Origins
Sugimoto Tea Company increases production with new factory
Following increasing demand for high quality and authentic organic Japanese matcha, Sugimoto Tea Company has increased production through opening a second factory in Shizouka, Japan.
Tea Masters Cup to Debut in the US at World Tea Expo 2019
The Tea Masters Cup will have its debut in the US this year, with the first national qualifying round taking place at the World Tea Expo, 11-13 June in Las Vegas.
The next generation of coffee leaders enroll in illy’s Master program
illycaffè has opened its ninth academic year of the inter-University level one Master’s Degree in the Economics and Science of Coffee-Ernesto Illy.
ACE reschedules Cup of Excellence for 2020
ACE, the non-profit organisation which operates the Cup of Excellence, has announced that it has been forced to cancel this year’s Cup of Excellence, which was due to take place in Nicaragua.
ICO Award for Excellence in Coffee-Related Research: Call for papers
The International Coffee Organization (ICO) is now welcoming entries for the 2019 ICO Award for Excellence in Coffee-Related Research.
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Origins, Regulatory, Sustainability
Minor Figures launch double origin coffees
Minor Figures is expanding its range to include ground and whole bean double-origin coffees, to bring its pwn twist to the at-home coffee experience.
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Origins, Product news
Toby’s Estate opens in Bushwick, NY
Toby’s Estate, specialty roaster and retailer, has opened a second location in Bushwick, New York, US. The space will function as both a retail café, and an additional roasting facility to increase coffee production.
Single origin Matcha Japanese green tea and Matcha Shaker from Jing Tea
Jing Tea has launched a brand-new range: Matcha Japanese Green Tea and a Matcha Shaker to enable foodservice and consumers at home make pure matcha tea with ease.
How Coffee Auctions Evolved into the Modern Era
This month, T&CTJ is launching a three-part series on coffee auctions. The series will evaluate the history of coffee auctions and their modern influence on specialty coffee. Part one focuses on the history and evolution of the coffee auction.
Starbucks opens unique coffee sanctuary in Bali, Indonesia
Starbucks celebrates the journey of Indonesian coffee from seed-to-cup in a new one-of-a-kind coffee sanctuary in Bali.
For Burundi, failure to improve coffee production is not an option
Amid an unstable economy, Burundi is working to improve productivity in its coffee sector by strengthening its value chain and implementing better practices. By Gordon Feller
NuZee introduces Barista Collection of drip cup coffee
NuZee, a single serve pour over co-packer, has launched its new Barista Collection of premium, pour over drip cup coffee. The Barista Collection features coffee that is sustainably sourced, Fair Trade Certified, and all scored at 84 points or above. “The Barista Collection reflects NuZee’s core company values of providing a fresh, delicious cup of […]
Africa Dominates World Tea Exports, While Still Evolving
With Kenya leading, Uganda catching up, and Rwanda and Burundi continuing to invest, there remains growth potential to satisfy demand from established and new customers. By Barbara Dufrêne
TWG Tea Announces LTO Always Sakura Tea
TWG Tea has added Always Sakura Tea to its TWG Tea Spring 2018 Haute Couture Tea Collection.