Eager to break China’s monopoly on tea, the British were actively seeking alternative sources. In the early 19th century, ...

Enjoying a cup of tea is a nice ritual and way to slow down when the world is messy and moving too fast, which seems to be ...

Making the perfect cup of English tea is all about balance, timing, and quality ingredients. Here's how to do it: If you’re using loose tea: For one cup, add about one teaspoon of loose leaf tea ...

Chinese mythology states that a leaf from a Camellia sinensis, or tea plant, fell into the water ... something which is now quintessentially British. However, it may have been the wife of King ...

Researchers found that compounds in black and green tea leaves acted like “little Velcro” hooks on lead molecules. By Alexander Nazaryan Tea leaves pull heavy metals from water, significantly ...

“We’re not suggesting that everyone starts using tea leaves as a water filter,” said co-author Vinayak Dravid, who studies sorbent materials at Northwestern University. “Our goal was to ...

When buying loose-leaf tea, it should smell fresh and vibrant. Check the packet labels to check whether you’re buying a blend or single variety. If buying flavoured tea, check whether the ...

With their wrinkled surfaces, black tea leaves, shown above at 300 times magnification, provide ample space for the adsorption of lead. (Credit: Vinayak P. David Group/Northwestern University) Want a ...