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Green tea makes global share gains
The global green tea market continues to trend in a positive direction, with signs of further development. The evidence supporting green tea’s improved status can be seen in areas of production, exports, and consumption in major domestic markets. By Jason Walker
Bringing black tea back into the spotlight
Although black tea dominates production in the global tea industry, consumption has been declining, however, it is essential for the health and sustainability of the global tea industry to have black tea consumption thrive once again.
Tea Gardens of Scotland debuts teas at Bvlgari Hotel
Nine Ladies Dancing and Frisky Rascal dance their way into the Bvlgari Hotel in Knightsbridge.
The complicated task of categorising ‘specialty’ tea
In a highly complex market, the Western specialty tea stakeholders are striving to achieve a unified operational framework for ‘specialty’ tea – a high added value segment – to ensure a level playing field for the global value chain.
Green tea is gaining ground in Europe
After centuries of black tea as the exclusive cup in Europe, a skillful marketing of green teas started in the 1990s, based on a health benefits strategy initiated by multinational tea majors in the mainstream market, together with a novelty origin approach launched by China in the premium segment.
Black tea remains trendy in Europe
After ending some 250 years of China’s imperial tea trade monopoly in 1842, Europeans have continued to drink black teas, but grown in their own colonial areas; the big buzz created by the arrival of green teas from China and Japan from 1980 onwards has boosted cup consumption but has not eroded the dominance of black tea.
Clipper Teas launches Green Tea & Mint infusion to mark Fairtrade Fortnight
Clipper Teas has launched its new Organic and Fairtrade Green Tea & Mint, in a large 80 bag pack, in time for Fairtrade Fortnight (21 February – 6 March).
Bigelow Tea introduces new offerings featuring recommended dose of Vitamin C
Bigelow Tea’s new Plus Vitamin C teas feature 100% of the recommended daily value of Vitamin C in just one serving.
ITO EN Launches plant-based energy drink matcha LOVE ENERGY +
The new functional beverage is powered by green tea catechin antioxidants, natural caffeine and L-Theanine.
Peet’s Coffee sees in the New Year with lineup of Golden beverages
Peet’s Coffee is delivering a boost of goodness with ginger and turmeric in its Golden beverage lineup, including a new Golden Tonic and returning favourite Golden Latte.
In these trying times, have a cup of tea
Have a scratchy throat? Feeling down? Have a cup of tea — it’s good for you both physically and mentally.
Minna launches fourth flavour of sparkling tea
US sparkling tea brand, Minna, has announced the launch of its newest flavour, Cherry Cacao Green Tea.
Newby Teas announces new Van Gogh collection
Luxury British tea brand, Newby Teas, has announced a collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.
Dunkin’ releases iced tea summer Refreshers
The new Refreshers drinks are made with iced green tea, flavoured fruit concentrate and B vitamins and come in two flavours.