World Tea Podcast

This week in tea: pessimism in Chinese Millennials and how a tea company is capitalising on it, why you should invest in afternoon tea, and yet another reason why you shouldn't order hot tea while in an aeroplane. It's The Weekly Steep!   PATREON - FACEBOOK - TWITTER - INSTAGRAM - WEBSITE   TOP TEA NEWS Matcha is trending Google Kenyan locals out of land Unilever Buying up Tea Biz Investing in Afternoon Tea China's Tea as Social Commentary Tea to the Rescue World Bank defends treatment The Irish Tea Trade Mile High Tea Club

Don't go grabbing the loose leaf just yet, there is more than meets the eye here.  Jim Lamacusa, the founder of Cusa Tea, was kind enough to send us their whole product line of premium instant teas to review. We'll admit we were cynical of the claim "premium" but came around after hearing the amount of effort and innovation that went into developing this product. This week all you'll need to do is add water as we jump into instant tea. PATREON - FACEBOOK - TWITTER - INSTAGRAM

This week in tea we talk dust. Literally. No joke. It's all dust and then something about tea being healthy and Teavana being sued. Enjoy!   Like the Podcast? Become a patron at PATREON and get sweet deals and early content access! FACEBOOK TWITTER WEBSITE     TOP TEA NEWS Starbucks being sued A tea murder mystery Turkey & Pakistan tea factories Bangladesh tea prices Bubble Tea Rampage More reasons to drink tea Switching to Tea England's Tea Obsession Coonoor Tea Auction

Sitting down with Luciana, proprietor of 3 Leaf Tea, we come to learn how one's distaste for tea can change in a single cup. Now operating her own store, Luciana sells flavorful matcha blends to her customers. Being able to relate her own experiences to those faced by her customers is a sign of great care and consideration. Tea can be full of hurdles for someone trying to learn about it. It does the industry well to have people like Luciana to spread the love.

This week in tea we've got a whole lot of...stuff. Elephant certifications are now a thing. A bank's management decides to cut back on tea to save a dime. And if you need to sell an expensive painting, there maybe a tea shop in Vancouver that can help you out. It's The Weekly Steep!   PATREON FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM WEBSITE   TOP TEA NEWS Olive tea Elephant Safty and Tea Tea & Diplomacy When in Chocolate Doubt... Bank suspends afternoon tea An infographic on Brits habits Growing Tea Fads Anyone need a Fence Georgia Grown

This week was loaded with tea health benefits and caffeine. Yeah. Exciting stuff. Oh, and poorly written and researched articles. Fortunately, you can learn about hidden Chinese tea academies and why the British don't purchase tea in cafes amongst my ranting. It's the Weekly Steep! TOP TEA NEWS Why cafes suck at serving tea 10 Facts about Tea Chinese Tea Academy How to get caffeine An Attempt to Describe Tea Inida's downward trend Ranting about Benefits No UK Tea Bars The Sip Sencha Diet

Need a tea fix but don't know what to get? Sips By has your solution. In today's podcast, we sit down with Staci of Sips By and unbox a package. A few weeks prior we completed Sips By's online quiz and we were totally impressed with the variety of teas we received. Never did we expect to see the value found in our box. So, if you'd like to get some variety in your tea cupboard, you now know exactly who to call. Even better, support their Indiegogo campaign!

This week in tea, Darjeeling. Still. Also, there's an amazing matcha dessert in Japan that looks exactly like a Zen garden. Serious eats right there. Thinking of hosting a Japanese tea party? Beware of cultural appropriation and Tumblr. Oh, Drake is totally into matcha drinks and so should you be too. It's The Weekly Steep! PATREON FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM WEBSITE TOP TEA NEWS China's growing coffee trend The dark side of detox tea Drake is the new Matcha A New Electric Kettle, but Square? A Culturally Appropriate Tea Ceremony? Serious Matcha Desserts Seriously, more Darjeeling! Darjeeling and Charted Accountants Fruity Chaga Tea

With no Darjeeling tea left in stock, where is the world to turn? 'Nepal Tea' is now an official trademark. And Starbucks has some amazing tea on their global menu. Of course, us in North America are left with only Pumpkin Spice lattes. All this and more on The Weekly Steep! PATREON FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM WEBSITE TOP TEA NEWS Nepal Tea Trademark Darjeeling Dried Out What we don't get at Starbucks Green Tea vs. the West English Tea Theivery Green Tea Toothpaste Engineering Organic Tea Wize Monkey Tea gives farmers a boost      8.5. No Tea Stall Reno

The Teforia has been getting some critical press around the internet. Some good and some well, not so good. During the World Tea Expo 2017 we were able to meet with Teforia's inventor, Allen Han, and discuss the device from tip to stem. Boasting a sleek design and seamless interface hides the fact that both the Teforia Leaf and the Teforia Classic both host some impressive technology. The price tag reflects this, but as our podcast goes to show, there is something to be said about one man's passion for perfection.

Another week with more tea news coming right at you. Buy your Dragon Well green tea now, poor weather may increase prices next year. Oh, Teavana is closing down so get ready for some deals coming your way. A Turkish tea master competes in China and we finally have a nutritional breakdown on bubble tea. Drink up! Enjoy the podcast? Want more tea? Support us on Patreon and get more of both! We're also on Facebook, Twitter, and have our own website.   Top Tea News Teavana going under Tea Cocktails at the Lucky Dragon The best tea bag tea Bubble Tea Nutrition Tea Colour Chart World Tea Cultures Assam in Rwanda Turkish Tea Master Dragon Well is drying up

We take a local feel to this week's episode and focus on the issues and news surrounding towns, villages, and associations. Elephants needing protection from tea fields? We got it. A new tea menu in Portland, Oregon? We got that too. Hurling jugs of tea at your manager? Yeah, it happens. All this and more on The Weekly Steep. Love a cup of tea? Enjoy the podcast? We'd love to give you more of both!  Support us on Patreon. Like us on Facebook. Follow on Twitter. #teapodcast on Instagram. Top Tea News: Taco Tea Rampage Kenyan tea yields How to pay for tea? What is matcha Tea is on the menu The perfect cup of tea Weather in Darjeeling Tea for Elephants     8.5. Tea and Ivory

What happened in the world of tea this past week? May 29 - June 2 has been incredibly flavourful. From a Limited Edition Canadian Jubilee Tea to kangaroos sipping out of tea cups, the leaves never cease to amaze! For more awesome tea podcasts, blogs, and vlogs, be sure to check out our website. Also, we'd love your support over at Patreon.   Top Tea News Things Purple Tea Stonerolled Tea Legends of Guan Yin Canada's Jubilee Tea A kangaroo tea party Kenyan Colonial Justice World Tea Award Finalists Japanese Tea Bags       8.5 UK learns to make Green Tea

The world of tea is indeed rich with people, cultures, and history. Today on the podcast I am fortunate to have director Andrew Gregg join me to discuss the upcoming documentary, The Tea Explorer. Premiering on July 23rd, 2017 at 9pm EST. The Tea Explorer follows self-proclaimed tea-junkie Jeff Fuchs along the ancient Tea Horse Road from Yunnan, China into Shangri-La, and eventually Lhasa, the Kali Gandaki Gorge, and finally Kathmandu. Throughout the journey, we learn about the importance of this forgotten trade route, the people along it, the places founded because of it, and how a simple leaf can be so influential.    Special thanks to: Andrew Gregg, Director of The Tea Explorer David McCaughna, Publicist for the Rick Mercer Report Michelle Pierce Hamilton, beTeas & the Tea Lounge    If you enjoy the podcast and have a craving for great tea, consider supporting us on Patreon for more of both!   Be sure to check out the following for more information on The Tea Explorer: Jeff Fuchs' Blog The Tea Explorer Trailer on the CBC       Music Credit: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music   

This week in tea we see a new matcha curry recipe making its way to market. Apparently, puttng bitter green leaves into a sauce makes it......bitter. Go figure. Also this week, we have the 150th celebration of Sri Lankan tea, in Scotland. Turns out the man who gave Ceylon a tea market is none other than a James Taylor from Mearns. Bottoms up, it has been a busy week. Enjoy the Podcast? What tea? We'd love to brew with you over on our Patreon. Top 8.5 Tea News Things Halifax Tea Shop Help Tea Party Van Global Oolong Report Pairing Tea in Hong Kong Bangkok Tea Money Matcha Curry Sri Lankan Tea Legacy Tea culture in Kochi       8.5. Fairtrade tea in the UK      

This week in tea the Darjeeling strike continues, Nepal starts selling to Europe, Las Vegas offers afternoon tea, and a New York tea shop brings Ready-to-Drink tea to market. Enjoy the podcast? Love tea? Support us on Patreon and get more: https://www.patreon.com/worldteapodcast Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldteapodcast/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorldTeaPodcast Visit our website: https://worldteapodcast.com/ Top 8.5 Tea News 1. Matchabar is Ready-to-Drink - https://www.bevnet.com/news/2017/sffs17-video-matchabar-co-founder-billboard-effect-cafe-rtd-business 2. Organic Tea Market is Growing - https://gourmetretailer.com/organic-tea-market-grow-5-5-years 3. Tea Time Las Vegas - http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/la-tr-las-vegas-tea-service-hotels-20170703-story.html 4. Uganda 7% Higher -https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-07-06/uganda-raises-2017-tea-crop-forecast-7-after-rains-revive-crop 5. Smith Teamaker in S. Korea - https://pdx.eater.com/2017/7/5/15923534/smith-teamaker-korea-cafe-beat-360 6. Global Matcha Report - http://talkherald.com/2017/07/05/global-matcha-tea-market/ 7. Nepalese Tea Substitution- http://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Trends/Nepali-tea-producer-soaks-up-new-interest-from-Europe 8. Insight into Darjeeling - http://www.firstpost.com/india/gorkhaland-demand-how-the-ongoing-gjm-agitation-is-killing-darjeelings-flourishing-tea-industry-3771809.html 8.5. Presidential Tea Stall - http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/tea-stall-where-modi-sold-tea-to-be-developed-as-tourist-spot/articleshow/59426957.cms

And the tea keeps on steeping. What happened this week in tea? New matcha ice cream flavours, Portuguese tea, a rooibos monopoly, and a lot of hate for the Teforia brewer. Put the kettle on and tune in! Visit the website: https://worldteapodcast.com/ Awesome tea from out episode sponsor: http://yunomi.life/surpriseme and http://yunomi.life/fdm Top 8.5 Tea News Links 1. Free Tea on the Highway - http://www.dnaindia.com/delhi/report-give-drivers-on-expressway-free-tea-or-coffee-yamuna-authority-2479997 2. Portugal's Tea Island - https://mic.com/articles/180549/how-chinese-tea-arrived-and-flourished-on-an-island-in-portugal#.BiyagS5kS 3. Haagen-Dazs in Japan -http://en.rocketnews24.com/2017/06/21/haagen-dazs-japan-releases-japonais-double-matcha-condensed-milk-and-brown-sugar-syrup-ice-cream/ 4. No Second Flush for you - http://indianexpress.com/article/india/tea-industry-hit-in-darjeeling-shutdown-4715417/ 5. Teforia ain't for everyone - http://gizmodo.com/a-400-smart-tea-machine-gave-this-brit-an-existential-1796219286 6. Tea Farm Taxes - http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/commodities/gst-fears-pull-down-orthodox-tea-prices/article9731514.ece 7. Educating Assam - https://www.telegraphindia.com/1170621/jsp/frontpage/story_157949.jsp 8. Tea Trade Deals between Japan and the EU - http://asia.nikkei.com/Politics-Economy/International-Relations/EU-weighs-scrapping-Japanese-tea-sake-duties 8.5. A Rooibos Monopoly - http://www.enca.com/south-africa/rooibos-limited-to-be-prosecuted-for-tea-monolopy

Last week we went to Las Vegas for the World Tea Expo 2017. Over the course of three days, we tasted some great teas, attended conferences, walked the trade show floor, and finally ate at White Castle. Today's podcast, as per tradition, is our brief overview and recap of the events that transpired and insight into the weeks ahead. Steep deep! Check out our amazing sponsor for wicked awesome Japanese teas! http://yunomi.life/surpriseme Visit the World Tea Podcast website for more blogs, podcasts, and video! http://worldteapodcast.com

What a week! The World Tea Expo has wrapped up in Las Vegas and was it ever an exciting show. Great friends, drinks, and information. If you every get the chance, be sure to go. But what about the rest of the world? Some very interesting stuff to say the least. Russian tea? Nepal vs. Darjeeling? Indian tea strikes? Cheese foam? It's all here. Visit the website for all the good stuff, blogs and more: http://www.worldteapodcast.com Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/worldteapodcast Weekly News: 1. Summer Tea Cocktails - http://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/4-amazing-tea-cocktails-for-summer-home-parties-1713095 2. Nepal Orthodox fights back - http://kathmandupost.ekantipur.com/news/2017-06-15/nepali-tea-corners-darjeeling-brew.html 3. Russian Grown Tea - https://www.rbth.com/travel/destinations/sochi/2017/06/14/how-the-worlds-most-northern-tea-grows-in-russias-most-southern-resort_782702 4. Corrupt Oolong - http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2017/06/16/2003672656 5. Metal Matcha Ice Cream - http://nj1015.com/green-tea-and-metal-trader-joes-ice-cream-recall/ 6. Assessment of the Chinese Tea Market - https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rjrkkr/assessment_of_the 7. Milk & Cheese Foam Tea - http://mothership.sg/2017/06/like-thai-milk-tea-and-tea-with-milk-foam-there-is-now-thai-milk-foam-tea-in-spore/ 8. Tea Strike in West Bengal - http://www.firstpost.com/india/west-bengal-tea-workers-strike-trade-unions-demand-minimum-wage-protests-spread-to-jalpaiguri-darjeeling-3544463.html 8.5. Tea Bags & Bananas - http://www.hoteliermiddleeast.com/30825-ingredient-focus-tea

June 5-9 of 2017 have brought us a lot of great stuff in the tea world. What's on the tea blog today? Did you know that Indian tea farmers are upping their game? What about matcha mentos? A rare white tea in India? How about tea condoms? It's all here in the World Tea Podcast Top 8.5 tea news things! Want more tea podcasts and blogs? Check out our website: www.worldteapodcast.com Tea News Links 1. White Tea in India - http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/white-tea-enthusiasts-can-breathe-easy/article18788700.ece 2. India Estates don't want tea - http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/stressed-tea-estates-in-north-keen-to-use-land-for-other-crops-real-estate-117060500758_1.html 3. Kenyan Tea Condoms - http://nairobinews.nation.co.ke/news/kenyan-tea-bag-making-twitter-steamy/ 4. Chinese Longjing Photo Essay - http://theweek.com/captured/703111/wizards-chinese-tea 5. India's Dark Tea Underworld - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/05/lost-tea-plantation-indias-dark-underworld 6. India's Small Tea Farmers - http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/small-growers-near-half-of-indias-tea-output-mark/articleshow/58968306.cms 7. Matcha Mentos - https://www.thedailymeal.com/matcha-mentos-soon-be-availalble-japan/6317 8. Don't drink the plane water - http://www.businessinsider.com/airplane-tap-water-tainted-epa-faa-fda-flight-attendants-avoid-study-video-2017-2?r=UK&IR=T 8.5 Tea Infused Wine - http://www.kcbd.com/story/35584440/tea-infused-wine-comes-to-lubbock-on-monday