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Coffee vs tea vs soft drinks: what “CCB” do countries prefer?

I recently came across a study into caffeine consumption of 57 countries that examined the role caffeine plays in our diets and revealed what caffeine source each country prefers. The study, conducted by researchers in the Department of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Chicago, Illinois), used 2017 volume sales of caffeine-containing beverages (CCB) from London-based global market intelligence firm, Euromonitor International.

Disney is ‘mad about tea’

I devote a substantial number of blogs to new research and studies – more than I can count – and often feel the need to highlight that many of these studies are ‘observational’ rather than ‘clinical,’ which can often be a significant factor in the results and recommendations. The latest study that I’ve come across is also observational and one in which I would have happily participated! The Kent & Sussex Tea & Coffee Company has analysed Disney’s classic animated films frame by frame to assess its “tea obsession.”

Exploring sustainability in a pandemic

A new research report has examined aspects of sustainability related to food and assessed how these issues affect consumer purchase behaviour. One of the findings is that consumers across all demographics are more concerned now about a farmer’s ability to make a living and support their family.

Celebrating the 2nd International Tea Day

It is hard to believe that a year has passed and tomorrow, we will be celebrating our second International Tea Day. The day itself is to “…promote and foster collective actions to implement activities in favour of the sustainable production and consumption of tea and raise awareness of its importance in fighting hunger and poverty.” (United Nations)

Can drinking coffee help your heart?

Drink up! Whether it is a single origin or a blend, a specialty brand or a grocery brand, hot or iced, brewed or espresso, the health benefits surrounding coffee consumption continue to be uncovered.

Was 2020 the year to be forgotten or not to be forgotten?

It is still a bit unfathomable, but we have now all been living in a Covid-19 world for a year! So, has it been a year to be forgotten or not to be forgotten? That is the question Shabnam Weber, president of the Tea & Herbal Association of Canada, asked at the opening of her state of the industry report during the World Tea Virtual Summit, ‘Strategies for Success,’ which took place 15-16 March.

T&CTJ has a lot planned for our 120th anniversary!

I referenced it in a blog earlier this year but did not really tout that in 2021, we are celebrating Tea & Coffee Trade Journal’s 120th anniversary! It is still hard to imagine reaching such a milestone, but we are extremely proud of this achievement, especially amid the challenging, odd, and unprecedented environment last year and this year. To honour the occasion, we have several exciting – and beneficial to our readers and advertisers – rollouts planned for this year.

Coffee as a conversation starter

Dolly Parton echoed the sentiment of millions of coffee drinkers when she referred to coffee as a “cup of ambition” in her classic song, 9 to 5. And for many consumers, coffee is just that — a caffeine “kick” or “fix” that they use to start their days or when they need a “pick me up.”

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