Tea
21 May — An international day to celebrate tea
Celebrated for the first time this year, International Tea Day offers the opportunity to recognise the importance of the tea industry, from seed to cup, to raise public awareness of the importance of the tea industry and its workers, and to improve the tea value chain.
Indonesia tea industry struggles against Covid-19
The Indonesia tea industry moves to an online tea auction amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
Tea and Herbal Association of Canada celebrates International Tea Day with “SofaSummit”
To celebrate International Tea Day on 21 May, Tea and Herbal Association of Canada (THAC) president, Shabnam Weber, will host a SofaSummit and visit 13 countries and 14 time zones between 9 EST and 7:30 EST.
Jing Tea launches its first spring 2020 tea, Baojing Gold
Baojing Gold is a floral, fresh and reviving single origin Chinese green tea.
Revising global consumer trends for 2020 amid Covid-19
According to Euromonitor International, Covid-19 will impact all top ten of its global consumer trends this year, and recently held a webinar to discuss how Covid-19 is affecting these trends.
Cautious re-opening of Darjeeling Tea Estates after lockdown
The government’s decision to conditionally relax tea production in Darjeeling has brought a great relief for the producers. Although there are no Covid-19 cases reported among all 87 tea estates in Darjeeling so far, the West Bengal Government has instructed stringent rules.
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teapigs adds new flavour to cold brew range and launches starter kit with water-tracking bottle
UK brand teapigs has introduced a new peach & mango flavour to its cold brew range, as well as launching a cold brew starter kit that comes with a water bottle to track water intake.
Davidson’s Organics expands Ayurvedic Infusions line
Davidson’s Organics is partnering with renowned Ayurvedic practitioners, Dr Suhas and Dr Manisha Kshirsagar, to extend its line of Ayurvedic-inspired functional teas.
The Colombo Tea Auction transitions to an e-auction
The Colombo Tea Auction in Sri Lanka has switched to an online platform as a countermeasure against the Covid-19 pandemic.
Having a (virtual) tea party…
The tea industry has routinely offered online training, but associations, schools and businesses have taken their virtual efforts to new levels amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tea origin responses to Covid-19 outbreak
The Tea Association of the USA has issued an update on origin tea countries’ responses to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Peet’s Coffee introduces botanical flavours for spring
Peet’s Coffee has announced its limited edition spring 2020 beverage lineup, inspired by floral flavours.
Westholme Tea to host its first annual Tea Harvest Festival
Westholme Tea Company, Canada’s first and only tea farm, is hosting its first annual Westholme Tea Harvest Festival from 29-31 May 2020, which will celebrate the company’s commitment to creating the most authentic tea culture experience in Canada.
‘The Sound of Tea’ performance to tour the UK
Yorkshire-based arts organisation Manasamitra is taking its latest innovative project on tour this spring, called The Sound of Tea.