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

Tokyo Bookstore Breaks the Mold

Bunkitsu is bliss for bibliophiles. The bookstore-museum-café combination is the first of its kind in Tokyo.
by Fresh Cup Staff | January 9, 2019

Mul-tea-disciplinary Talks

Learn about cutting-edge research surrounding tea consumption at the Global Tea Initiative’s 4th Annual Colloquium on January 24 at the UC Davis Conference Center in Davis, California.
by Fresh Cup Staff | January 9, 2019

Ceramic Artist Offers a Different Take on Teatime

Seattle Art Museum's new exhibit, "Taking Tea."
by Barbara Lloyd McMichael | December 26, 2018

Assam’s First Bada Madam

For the first time in its 200-year history, an Assam tea estate is being led by a bada madam, or women boss.
by Fresh Cup Staff | December 12, 2018

Yesfolk Stands Out in Crowded Kombucha Market

In a little over a year, Yesfolk Tonics have gone from backroom brewing in Troy, New York, to being featured in more than 100 locations throughout the state.
by Fresh Cup Staff | November 28, 2018