Origins
Covid-19’s effect on tea origins and production
Last week, the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada (THAC) held a two-day virtual North American Tea Conference under the theme, “The Present Reimagined.” The event offered a strong mix of presentations covering the impact of Covid-19 on Canadian consumption trends, consumer behaviour and purchasing patterns, as well as the pandemic’s effect on the global tea industry.
First virtual Singapore Speciality Coffee Auction draws in 100 bidders
100 bidders from 17 countries and regions joined the virtual Singapore Specialty Coffee Auction held on 1 October 2020.
Westholme Tea Company celebrates 10 years
To commemorate its anniversary, Westholme Tea Company will be officially launching new creative products from both of its co-founders.
Coffee year 2019-20 ends in surplus
Coffee year 2019-20 is seen ending in a surplus of 1.54 million bags.
Fair Trade USA announces #JustOneCup campaign
The nonprofit organisation has announced its #JustOneCup campaign to aid coffee farmers amid an unprecedented coffee crisis as the pandemic continues.
Half-year Cup of Excellence results provide huge hope for farmers
With record-setting prices for all of its last five auctions, Alliance for Coffee Excellence delivered over $3 million dollars in gross auction revenue for its combined 123 winning Cup of Excellence coffees.
ICO and IACO join forces to build resilience for Africa’s coffee sector
An emergency intervention programme has been created to alleviate the impact of coronavirus on Africa’s coffee sector.
First virtual Singapore specialty coffee auction attracts 45 producers
45 producers and 56 lots of specialty grade coffee will be joining the first Singapore (Micro-Lot) Specialty Coffee Auction organised virtually by the Singapore Coffee Association.
New genetic group of arabica coffee discovered in Yemen
Qima Coffee in partnership with Dr Christophe Montagnon from RD2 Vision has announced the discovery of Yemenia, which will be available in the upcoming ACE Qima Yemen private collection coffee auction.
ICO reports that August marks the second consecutive monthly rise in coffee prices
In its latest report, the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) revealed that all group indicator prices rose in August 2020 for the second consecutive month.
Pandemic delays Darjeeling first flush roll out in Japan
Established in Tokyo in 1985, Teej Co Ltd was one of the first companies to introduce the non-blended, garden-fresh teas to Japan. Teej started sell Darjeeling First Flush teas in early July, about two months later than usual, because of Covid-19-related delays.
New Starbucks traceability tool explores bean-to-cup journey
Starbucks’ new Digital Traceability tool takes customers on a virtual expedition to meet farmers, roasters and baristas and explore coffee-growing regions around the world.
Analysing Colombia’s internal coffee market price and the new Stabilization Fund
Colombia made history back in February when it officially launched the Coffee Price Stabilization Fund. The fund will aid the country’s smallholders who had been severely impacted by the commodity price collapse over the last few years, but the fund has a broader ambition than just propping up prices when commodity markets are low.
Nespresso invests in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s coffee revival
Nespresso has announced a long-term commitment to revive the DRC’s coffee industry under its Reviving Origins programme, with the launch of organic KAHAWA ya CONGO coffee in the US.