India
The misty tea estates of Munnar
Although lesser known than world renown Assam and Darjeeling, the Munnar region of India produces 27 million kg of tea per year.
Brazil’s São Mateus Agropecuaria wins top award at the 2023 EIICA
Brazil wins ‘Best of the Best Award’ while Guatemala wins the Coffee Lovers’ Choice Award at the 8th edition of the Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award.
Robusta prices hit near record highs in August
The International Coffee Organization reports that Arabica-Robusta price movements recouple in August — Robustas remain at near record highs.
World Coffee Research releases new Robusta variety catalogue
Robusta farmers have a new open-access resource at their fingertips—World Coffee Research’s (WCR) Robusta Variety Catalog, which is available in English and Spanish, and profiles 47 robusta varieties.
April coffee prices rise on the heels of decreasing exports
In its latest report, the ICO stated that the I-CIP expanded to 178.57 US cents/lb in April 2023, supported by decreasing exports.
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
Focus on sustainability in packaging intensifies
Brand owners embrace environmentally friendly materials and practices. By Jorge Izquierdo
Coffee prices stabilised in January, with a slight decrease
Amid fluctuations and a slight price drop, the I-CIP picked up in January.
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 at a crossroad
T&CTJ’s annual Global Tea Report, reveals that after more than two years of disruptions severely affecting production, supply chain logistics and out-of-home consumption, tea market operators are taking stock to move forward in 2023.
Coffee prices slip but prices exceed 2021 calendar year average
The ICO reports that average prices for all coffee group indicators decreased in October 2022.
Arabica prices slip while Robustas record an uptick in final month of CY 2021/2022
ICO’s I-CIP remains range bound since March 2022, averaging 197.13 US cents/lb for the seven months ending in September.
Coffee prices fall back below 200 US cents/lb in July 2022
The ICO Composite Indicator Price (I-CIP) was down 5.7% from June to July 2022, averaging 190.82 US cents/lb for the latter.
Teabox celebrates tea picking community with Kalpana 2022 First Flush Teas
Indian premium tea brand Teabox’s 2022 First Flush harvest is dedicated to Kalpana, the tea pickers that bring the drink to tea lovers across the world.