It’s Time We Talked About Tea – Properly

Issue 1 marks the beginning of Eighty Degrees — a magazine created to help you explore the basics, origins, and cultural depth of tea.
We’ve spoken with farmers, producers, retailers, specialists, and artists to gather diverse perspectives on the world’s most consumed beverage.

Tea as Culture, Not Commodity

Tea is deeply embedded in the rituals, values, and histories of societies around the world.
This issue takes a global view — showing how tea represents far more than what’s in your cup.

From the Fields of China – Visiting a Dragon Well Farmer

Travel with us to the source of one of China’s most iconic teas — Long Jing (Dragon Well).
We meet a farmer keeping tradition alive while adapting to modern challenges.

Preserving Historic Teas & Origins

What happens when a tea’s identity is at risk of being lost?
We look at the fight to protect historic cultivars and maintain cultural integrity in the face of mass production and global demand.

A New Book from a Master Photographer

Explore a new release that captures the visual poetry of tea through the lens of an award-winning photographer, blending aesthetic beauty with storytelling.

Revolutionary Branding – From Australia to the World

Discover the origins of a modern tea brand that disrupted expectations, putting design, attitude, and transparencyfront and centre — and gaining international attention.