Britain's favourite tipple faces big challenges over coming decades, writes Ann-Marie Brouder. A new report sets out the challenges and proposes sustainable solutions to keep the 'cup that cheers' on the nation's tables.
… Tea - a 'hero crop' for our times? Ann-Marie … Comment Food Farming Forests Corporations tea-plantation-watering.png Britain's … the 'cup that cheers' on the nation's tables. Tea is big business: three billion cups of it …
Mountain gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest are at risk from tea plantations that would obliterate the adjacent Kafuga Forest, a vital buffer zone for local people, writes Richard Sadler. Deprived of foods, herbs, medicines and clean water from the forest, human pressure on the gorillas would inevitably increase, and expose them to potentially lethal diseases.
… Uganda: Save Kafuga Forest and gorillas from tea plantations Richard Sadler | 27th January … Bwindi Impenetrable Forest are at risk from tea plantations that would obliterate the … forest for farming. A group of more than 250 tea growers, backed by district government …
The Tea Party of Miami put up a convincing demo last week to oppose a 'land grab' that would see 46,000 acres of sugar farm land restored for Everglades conservation. Just one problem - the 'protestors' were actors each being paid $75 for the two-hour shift.
… Tea Party's fake protestors for Big Sugar … Waste Water big-suar-protest.jpg The Tea Party of Miami put up a convincing demo … Palm Beach Post the protest was sponsored by Tea Party of Miami and Florida Citizens …
India's tea capital, Assam, has been hit by devastating floods for the second time in three years, writes Sneha Krishnan. But the government has failed to address key environmental issues like deforestation and soil conservation, or involve local communities in developing solutions. So ever more fertile land is lost to erosion, and millions of the country's poorest people suffer.
… Forests morigaon-dist-300612-cut.jpg India's tea capital, Assam, has been hit by … and poor working conditions on local tea plantations, while armed conflicts between … even more unstable. Perfect conditions for tea - and flooding Assam is best known for its …
Essential oils and plant extracts can zap zits without causing lasting damage to your skin or the planet
… use a gentle plant product on your skin, like tea tree oil, it’s antiseptic and it also … Atkinson says. Witch hazel, thyme, calendula, tea tree and lavender have natural antiseptic … ‘A face wash can be made by making a strong tea or infusion from either dried or fresh …
Try some of the UK's best cuisine, learn from top chefs and debate the future of our food at this annual gathering of food greats in London's Earls Court
… and controversial food issues, a ‘Mad Hatters Tea Party' serving cream-teas in a re-created Cornish garden and … more to look out for. Tregothnan, The Cornish Tea Garden It sounds unbelievable but …
When a Victorian tea party took over Heathrow's Terminal 1 earlier this year, it was a clear sign that environmental campaigning had taken a large step away from time-worn methods of protesting.
… TheWinningArgument_MAIN.jpg When a Victorian tea party took over Heathrow's Terminal 1 … of Climate Rush, organisers of the Heathrow tea party observes that if marching worked we …
A new photographic exhibition - Made in Coorg - looks at what life is like for the coffee growers of the Coorg district of southern India, where the highly fertile land is increasingly sought after for larger plantations and tourism projects
… And Drink Coffee India Plantation Farmer Bean Tea Indigenous Kodava Coorg Cotton Farmer … India’s rural economy is dominated by tea and cotton, so the coffee farmers are …
Whether it’s tiredness, stress or winter skin, Green Living Editor Ruth Styles has some super speedy suggestions – and no chemicals involved
… NHS , it’s one to approach with caution. Instead, swap stimulants such as coffee and tobacco for organic chamomile tea and try doing yoga breathing exercises … a long haul solution, try a tummy flattening tea fortified with bloat-beating herbs such as …
Combining great nightlife and delicious organic food with a fascinating past and friendly locals, Belfast is the perfect place for a British weekend break
… Pick of the bunch though, is the afternoon tea at the Merchant ; the eating of which is … best lemon macaroons in the world; afternoon tea - Merchant style - is a real treat. Better still, all the teas and coffees available are fair trade and …
Concerns arise over 'Fairwashing' and the need for increased vigilence from the Fairtrade Labelling Organisation in order to acheive trade justice.
… volumes of commodities such as coffee and tea meant that plantations, as opposed to … politics,’ he said. ‘Changing the world one tea-cup at a time is not enough. We should …
I had always wondered what it was like to work at a supermarket checkout. So when I stumbled upon an article about a Tesco scheme called Twist – short for Tesco Week In Store Together – I took my chance.
… to the toilet, poured a cup of free canteen tea and drunk it, it was time to be back on … was recommending as a minimum wage. Neither tea breaks nor lunch breaks were paid. Yes, I … with an hour off for lunch and two 15-minute tea breaks), I was virtually brain dead and …
The mighty Grocery Manufacturers Association is to sue Vermont for making food companies label GMOs in their products. Ronnie Cummins calls on all concerned consumers to boycott GMA companies and products - starting with their 'traitor brands' ...
… the GMA when they buy brands like Honest Tea, Kashi, Odwalla and others whose parent … Frappucino Coca-Cola ($3.2M) - Honest Tea, Odwalla Nestle ($3M) - Gerber Organic, Sweet Leaf tea Kraft/Mondelez ($2.4M) - Boca Burgers, …
Wangari Maathai’s Nobel prize-winning activism has thrust the environment to the forefront of the global security agenda
… Land Kenya Nobel Peace Prize Woodlands Africa Tea Community Agribusiness International … replaced forests with cash crops, mainly tea and coffee, and continued … her hands in front of her as she describes teaching the women to ‘hold onto the blessings …
From the DIY ‘treebog’ to the solar powered fairy lights, bell tents and yurts, Suffolk’s Alde Garden is the perfect place for an eco-friendly weekend break. Rachael Stubbins paid a visit
… solar powered fairy lights were turned on and tea lights were lit. It’s quite wide and very … the twinkling fairy lights and flickering tea lights but was a bit cold. I ended up …
Stressed out and living for the weekend? Breaking free may be easier than you thought...
… science of political economy... is that which teaches nations to desire and labour for the … dogs for elderly or terminally ill people, tea drinkers could organise intergenerational tea parties and gamblers could be helping …
It’s fair to say that we have our share of robust discussions in this office. Opinions get aired, fingers get pointed, occasionally voices get raised. It’s all in a good cause. Setting the world to rights isn’t always a civilised tea party.
… the world to rights isn’t always a civilised tea party. Most of what we talk about is …
Crack open the champagne and bring out the bunting: Ruth Styles looks at green ways to throw a suitably stylish Royal Wedding shebang
… starting in 1919 when Brits threw ‘Peace Teas’ to celebrate the signing of the Treaty … severe allergic reactions in some people. Instead, make your icing from organic, Fairtrade … for the environment or for your health. Instead of buying party food, try making it …
With a talent for breathing new life into what most of us would regard as junk, designer, Erik Zwaga, has taken the art of upcycling to new heights
… Not for Zwaga, the twee organic cotton tea towels and natural hemp mats that make up … of the eco-friendly homeware on offer. Instead his recycled pieces, ranging from prints …
The East India Company was the first multinational corporation - until its abuse of power caused a public backlash. Nick Robins examines its legacy to reveal how it set the corporate blueprint for today's firms to operate unchecked
… But their purpose was not to trade. Instead they sought justice from the most … of pounds of Bohea, Congou, Souchon and Pekoe teas flowed west to Britain, Europe and the … Desperate to find a way of paying for the tea trade without exporting bullion, Warren …
Getting away for a weekend with friends doesn’t have to cost the earth and it certainly doesn’t mean having to splash out. Greentraveller has some eco-friendly suggestions
… your friends to a weekend of bushcraft, cream teas and champagne in a secluded woodland …
If you go down to Barnes today you're in for a big surprise. The sterile concrete of a former reservoir has been turned into a world renowned haven for birds and wildlife. Bridget Nicholls wises a happy fifth birthday to the London Wetland Centre
… to the mother ship in Slimbridge and asked to tea with Sir Peter Scott and his wife … of its kind and has amazing potential to teach the world how to construct wetlands in …
We get an entertaining selection of press releases each week at the Ecologist. Recently, however, amid claims for the greenest 4x4s ever, vegan-friendly breastmilk ice cream and strip-mining with a heart, one stood out.
… and start sucking, chewing and snorting instead. Anti-smoking campaigns and smoking bans … loose leaf or in pouches that look like small tea bags. May be placed between the cheek and …