Kenya Tea Farmers Face Drought

News coming out of Kenya this week describes a dismal scene for the world’s largest producing country of black tea.
by Fresh Cup Staff | April 24, 2019

Introducing Tea Masters Cup USA 2019

This year, Tea Masters Cup is making its U.S. debut at the World Tea Expo, held June 11–12 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, in partnership with the American Specialty Tea Alliance.
by Fresh Cup Staff | April 17, 2019

Numi Organic Tea Foundation Receives $75,000 Donation

The Numi Foundation, created by Numi Organic Tea, Inc., received a $75,000 donation to support three key programs that help children and farmers all over the world.
by Fresh Cup Staff | March 26, 2019

FDA Warns Dietary Supplement Makers

From flat-tummy tea to insomnia-treating melatonin, the FDA is launching its largest crackdown on the dietary supplement market in 25 years.
by Fresh Cup Staff | March 19, 2019

Pix Patisserie Tea Time Master Class

Not a scone, pot of clotted cream, or crustless cucumber sandwich will be found anywhere near the upcoming Tea Time Master Class.
by Fresh Cup Staff | March 13, 2019

Unilever and James Finlay Forced off Kenyan Tea Farming Lands

The National Land Commission of Kenya has refused to renew the leases of several multinational tea estates, including Unilever and James Finlay.
by Fresh Cup Staff | March 13, 2019

Tea Lounge Adds Infusion of Bohemia to East Michigan

In a sleepy East Michigan town, best known as Dow Chemical’s world headquarters, a former Chemical Bank branch is now home to a decidedly more free-spirited venture.
by Fresh Cup Staff | February 13, 2019

Century-Old Hong Kong Tea House Forced to Close

One of Hong Kong’s best-known tea houses is living out its final days in the most expensive city in the world.
by Fresh Cup Staff | February 13, 2019

UC Davis Global Tea Initiative Wants to Bust Myths About Tea and Health

More often than not, the purported health benefits of tea lack scientific evidence, stirring controversy. The Global Tea Initiative (GTI) for the Study of Tea Culture and Science of the University of California, Davis…
by Anna Mariani | January 30, 2019

Twice the Tea Tech

Los Angeles-area tea café Percolate just doubled its business by opening a second state-of-the-art shop on Hollywood’s Melrose Avenue this past weekend.
by Fresh Cup Staff | January 15, 2019