Japan
Raising the profile of Ceylon artisanal tea
Sri Lanka’s artisanal tea industry is small but growing as passionate producers revive old estates, create handcrafted teas and experiment with new varieties.
Nestlé Japan launches plant-based coffee lattes
The Nescafé plant-based latte range in Japan includes ready-to-drink beverages, soluble mixes and capsules.
UCC Coffee launches new coffee brand
The launch of the Ueshima Coffee Company brand brings Japan’s number one coffee to the UK for the first time.
Arabica prices rise in December per ICO’s latest report
According to the International Coffee Organisation’s latest report, prices for Arabica group indicators grew in December 2020, with the largest increase occurring for Brazilian Naturals.
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.
Coffee year 2019-20 ends in surplus
Coffee year 2019-20 is seen ending in a surplus of 1.54 million bags.
Blue Bottle Coffee launches first vending machine
Blue Bottle Coffee installed its first vending machine, Blue Bottle Coffee Quick Stand, in the Shibuya area of Tokyo, Japan on 7 August.
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.
Coffee prices rise in July after three months of decline
The International Coffee Organisation (ICO) reported that prices for all coffee groups rose in July 2020 following three months of declines, though the largest month-on-month increase occurred for Brazilian Naturals.
ICO reports coffee prices fall for the third consecutive month
In its June green coffee report, the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) announced that prices decreased for the third consecutive month.
Starbucks opens fifth Signing Store
Starbucks has opened its fifth Signing Store globally in Japan, located in Kunitachi City, Tokyo – a neighbourhood with a long history as part of the deaf and hard of hearing community.
Alliance for Coffee Excellence announces winners of 17th Guatemala Cup of Excellence
The competition awarded 30 Cup of Excellence winning coffees and eight National Winner coffees that represented five processes and 10 varieties.
Guinness launch limited edition coffee
To celebrate rugby and the current Rugby World Cup taking place in Japan, British brewery Guinness and coffee roaster Tiki Tonga have created a limited-edition coffee, 232 Brew.
Consumer trends driving coffee flows
A new Coffee Map from Rabobank has revealed five key themes shaping current and future coffee flows.