Tea
teapigs releases winter 2020 offerings
teapigs’ seasonal offerings this year include the return of its advent calendar, limited edition teas and new gift sets.
UK tea & coffee sector sees £1.2bn downwards revision
According to leading data and analytics company GlobalData, the sector has shrunk from £6.6 billion in 2019 to a Covid-19-adjusted forecast of £5.4bn by the end of 2020.
Jing Tea partners with new shopping app By Appointment
Jing Tea has partnered with the new By Appointment app to help its customers shop with confidence and enjoy a more personal shopping experience, while helping its store staff manage evolving government guidelines.
FEW Spirits and The Tea Spot team up for tea-based Rye Whiskey
The new product offering is a cask-strength rye whiskey proofed to bottling strength with cold-extracted tea.
Farrer’s wins three Great Taste awards
The Cumbrian tea and coffee company has been recognised in the national awards after entering for the first time.
Newby Teas unveils latest advent calendar design
This year, the brand’s iconic, 24-days Christmas Advent Calendar is in recognition of Newby Teas’ prestigious 20th anniversary.
teapigs wins 23 Great Taste Awards
teapigs announced they received a company-best total of 23 Great Taste Awards.
Orders boom for Lake District businesses after collaboration on tea-infused beer
Two pioneering women in the UK renowned for their artisan beers, coffee and teas, have joined forces to create a new brew.
USDA proposes strengthening organic regulations
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing comprehensive changes to its Organic Certification Program — regulations that may profoundly affect the coffee and tea industries.
European Speciality Tea Association launches TEA 101 course
European Speciality Tea Association has launched an online introductory tea education seminar, TEA 101, in collaboration with Australian Tea Masters.
The Republic of Tea wins two sofi Gold Awards
The Republic of Tea, leading US purveyor of premium teas and herbs, has received two 2020 sofi Gold Awards by the Specialty Food Association.
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.
Taylors of Harrogate partners with Engage to showcase sustainability credentials
UK, Leeds-based digital agency Engage has collaborated with tea and coffee company Taylors of Harrogate to develop an online content hub showcasing its work in sustainability.
Mittal Teas expands to UK market
Wholesale supplier and Indian tea garden aggregator, Mittal Teas, has expanded its operations to bring ethically-sourced Indian tea to the UK market.