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Debree: Tea Adventure Reflections

By Schuyler DeBree, Senior Defender - Duke Women's Soccer

DURHAM, N.C.-- Starting on May 7, I spent two weeks in Kenya, and one week in London, England. During the three-week trip, I conducted research on the tea industry through a case study of sustainable tea certifications in Kenya. I intend to write an honors thesis my senior year, and graduate with distinction from the Nicholas School of the Environment.

Usually the first question I get about my research, is ‘why tea?'

The Background

Last summer, I worked as a Research Intern for Dr.