African massage
Several East African countries are among the world’s biggest tea producers. In Burundi, I travelled along the shores of Lake Tanganyika to the Tanzanian border, gazing across the water towards...
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Pastry chefs at the École du Thé
Part of the tea sommelier’s role is to host tasting sessions for pastry chefs. Tea can be used like a spice in the kitchen: single-origin teas and flavoured blends can...
Contemplation and calm
In Japan, with cherry blossom season in full swing, it’s a time for contemplation. People travel from far and wide to admire the trees covered in blooms and take selfies...
A legendary tea
Harvesting of the legendary Darjeeling teas begins every year in early March. But what makes Darjeeling so special? It is grown on vast estates that were planted by the British...
Fair wages
Picking tea by hand is labour-intensive, and the question of how to fairly compensate tea pickers concerns everyone. Some teas sell at high prices that can cover fair pay for...
Stand-out shoots
Kenya’s famous purple tea, developed by the country’s largest tea research centre, is characterised by its contrasting foliage. While the older leaves retain the familiar green colour of camellias, the...
Des pousses identifiables
Au Kenya, le fameux cépage violet qui a été mis au point par le plus important centre de recherche du pays se caractérise par un feuillage contrasté. Si les feuilles...
Kenya, an unsung champion
Kenya is the world’s leading tea exporter. Although China and India produce more, both countries consume a significant proportion of their own tea, unlike Kenya. The East African country’s soil,...
Purple tea is a source of pride for Kenya
Purple tea is part of Kenya s identity. The colour refers to the tea variety rather than the way the leaves are processed. The cultivar is easy to spot while walking...
The tea route
Tea is more than a drink; it’s a way of life, a journey and a path. There is no need to hurry. Take your time to look around you. The...