Spearmint, a fragrant herb, offers surprising health benefits beyond its refreshing flavor. Rich in antioxidants, it aids digestion, eases discomfort, ...

The vanilla species grown for its flavoring is finicky. Genes from its wild relatives could help make it hardier — but not if those cousins go extinct.

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.

Trees provide essential structure while adding their own unique beauty to the landscape. Discover gorgeous flowering trees ...

Mississippi is known for great food with fantastic flavor. Now, see what Reader's Digest named the state's most iconic drink.

Gurmar, or Gymnema sylvestre, a plant that grows in tropical areas in India, is super effective in managing diabetes—both type 1 and 2. It is packed with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, ...

If you’re a tea lover, chances are you’ve heard of white tea. Known for its delicate flavor, light color, and numerous health benefits, white tea is often considered the purest and most refined type ...

As Shakespeare once said, "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." That's the case for Chagee, who is renaming their famed jasmine green milk tea to Bo•Ya Jasmine Green Milk Tea. And ...

Welcome to the first edition of Sweet Tea by the AJC, a celebration of fascinating stories from around the South. I’m AJ Willingham, and I’ve been covering positive, inspiring content for more ...

A fresh twist on traditional tea that really boosts your well-being, it's now a flavour for sweet treats, savoury dishes and more. You'll spot it in everything from delicate pastries to frothy lattes.

An Alabama sweet tea company is $500,000 richer, after a successful appearance on the ABC reality series “Shark Tank.” If you thought Milo’s was the only game in town, say hello to Y’all ...