Blending, roasting & processing
The Tea Spot donates over 55,000 tea sachets to first responders in NY, CA and Texas
Doctors, nurses and staff at eight hospitals and medical centres will receive tea sachets for their break rooms, to support wellness and as a thank you for their work during the continued Covid-19 crisis.
Silk announces coffee date giveaway to support local roasters
Danone North America’s plant-based beverage brand Silk is helping support coffee roasters in the Denver and Boulder communities with a local giveaway.
Exit 11 Coffee expands to new drive-thru location
Despite current economic conditions in the US and all-round uncertainty for service industry businesses, Exit 11’s new location in Union, Missouri, is reportedly attracting new customers daily and has already cultivated a new group of regulars.
21 May — An international day to celebrate tea
Celebrated for the first time this year, International Tea Day offers the opportunity to recognise the importance of the tea industry, from seed to cup, to raise public awareness of the importance of the tea industry and its workers, and to improve the tea value chain.
Stefanos Domatiotis becomes brand ambassador for the Hemro Group
World Brewers Cup Champion, certified trainer of the Specialty Coffee Association and judge of many international competitions, Stefanos Domatiotis, has joined the Hemro Group as a new brand ambassador.
Probat Inc moves to expanded new facility
With over 110,000 square feet, Probat’s new facility is more than double the size of the company’s previous location, and will allow for the continued growth of Probat in North America.
Tea and Herbal Association of Canada celebrates International Tea Day with “SofaSummit”
To celebrate International Tea Day on 21 May, Tea and Herbal Association of Canada (THAC) president, Shabnam Weber, will host a SofaSummit and visit 13 countries and 14 time zones between 9 EST and 7:30 EST.
Bühler continues interpack plans with virtual trade show
Though this year’s interpack event is postponed, Bühler is inviting customers to join its virtual trade show from 11-15 May 2020.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Product news, Sustainability
Jing Tea launches its first spring 2020 tea, Baojing Gold
Baojing Gold is a floral, fresh and reviving single origin Chinese green tea.
Oceana Coffee joins with Happylicious to deliver to first responders
Oceana Coffee and Happylicious have teamed up to bring Bites of Happyness and fresh roasted Oceana Coffee to first responders of Palm Beach County as an afternoon pick me up.
Melitta donates profits from pour-over sales to help support baristas
Melitta USA has announced that it will be donating 100% of profits from the sale of its online pour-over products from April through June to Go Fund Bean, a virtual tipping platform to help baristas facing lost wages and unemployment as a result of Covid-19.
F Gaviña & Sons Inc partners with Terracycle in recycling initiative for flagship coffee brands
California-based F Gaviña & Sons has teamed up with international recycling company TerraCycle to offer coffee lovers a free and easy way to recycle single serve coffee pods and espresso capsules.
Cautious re-opening of Darjeeling Tea Estates after lockdown
The government’s decision to conditionally relax tea production in Darjeeling has brought a great relief for the producers. Although there are no Covid-19 cases reported among all 87 tea estates in Darjeeling so far, the West Bengal Government has instructed stringent rules.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Origins, Regulatory
ECropOrigin launches coffee connection application
ECropOrigin has announced a new application, The Coffee Connection Application (TCCA), which provides traceability and increases transparency to help verify authenticity throughout the coffee supply chain.