Climate Change Hits India’s ‘Champagne of Teas’ Where It Hurts

Darjeeling, known for its eponymous black tea, is facing erratic weather patterns that have reduced yields and severely impacted quality.
by Sohel Sarkar | April 11, 2025

South African Rooibos Tea Corporations Hand Over $700k to Indigenous Groups: Why Is This Important?

Rooibos, indigenous to South Africa, is a caffeine-free tea staple in many cafes, and a new deal will honor the original knowledge holders of the plant.
by Nyasha Bhobo | November 9, 2022

Lazika Shows the Untapped Potential of Turkish Tea

By reintroducing care-driven harvesting practices and presenting consumers with a variety of different tea styles, Lazika hopes to improve the quality of Turkish tea.
by Michael Butterworth | August 1, 2022