Tea
China's troublemakers bond over 'drinking tea'
Mar 10, 2010 12:56 EST
Police harassment backfires as China's troublemakers bond over 'drinking tea' tales. Like the United States, China is having its own tea party movement, but this one has a very different agenda.
China's troublemakers bond over 'drinking tea'
Mar 10, 2010 12:48 EST
Police harassment backfires as China's troublemakers bond over 'drinking tea' tales. Like the United States, China is having its own tea party movement, but this one has a very different agenda.
UK court to rule on Russian tycoon's libel claim
Mar 10, 2010 04:38 EST
British court to rule on Boris Berezovsky's libel claim against Russian broadcaster. Britain's High Court is due to rule on a libel claim brought by self-exiled Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky against a Kremlin-owned broadcaster.
Starbucks tests larger iced drinks
Mar 02, 2010 17:55 EST
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Starbucks Corp <SBUX.O>, responding to customer demand for larger cold beverages, is selling 31-ounce (916.8 ml) iced teas and iced coffees in Phoenix and Tampa as part of a limited market test, the coffee chain said on Tuesday.
Summary Box: Coke buys bottler's N. Am. business
Feb 25, 2010 14:49 EST
Coca-Cola to buy largest bottler's North American operations; deal mirrors moves by Pepsi. THE DEAL: Coca-Cola is buying the North American operations of its largest bottler to control its own distribution and cut costs.
Ahead of the Bell: Dr Pepper Snapple at conference
Feb 17, 2010 06:39 EST
Dr Pepper Snapple to present at consumer analyst conference. Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. will present at a consumer analyst conference Wednesday in Florida.
Summary Box: PepsiCo 4Q profit up on snacks unit
Feb 11, 2010 14:54 EST
PepsiCo 4Q profit climbs on strength of snacks, expects bottler deal to close this month. THE RESULTS: PepsiCo Inc.'s fourth-quarter profit almost doubled on strength in its snacks business and overseas beverage operations. The U.S. drinks market remained weak as consumers switch to healthier juices and teas or curb their spending.
Earnings Preview: Coca-Cola 4Q results
Feb 08, 2010 10:21 EST
Coca-Cola expected to report gain in fourth quarter as it launches plan to reinvigorate itself. NEW YORK P) ? Coca-Cola Co. reports earnings for its fiscal fourth quarter on Tuesday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.
Herbal use common among pregnant women in U.S.
Jan 26, 2010 17:08 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Roughly 1 in 10 pregnant women in the U.S. expose their unborn baby to herbal products, according to a new study.
Exercise, green tea may lessen breast cancer blues
Jan 22, 2010 14:46 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Depression is a major health issue for breast cancer survivors, but new research hints that regular exercise and drinking green tea may help.
Auction helps cover $8M debt of NYC landmark
Jan 15, 2010 17:11 EST
Auction helps cover $8M debt of NYC landmark Tavern on the Green. A court-ordered auction of the glitzy decor at New York City's Tavern on the Green has raised millions of dollars to cover the bankrupt restaurant's $8 million debt.
FTC Wins Case Against Marketers of Unproven Weight-Loss Products
Jan 12, 2010 19:00 EST
$2 million fine ordered in case of diet tea and Bio-Slim patch. The marketers of an herbal tea and a diet patch have been ordered to pay nearly $2 million to the Federal Trade Commission for making deceptive claims that both products would let users to lose weight quickly without diet or exercise.
Tea may prevent endometrial cancer, but needs study
Jan 08, 2010 16:40 EST
TORONTO (Reuters Health) - Tea may protect against endometrial cancer, but more research is needed before it's clear if the antioxidant-rich beverage offers a real benefit, a recent analysis found.
ConAgra sues Dean Foods over Swiss Miss trademark
Dec 31, 2009 10:50 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - ConAgra Foods Inc <CAG.N> has sued Dean Foods Co <DF.N>, saying the dairy processor's Swiss Premium teas infringe its trademark for Swiss Miss hot cocoa products.
Feeling old and blue? Green tea may help
Dec 18, 2009 11:05 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Elderly men and women who sip on several cups of green tea a day may be less likely to have the blues, hint findings of a study from Japan.
Travel Picks: Top 10 places to enjoy a cup of tea
Dec 11, 2009 02:09 EST
SINGAPORE (Reuters Life!) - Fancy a cuppa? From highbrow salons to highland plantations, Lonely Planet lists the world's best places to have a cup of tea in its "1000 Ultimate Experiences" guide. This list is not endorsed by Reuters.
Emergency landing on tundra as smooth as runway
Nov 20, 2009 12:37 EST
Air taxi emergency landing in Alaska smooth as runway; pilot kept his cool on tundra. An air taxi with eight people aboard made an emergency landing on tundra when the engine failed near Alaska's Bering Sea coast.
Japan's Obama town ecstatic over presidential mention
Nov 13, 2009 19:00 EST
US President Barack Obama charmed his Tokyo audience on Saturday with references to green tea ice cream, Japanese traditional hospitality and, of course, the small town that bears his name.
Japan suspect in Briton's murder refuses food: police
Nov 12, 2009 19:00 EST
Japan's only suspect in the killing of a 22-year-old British woman, who was arrested this week after two years on the run, has refused food for more than two days, police said on Friday.
Couture comes to the tea cup through luxury blends
Nov 12, 2009 02:05 EST
SINGAPORE (Reuters Life!) - Haute couture has come to the tea cup, with a luxury tea retailer launching collections to complement the colors, scents, trends and tastes of each season.
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- Egypt arrests Israeli journalist along the border
- ESPN's Erin Andrews' stalker to get sentence in LA
- Official: Pentagon probing alleged spy operation
