Teren Putri is a student of International Relations at Universitas Kristen Indonesia (UKI). She has a strong interest in diplomacy, particularly in exploring how everyday cultural practices, such as the enjoyment of matcha, can serve as a form of soft diplomacy and a medium to strengthen international relations. Her perspective reflects the idea that diplomacy is not limited to formal political spaces but can also be expressed through cultural interactions that connect people across nations.
This article traces how Indonesia’s everyday teh botol and the...
