Eighty magazine Issue 5

Eighty Magazine Issue 5: Exploring China's Green Kings and the Evolving Tea Landscape

• In this stunning 5th issue of Eighty Degrees by Infuse Tea, we set out on an adventure through four of the most famous, highly regarded Chinese green teas.
• These "green kings" are a part of tea lore, and we dive into their characteristics and place in culture.

Deconstructing the Coffee-Tea Rivalry

• Famous coffee expert James Hoffmann comes to help us understand why the rivalry between coffee and tea drinkers has been going on for so long.
• We get a better perspective on why each is liked and learn more about the subtleties that make people prefer one or the other.

Navigating the Pandemic Landscape

• Five businesses tell their story of navigating the pitfalls and opportunities that exist in today's global pandemic. We learn lessons through firsthand accounts of resilience and flexibility needed to succeed in these uncertain times.

Tea and Food Pairings

• We explore pairing teas with foods and offer a guide on how restaurants can incorporate a proper tea menu to enhance the dining experience. We explore the synergies and complexities developed as tea and cuisine come together.

Immersive Tea Experiences

• We take our readers along with us as we enter the heart of Kyoto, where we become acquainted with the fifth-generation metal craftsman, and into the forgotten fields of some ex-Soviet Union country, where a group of renegades is redefining the cultivation of tea.
• We also go into the high-altitude gardens of the Himalayas as we expose the characteristics found in these teas.

Celebrating the Art of Chinese Green Teas

At the center of this issue is an in-depth look at four of China's most famous green teas. We celebrate the history, methods of production, and sensorial experiences that make these teas remarkable.

Holistic Exploration of the Tea Landscape

• Eighty Degrees, Issue 5, desires to give an inside look into the evolving tea landscape with flair.
• From the cultural dynamics of the coffee-tea relationship to the fortitude of businesses trying to survive a pandemic, and from the art of the marriage of tea and food to the experiences of the tea-producing regions, this issue promises a multi-dimensional perspective on the ever-evolving world of tea.