Eighty magazine Issue 3

Eighty Magazine Issue 3: Exploring Vietnam, China, and Beyond's Vibrant Tea Traditions

• Welcome to the intriguing 3rd issue of Eighty Degrees, an Infuse Tea publication, which brings you on a journey to explore tea traditions worldwide.
• This issue takes you through exploring the rich and varied tea traditions of Vietnam, China, and more.

Reviving Snow Shan Tea

• We travel deep into Vietnam to rediscover the beautiful ancient art of Snow Shan tea, rivaling the most celebrated teas produced across the border in China.
• It's a story of resilience, skill, and innovation by local tea producers.

Tea and Food in the Land of Plenty

• Praised food researcher, food expert, and sinophile Fuchsia Dunlop shares with us exclusive knowledge of the connection between tea and food within the context of Chinese gastronomy. She provides a deeper understanding of the integral approach to tea consumption.

European Tea Habits and the Opium Wars

• We learn more about European tea habits and sail across the oceans to discover the bloody history between Britain and China, the outcome of which is the Opium Wars.

The Evolving Chengdu Tea Houses

• The city of Chengdu, steeped in tea culture, uncovers the origins and preservation efforts of its tea houses, how they are still an integral part of the local society.

Sip and Savor History and Landscapes

• Explore with us the Russian Revolution, walk through the bustling streets of Bangkok, and then discover the Shire Highlands of Malawi—each with its own flavor and stories of tea.

A Multifaceted Exploration of Global Tea Traditions

• Exploring teas with the ancient traditions of Vietnam, the cultural significance of tea in China, various European ways of practice, complex historical events that shaped the global tea trade, and the long-lasting legacy it sowed in different regions.

Infuse Tea's Eighty Degrees—Issue 3: An essential reading for tea enthusiasts, industry professionals, or for anyone who wants to enhance his or her understanding and appreciation of the rich tapestry of tea culture across the world.