In an early case of industrial espionage, Robert Fortune disguised himself as a local and took tea leaves and the secrets of tea making back to the British.

The show is the largest US event focused exclusively on the specialty food industry and is strictly B2B and not open to the general public ...

Earlier in the week week, we covered Arya Tea Estate, one of on | Part two of our exploration into the only two non-colonial ...

Tea, particularly loose leaf, is made up entirely of plant matter, which is 100% compostable. Bursting with nutrients that are good for your garden, Alee Blair from ArtfulTea, explains how to give ...

A recent study reveals how tea plants defend themselves against herbivores by activating specific genes. Researchers identified two leucine-rich repeat receptor-like kinases (LRR-RLKs), CsLRR ...

Leftover tea bags can give some plants a new lease of life, allowing them to flourish during the spring months. By Isobel Pankhurst, Audience Writer, Spare Time ...

The British encounter with indigenous tea Eager to break China’s monopoly on tea, the British were actively seeking alternative sources. In the early 19th century, British adventurer Robert Bruce ...

Assam tea is a variety of black tea made from the leaves of the plant Camellia sinensis var. assamica. It’s traditionally grown in the northeastern Indian state of Assam, one of the largest tea ...

For white tea, pluck the buds from each stem tip before they fully open. Heat in a pan over low heat, stirring constantly for about 10 minutes, then cool and store in an airtight container.

Tea can be grown from seeds, seedlings, or cuttings. Seeds can be bought online or from local nurseries. Seedlings or cuttings can be an easier start as they are more mature. Tea plants thrive in ...

Oolong tea: Spread leaves in a single layer on a cookie sheet or tray and allow to wilt in a sunny outdoor spot. After 30-60 minutes, move the tray into the shade and toss the leaves every hour ...