Masaoki Sen, a Kamikaze Volunteer and Japan Tea Ceremony Grandmaster, Dies

A pilot who never flew on a suicide mission during World War II, Mr. Sen went on to become a grandmaster of Japan’s tea ceremony and used the platform to oppose all wars.

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Jobs, Tariffs and the 99-Cent Can of Iced Tea

Job growth has slowed dramatically in the city, food prices are up and businesses are passing along tariff costs. That has implications for AriZona iced tea.

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The Latest Casualty of Social Media Hype Is Your Matcha Supply

The powdered Japanese green tea is increasingly hard to find. Experts say its popularity on the internet is straining Japan’s tea industry.

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Jury Awards $50 Million to California Man Burned by Starbucks Tea

Michael Garcia, 30, underwent skin grafts on his genitals after a hot tea spilled on him in a Starbucks drive-through in 2020, his lawyers said.

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Tea Leaves Can Steep Away Lead, Study Finds

Researchers found that compounds in black and green tea leaves acted like “little Velcro” hooks on lead molecules.

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Do I Need to Worry About Microplastics in Tea Bags?

Not all tea bags shed them. We asked experts if it’s risky to use the ones that do.

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