When buying loose-leaf tea, it should smell fresh and vibrant. Check the packet labels to check whether you’re buying a blend or single variety. If buying flavoured tea, check whether the ...

Growing luffa is an increasingly-popular way to produce your own sustainable, natural sponges in your backyard. The luffa ...

Luffa gourds are grown predominantly to be natural and sustainable sponges, however, the young fruits can also be harvested ...

Paris-based Palestinian designer Samer Selbak has created a collection of lighting made from the luffa plant dyed with vegetables. Named Luffa, the collection includes two pendant lights and a ...

The value of the green tea market globally is soaring and has been projected to exceed US$26 billion by 2028. Its rising popularity has been driven in part by a growing number of studies ...

The origin of loofahs is sometimes confused with that of sponges derived from ocean-dwelling animals. Natural loofah sponges actually come from the fruits of vine-growing Luffa plants. These plants ...

Brits love tea. It’s believed we drink 165 million cups every day. Trailing behind is coffee, with 95 million cups drunk daily. Sometimes we choose one over the other based on the belief it’s ...

Assam tea is a particular type of black tea known for its rich, malty flavor. It has several potential benefits, such as promoting brain health and supporting immune function. Other than water ...

Many people wonder whether hemp tea is safe — or legal — to drink, given that hemp comes from the same plant as cannabis. Hemp tea is well-known for its potential calming effects on the heart ...

As much a textural marvel as a refreshing drink, bubble tea is one of Taiwan’s most renowned cultural exports. The eponymous ‘bubbles’ aren’t the result of carbonation, but a pile of chewy ...

Or do you prefer a slightly less caffeinated nudge from a warm and gentle cup of tea? Whatever your preference, scientists have found that regularly drinking coffee or tea can provide a variety of ...