World Sep 13 Matcha’s popularity has skyrocketed, but it was initially met with skepticism in the West By Rebecca Corbett, The Conversation
Science Jan 26 How to make the perfect cup of tea, according to chemistry "Steeped: The Chemistry of Tea" author Michelle Francl spoke to PBS NewsHour about the chemistry that goes into making and flavoring tea, and how to wield this “science of change” to brew yourself the perfect cup. By Bella Isaacs-Thomas
World Feb 12 Here’s the real story behind your cup of tea When you wrap your hands around a toasty cup of tea this winter, consider the source. Human rights groups allege tea-pickers worker in dangerous conditions. This week’s Shortwave investigates the claims. By P. J. Tobia
Sep 27 Watch President Obama outlines roadblocks with the Republicans, bu President Obama outlines roadblocks with the Republicans, but progress with Iran…
Politics Nov 08 Watch Tea Party Sen.-Elect Lee Vows to Vote Against Debt Limit Increase Judy Woodruff talks to Sen.-elect Mike Lee of Utah about how Republican congressional leaders will implement ideas from candidates who ran on a Tea Party platform of smaller government and reduced spending.
Oct 18 Watch Essayist Reflects on America’s Coffee Fixation The National Coffee Association found in 2000 that 54 per cent of the adult population of the United States drinks coffee daily and that among coffee drinkers the average consumption is 3.1 cups of coffee per day. Essayist Julia Keller… Continue watching