India’s First Homegrown Matcha Sold for $34/kg. But Will Anyone Want It?
Despite an impressive first auction, cafe operators in India are skeptical that India-grown matcha can compete with Japanese original.
Sparkling Tea Is Coming for Champagne
First there was the kombucha boom. Now, sparkling tea more broadly is poised to be the non-alcoholic beverage of the year.
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.
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.
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.