International Tea Day: Spilling the Tea on Unusual Brews Around the World

International Tea Day: Spilling the tea on unusual brews around the world

Tea is the most popular drink in the world with billions of cups drank every day.

15 Tea Traditions From Around the World

Few beverages have shaped human culture quite like tea. From its origins in ancient China to its global presence today, this simple infusion of leaves and water has evolved into countless rituals that reflect the values, history, and social structures of diverse societies. Tea isn’t just a drink—it’s a connection to heritage, a moment of pause, and often a gesture of hospitality. Here is a list of 15 fascinating tea traditions from around the wo…

Tijuana, May 21. Tea is a millenary infusion that has its origins in India and China, and is the second most consumed beverage in the world and has become an important pillar of multiple cultures, relating to the spiritual and mystical. In the framework of International Tea Day, Jorge Díaz, who for 15 years has specialized in the preparation of the drink, mentioned that there are two varieties of the tea plant: Camelia Sinensis Sinensis, which c…

National average is almost the good of the world's growth, with an average growth of 13%, according to Euromonitor International known by the variety of plants, Brazil is a pole to be explored by the tea industry and infusion industry. Worldwide, about 2 billion people take tea regularly, whether hot or cold. According to Euromonitor International, the world's growth in tea consumption was 13% between 2013 and 2020. Already in national research,…

Teas are valued not only for their varied flavors, but also for their health benefits, especially for their antioxidant content. These compounds help neutralize free radicals—unstable molecules that the body itself produces and whose formation can increase with factors such as stress, pollution, poor nutrition and tobacco—which in excess can damage cells and favor the development of chronic diseases and aging. Among the many types available, gre…

The Matcha Debate: What This Ancient Japanese Tea Gets Right (and Wrong)

Matcha, with its vibrant green hue and centuries-old tradition, is often celebrated as a health-boosting superfood. But what exactly sets it apart from regular green tea, or even your morning coffee? Like green and black tea, matcha comes from the camellia sinensis plant. The difference lies in how it’s grown and processed. While black tea is fermented and regular green tea is simply dried, matcha is shade-grown for several weeks before harvest.…