The Japanese tea ceremony is deeply rooted in the ideals of Zen Buddhism, but the current matcha hype has little to do with ...

In honor of International Tea Day, Global Voices is exploring the history and variety of tea consumption around the world. From the bitter chai of Turkey to the earthy yerba mate of Argentina, and the ...

While the history of tea's origin is riddled with legend, it's important to understand the differences between tea varieties. While black tea may seem like it is all the same, there are subtle flavor ...