Eighty magazine Issue 4

Eighty Magazine Issue 4: Delve into the Power of Terroir and the Evolving Global Tea Landscape

• In this captivating 4th issue of Eighty Degrees by Infuse Tea, we are given a multifaceted look into the tea world. Delve into details from the power of terroir to the intricacies of tea traditions in this issue.

The Power of Terroir

• Rie Tulali is a global tea expert and discusses the deep power of terroir's impact on tea. We learn why knowing where your tea comes from and how it was grown is vital to genuinely appreciate its quality and uniqueness.

The World's Most Impactful Tax Cut

• Delve into the fascinating history of a pivotal tax cut that created a revolution that would, at the end of the day, alter global tea trade and consumption patterns.

Reimagining British Tea Culture

• Jonathan Nunn asks us to consider the merits and potential pitfalls of the traditional British tea culture and think about what it even is to drink this way and what that would seem like to outsiders.

Ancient Tea Trade Routes

• Michael Freeman takes us on a journey of discovery into ancient trials and trading routes that achieved the spread of tea within and without China. We explore the rich history and global interconnectedness of this beloved beverage.

The Mystery of Tea Aromas

• We go in-depth on the complex world of tea aromas and flavors, engaging with olfactory expert Carine Baudry to understand better the sensorial experiences that can come from the ritual of drinking tea.

Immersive Tea Experiences

• Follow us on a walk through the old streets of Rangoon in search of traditional Burmese tea, laphet yay, and take a tea road trip deep in remote Laos with a monk, uncovering the unique characteristics of these regional tea traditions.

A Holistic Exploration of the Global Tea Landscape

• Infuse Tea's Eighty Degrees—Issue 4 is a multilayered look at the world of tea, with a discussion on the power of terroir, the dynamics of historical events, the subtleties of cultural tradition, the complexity of sensorial experiences, and the immersive journeys that outline the global tea landscape.