While the history of tea's origin is riddled with legend, it's important to understand the differences between tea varieties. While black tea may seem like it is all the same, there are subtle flavor ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Drinking three cups of tea a day could extend your life, according to a study from Sichuan University in Chengdu, China published in The Lancet Regional Health — Western Pacific. Researchers surveyed ...

A freshly brewed mug of tea is the product of many serendipities: ancient human ingenuity, meticulous harvesting, global trade and a whole lot of chemistry. In her new book “Steeped: The Chemistry of ...

From birthdays to bad news, making tea is the British response to every situation. But do you know the real reason why the British drink tea? For Brits, tea isn’t just a daily habit—it’s practically a ...

LONDON — The combination of tea and salt has again threatened acrimony between the United States and Britain. Just as the Boston Tea Party caused outrage in the 18th century, when a shipment of the ...

Why: Sweet Peas Tea Room has been open at its new location for nine months. Owner Sharon Harbeck and her daughter, Chantelle, operate the tea room Wednesday through Saturday during the afternoon hours ...

Tea is one of the world’s oldest beverages, and for centuries, people have been perfecting the art of making it. And for truly delicious tea, you need the right tools and equipment. Sure, steeping and ...

The joy of catching up with friends and family over elaborate tea sessions at home are the kind of days most of us look forward to. To make it an even more memorable experience for your guests, how ...