Vanessa Facenda
‘First of its kind’ tea sustainability survey results are in!
T&CTJ collaborated with Firsd Tea to create what we believe was the ‘first of its kind’ tea survey to gauge sustainability perceptions of the tea industry.
Drink iced teas for good health, but they must be true teas
Iced tea can be the perfect summer drink, because even iced, true teas – not fruit or herbal teas – offer numerous health benefits.
Summer Fancy Food Show featured expanded coffee and tea presence
This year definitely represents the return of trade shows! The latest was the Summer Fancy Food Show, which took place at the Javitz Center in New York City (12-14 June) for the first time since 2019.
With today’s global supply issues, strong relationships are vital
In late April I attended the Journal of Commerce’s Breakbulk and Project Cargo Conference and while the global supply chain issues may be improving, the cliché, ‘it ain’t over ‘til is over’ is unfortunately true.
Tea is still top as a healthy beverage choice
Despite growing competition, tea is still one of the top choices for consumers when it comes to healthy beverages, especially among younger consumers, according to a recent survey of 2,005 Americans.
Finding more than coffee at the Specialty Coffee Expo
Thousands of coffee professionals, competitors and enthusiasts eagerly converged in Boston, Massachusetts last weekend (8-10 April) for the Specialty Coffee Expo. Judging by the excitement and energy amongst exhibitors and attendees, the Expo was back in ‘full force’ feeling very much like the ‘pre-Covid’ Expos.
SCA Expo returns in full force
In what most would agree was a ‘shell’ of its typical Expo, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) held its 2021 Expo in New Orleans, Louisiana last September – the first ‘in-person’ Expo since 2019 and much later than its typical April time frame. Now, the SCA Expo returns in full force – in Boston, Massachusetts – kicking off tonight with a Welcome Reception.
World Tea Expo and the Bar & Restaurant Expo – an interesting pairing
The 2022 World Tea Conference + Expo (WTE) was held 21-23 March in Las Vegas. Although it was the second show to take place ‘in-person’, for many it was their first one since 2019.
Creative thinking fuels brand innovation
The presentation by Dia Simms, CEO of Lobos 1707 Tequila, at the NCA Annual Convention, Fueling Your Brand, highlighted what it takes to build, lead and manage successful brands.
Understanding digital body language
In Erica Dhawan’s recent presentation at the National Coffee Association’s annual convention, she imparted rules that foster connection, build trust, and drive innovation in today’s hybrid workplace environment.
Closing Time: which cities have cafés that stay open the latest?
New York may claim to be the ‘city that never sleeps’, but is it really? Apparently not when it comes to late night cafés!
New survey reveals intriguing food and tea pairings among UK consumers
A new survey recently commissioned by Dorset, England-based Clipper Tea, delved into tea habits of 18- to 64-year-olds across the United Kingdom and uncovered some unexpected results.
Ports congestion and container chaos continues, but for how long?
The port gridlock and container bedlam that have been plaguing global supply chains could linger into 2023…
Where to find the best brew for the buck in the US
In its recent Best Coffee Cities in America 2022 report, Clever Real Estate analysed publicly available data from the US Census, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Numbeo, Google Trends, National Coffee Association, and Database USA to rank the 50 most populous metro areas in the United States from the best to the worst cities for coffee.