Tea

Watch: How tea is served in a synchronized manner at China’s Party Congress

Xi Jinping is the only leader whose cup is replaced rather than refilled. An attendant would bring Xi an extra cup, take away his old cup, and place the new one on his table. The reason for this remains unknown

Food Friday | Our love affair with afternoon tea

How did the humble afternoon cup of tea become such an iconic part of our daily lives? We examine the concept of afternoon tea and its universal appeal as a meal.

Pakistan university proposes novel idea to boost employment and reduce tea imports, promoting local drinks

This comes in the wake of a Pakistan minister proposing that people drink less tea on 17 June as the country had reportedly consumed tea worth Rs 83.88 billion in the fiscal year 2021-22

International, domestic buyers reject Indian tea consignments after pesticides, chemicals found beyond permissible limit

This comes at a times when the Tea Board is eyeing to ramp up exports to 300 million kg tea this year

International Tea Day 2022: History, significance and quotes; all you need to know

The day was first observed in New Delhi in 2005. In 2015, the Indian government proposed to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to expand the celebrations across the world

The sweet somethings of Cheeni Kum: How Tabu's tanginess makes perfect palette cleanser to Amitabh Bachchan's saltiness

In R Balki's 2006 film Cheeni Kum, Tabu and Amitabh Bachchan play lovers divided by age [34 vs 64], lifestyle choice [non-vegetarian vs vegetarian], and tastes [sweet vs bitter].

How Shoojit Sircar's Piku, Satyajit Ray's Aranyer Din Ratri transport me back to dining table, food escapades of my Bengali home

"Interestingly, Piku is obsessed with food in a way that's familiar to all upper-class Bengalis, but the obsession manifests through the constant talk of shit and diseases, which also, very honestly, is quite familiar to this group of people."

Iran to accept tea in payment for Sri Lankan oil debt

The barter deal will allow sanctions-hit Iran to avoid having to use up scarce hard currency to pay for imports of the widely consumed staple

Exploited for generations, tea garden workers struggle for land rights in Darjeeling hills, Terai, and Dooars

While tea ensured economic well-being for the Brit enterprises, it spelt doom for the local tribes

International Tea Day 2021: Significance and benefits of tea; all you need to know

Over the years, many varieties of tea have been developed including white tea, oolong tea, green tea, yellow tea, black tea, or dark tea