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 ...

For the perfect cup of tea, does one add milk to boiling water, or the reverse? Neither, if new research in the journal Current Biology is to be believed. What must be prepared first, instead, are the ...

Could the secret to the perfect cup of tea be hiding underground? The complex flavors in a quality cup of tea are often attributed to the plant's leaves. But new research suggests that the taste of a ...

An American scientist found herself in hot water after suggesting Brits change how they make their tea, providing advice with a literal pinch of salt. "We want to ensure the good people of the U.K.

An American scientist claims she’s found the components that make for the perfect cup of tea, including using loose leaf tea and adding a pinch of salt in some instances, but that assertion is now ...

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 ...

Discover the secret to the perfect Indian chai: the precise amount of chai patti. Too much can lead to bitterness and jitters ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of omaha.com stories. Cancel anytime. LONDON — An American scientist has sparked a trans-Atlantic tempest in a teapot by offering Britain advice on its favorite hot ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Making the perfect cup of chai is a revered rite of passage in any Indian household. On paper, the process of boiling tea leaves and spices ...

For this article alone, we tested more than 70 teas — closer to 150 if you include all the teas tested leading up to this culminating story. (Getty Creative) With so many options, how do you choose ...