Indian companies have been making record numbers of foreign acquisitions recently -- creating many multi-national Indian-headquartered companies in the process. This article focues on Tata's acquisition activity. Didn't know that Tata now owns Tetley Tea, formerly a British company.

Quoted: Now Tata - after buying two British industrial icons in steelmaker Corus and Tetley Tea - has emerged alongside rival Indian producer Mahindra & Mahindra and US buy-out group One Equity Partners on Ford Motor's shortlist to buy Jaguar and Land Rover, its UK luxury marques.

There's now a Shinka Tea in Capitol Hill - right across from B&O.

If you like tea, you must check this place out. The owner is very knowledgeable. She will sit at your table to help you brew the tea and share her knowledge of tea with you.

Quoted: We carry a small line of select artisan teas from China and Taiwan. Each of our teas has been chosen for its ability to inspire. Please enjoy exploring our collection of tea—from green tea to black tea, to white tea, oolong, and pu-erh tea.

Pretty nice. They have free wi-fi, good atmosphere, and 150 varieties tea. Reminds me a bit of Moby's Teany in NYC.

I had the Cherry Rose green tea (#26)...highly recommended. They also have a good selection of desserts/breads from various Seattle bakeries.

http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=remedy+teas&near=Seattle,+WA

While the atmosphere was lacking...this ended up being a decent place to work. Kuan Yin is open late, has a great tea selection, has non-sugary food items (including samosas and soups), and reliable wi-fi. I'll work here again.

Quoted: Okay, so I admit, it's not the epitome of cute atmospheres or comfy chairs, but this place seriously rocks. For a coffee girl, the tea selection is slightly intimidating, but have no fear--they will ask you questions and find :your perfect tea" (and yes, it is almost always the perfect one). Free wifi (a must for the college crowd), and a no cell phone policy! YAY! Tea runs $4-5 for a whole pot.

More here: http://seattle.wifimug.org/index.cgi?TeahouseKuanYin

Gonna try this out soon.

Quoted: Brilliantly painted in tea green, this Capitol Hill cafe offers more than 150 organic teas, botanicals and blends.

We're trying this now!

this café my sister is talking about is owned by the singer "moby". check out the "our story" tab. even though these mail order prices are expensive, the in-café prices are very reasonable.