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Discovering the Modern South Asian Ritual of Making Chai

Remember the history, practice, and be creative.
Sujata Day July 13, 2022
Varnja, Estonia

Samovar House

Learn to drink tea like an Estonian at this museum.
food

How Traditional Teas Are Taking Root in the Blackfeet Nation

Activists and gardeners are growing medicinal plants for healthy brews.
Emilie Filou May 19, 2022
food

The Medieval Influencer Who Convinced the World to Drink Tea—Not Eat It

Caffeinated soups and chewing the leaves were once the norm.
Miranda Brown March 2, 2022
Gastro Obscura

Yaupon Tea

The mellow-buzz brew that once fueled Native Americans is making a comeback.
London, England

Café in the Crypt

This coffee shop lies hidden beneath a historic church.
Lake Louise, Alberta

Lake Agnes Teahouse

Take a hike to this remote, scenic tea stop in the Canadian Rockies.
parks

In the Canadian Rockies, High Tea Is Served at 7,000 Feet

Staff hike hundreds of varieties up the slopes.
Anne Ewbank October 4, 2021
List

15 Places Every Tea-Lover Should Visit Before They Die

Historic teahouses, rolling fields of Assam, and cups of fuchsia-hued brew made with volcanic water all await.
Diana Hubbell September 29, 2021
food

The Tea Sommelier Seeking Out China's Rarest Brews

Shunan Teng is on a mission to preserve and promote legendary teas.
Marina Wang June 23, 2021
culture

How to Have a Very German Tea Ceremony

In East Frisia, a different brew reigns supreme.
Olga Mecking May 26, 2021
Hakone, Japan

Amazake-chaya Tea House

This teahouse's specialty has been unchanged for over 400 years.
Glasgow, Scotland

Sir Thomas Lipton’s Grave

The final resting place of one of the most important figures in the world of tea.
food

How Chileans Turned British Tea Time Into a ‘Fourth Meal’

You might want to try it, too.
Mark Johanson May 14, 2020
trees

How to Turn a Walk in the Woods Into an Ancient Indigenous Kitchen Staple

Easy foraging can add a touch of the forest to your tea, stews, and even bath.
Luke Fater May 4, 2020
Hội An, Vietnam

Reaching Out Teahouse

Located off a bustling strip, a silent teahouse employs workers with hearing- or speech-related disabilities.
São Miguel, Portugal

Gorreana Tea Plantation

Europe's oldest still-operational tea farm also boasts a spectacular view.
Creedmoor, North Carolina

National Teapot Show

Artisans have been gathering in North Carolina since 1989 to show off whimsical takes on an everyday item.