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Origins of tea: How its leaves moved the world

With each sip comes the distilled essence of centuries of history, tradition and humble yet remarkable influence

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Tea and sympathy

Tea and sympathy
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Curious Questions: The kiwi fruit is from China, and is China s national fruit — so how did it get its New Zealand-inspired name?

Curious Questions: The kiwi fruit is from China, and is China s national fruit — so how did it get its New Zealand-inspired name?
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Diarmuid Gavin: How to plant a rainbow of rhododendrons

In early summer, the Kerry countryside is alive with the purple blooms of Rhododendron ponticum. Originally introduced to Ireland in the 19th century as an ornamental, this shrub has become highly invasive and problematic as its dense growth smothers native flora and is hard to control. However, there are many garden-worthy cultivars that behave themselves and are a lush and beautiful spectacle from spring onwards.

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How the British Empire shaped the nation s favourite drink: From Victorian high society, to drug trafficking and war with China, what REALLY lies behind the humble cup of tea

New BBC radio programme Empire of Tea delves into how the drink established itself as Britain s national beverage. Above: Workers enjoy a tea break in the 1950s.

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