A new study has revealed the pivotal role of theanine, a unique amino acid, in the early growth and development of tea ...

Making tea is easy. Basically, all you need is a drinking vessel, hot water and plant bits. I prefer loose-leaf tea over ...

The acid growth theory states that the auxin-induced acidification of plant cell walls causes their expansion. A model now suggests that excessive acidification leads to growth inhibition ...

Some of the newest Bay Area coffee and tea spots are pushing the creativity envelope, offering drinks such as Corn Lattes and ...

Use loose-leaf tea. “Loose-leaf tea may be more potent than tea bags,” says Jennifer House MSc, RD, a family dietitian and founder of First Step Nutrition. For brewing loose-leaf tea, make sure to ...

It is a herbal tea made from the leaves and stems of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. The leaves are typically dried over a fire, then steeped in hot water to make the tea. It is traditionally ...

The partial pause is likely to only affect Intel’s new plant and not its existing operations. The company, which employs about 14,000 workers, will also be reducing its headcount by about 15% in ...

We've sorted this list to help accommodate those who need plants that thrive in low light and plants that need less watering for those of us who are frequently out of town -- or forget to water ...

Big tea bag brands tend to have loyal followings, but our taste test reveals it's worth trying supermarket own-brand options as you might be pleasantly surprised by what you discover. We asked 79 tea ...

Now is a good month to plant early potatoes and sow hardier veg like beetroot direct outdoors. Hardy annuals such as cornflowers and poppies can also now be sown direct outside, where they are to ...