The powdered Japanese green tea is increasingly hard to find. Experts say its popularity on the internet is straining Japan’s tea industry.
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Britain Confronts Fears of a (Gasp!) Tea Shortage
Shipping issues in the Red Sea have led to delays in tea deliveries, but British retailers assured consumers that any shortages would be a “blip.”
The Biggest British-American Tea Kerfuffle Since … Well, You Know
An American chemistry professor has a surprising thought about how to make the best cup of tea: Add a pinch of salt. Not everyone in Britain is eager to embrace the idea.
Has Coffee Finally Ousted Tea as the U.K.’s Favorite Hot Drink?
Recent studies suggest coffee has stolen Britons’ hearts. But for cafe patrons in a city that hosts some of the nation’s oldest coffeehouses, it’s complicated.
War and Displacement Spread Syrians’ Love of Mate
The strong, grassy South American tea was popular in Syria even before the war began there 12 years ago. As millions of people were internally displaced, they shared it around the country.
War and Displacement Spread Syrians’ Love of Maté
The strong, grassy South American tea was popular in Syria even before the war began there 12 years ago. As millions of people were internally displaced, they shared it around the country.
Notes From One Woman’s Decade of Eating Scones
A Londoner spent 10 years sampling scones at hundreds of historic sites across the U.K. Here’s why her story made headlines — and which essential topping she says should come before the other.
Coffee or Chai? At 2 Kolkata Cafes, ‘Adda’ Is What’s Really on the Menu
Unrestricted talk, or “adda,” is the main draw at two storied cafes that are at once museums to the city’s intellectual history — and places for debate.
In Shanghai, Teahouses Offer Both Community and Solitude
Historically, these spaces were akin to populist pubs. Modern-day iterations allow for an individual retreat — among strangers — in a city lacking privacy.
Top U.K. Tea Brands Urge #Solidaritea With Anti-Racism Protests
After right-wing complaints about businesses’ support for Black Lives Matter, a series of British tea companies doubled down.