Asia
Firepot Nomadic Teas Opens First Tea Bar
Firepot Nomadic Teas opened its first brick-and-mortar concept on 27 April.
Synergy Flavours Acquires Italian Flavours Supplier, Janoušek
Synergy Flavours Inc, a leading supplier of flavours, extracts and essences for the global food and beverage industry, recently announced its acquisition of Janoušek, one of the world’s first suppliers of herbal extracts and natural flavouring and an expert in Italian flavour profiles.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging
ICO Reports Growing Divergence Between Arabica and Robusta Exports
In its April Coffee Market Report, the London-based International Coffee Organization (ICO) announced that global coffee exports amounted to 10.81 million bags in March 2018, compared to 10.91 million in March 2017, driven by decreased shipments of Arabica, particularly Colombian Milds.
Tea’s “Cheesy” New Topping
While not an avid tea drinker, I am a purist – I do not add any milk or sugar to my tea – nor do I like boba (bubble) teas so learning about the latest tea trend – cheese teas – caused me to cringe.
Colourful Cold Brews Debut at Starbucks in Asia this Spring
Starbucks stores in Asia are celebrating the arrival of spring with layered handcrafted coffee beverages featuring unique fusions of Signature Espresso and unexpected ingredients.
Coffee Market Recovers Slightly from December Slump
In its January report, the International Coffee Organization (ICO) announced that the coffee market recovered marginally from a sluggish December.
Peet’s Coffee Welcomes 2018 with a Golden Line Up
Peet’s Coffee announced a 2018 winter lineup influenced by turmeric, a flavourful and fragrant spice praised for its reputed health benefits.
Market Turns Negative as Robusta Prices Decline
The International Coffee Organization (ICO) reported that the coffee market reacted negatively as Robusta prices declined in November.
Starbucks Opens Reserve Roastery & Teavana Tea Bar in Shanghai
Starbucks opened its second Reserve Roastery today in Shanghai, three years after the inaugural Seattle Roastery.
SCA Acknowledges Mistakes and is Working to Improve
I’m not one to beat the proverbial “dead horse,” but sometimes coverage of a specific topic bears repeating, or follow up in this case.
Exports for Coffee Year 2016-17 Reached a Record 122.45M Bags
The International Coffee Organization (ICO), in its latest report, announced that while coffee year 2016-17 registered a decrease in its final month, total exports reached a record 122.45 million bags, 4.8% greater than the 116.89 million bags shipped in coffee year 2015-16.
Teavana Frozen Teas Debut Exclusively in Asia
Starbucks has introduced Teavana Frozen Teas, handcrafted beverages that combine Teavana teas and botanical blends with premium ingredients.
In Time for Fall, Starbucks Debuts New Flavours & Seasonal Cups
With the official arrival of fall this Friday (22 Sept), Starbucks is celebrating the flavours and colours of the season with the debut of new beverages and seasonally-designed cups.
Teas from Indonesia Strive to Regain Volume and Profile
With an ideal geographic allocation close to the equator, high peaks and volcanic soils, the tea plant is thriving in Indonesia, but is not profitable enough compared to other cash crops.