When the mayor announced his proposal to ban sugar-sweetened drinks in portions over 16 ounces from New York City restaurants, many of my friends assumed Honest Tea would welcome the news as a public initiative to complement Honest Tea's long-standing commitment to marketing lower-calorie drinks.

WSJ: Seth Goldman: Mayor Bloomberg and Our 16.9-Ounce Tea

The housekeeper will, no doubt, welcome them with tea and freshly baked scones by a roaring log fire.

BBC: UK Politics

Utility officials say they welcome the involvement of tea party groups.

NPR: Tea Party Targeting Southern Co. Power Monopoly

The new Hilton Huanying and Starwood Personalized Travel programs aim to make Chinese tourists feel more welcome by providing in-room teakettles (versus coffee makers), Chinese tea, instant noodles and slippers.

BBC: Building bridges with breakfast