea around the… Read More