Features
Entering the age of lavender
Lavender has long-been valued in herbal medicine for its health benefits. Now, the coffee industry is embracing the popular relaxation ingredient and the resulting beverages are quickly finding fans. By Vladislav Vorotnikov
The Global Tea Report 2024
T&CTJ’s annual Global Tea Report examines how, despite an underlying good demand for premium tea, the continued oversupply of mainstream teas is eroding producer revenue and affecting quality. By Barbara Dufrêne
Promising new green tea markets offset maturing ones
Although consumption in China and Japan has declined over the past few years, it has been offset by consumption growth in new markets such as Africa, India, Europe and North America. By Eugene Gerden
South Korea’s coffee market: optimistic yet intensely competitive
With one of the world’s highest coffee consumption per capita, South Korea lures the best coffee chains in business to the local market. Although, success is not entirely guaranteed. By Vladislav Vorotnikov
Technologies that meet the challenges facing coffee
In an exclusive article for T&CTJ, patent attorney, Andrew Tindall, explains how embracing technology has the potential to improve yields, profits, and conditions for producers whilst maintaining quality.
Strengthening organic enforcement: impact on the organic tea supply chain
The USDA Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule took effect last month and its implications will be felt throughout the entire organic tea supply chain. By Jason Walker
Cold brew experiences growth in the UK market
While cold brew coffee is already a strong category in the US, it is at an earlier stage in the UK. Preferred by younger consumers, cold brew is growing quickly and has untapped potential throughout the UK. By Kathryn Brand
Strengthening the coffee community: collaborative roasting
From producer to roaster, collaborative roasting spaces are strengthening the supply chain while also providing the opportunity to experiment with new technology and equipment. By Anne-Marie Hardie
Tea Sustainability Survey 2023: progress, apprehension & priority concerns
This second and final story based on the results of T&CTJ and Firsd Tea’s second tea sustainability survey explores sustainability in terms of its impact on people on a more personal level. By Jason Walker
Clipper Tea: unwavering in its mission to offer quality tea
In an exclusive interview with T&CTJ, Daniel Parr and Hayley Murgett of Clipper Tea, discuss the brand’s approach to consistently delivering a quality cup of tea and driving the value back into the beverage. By Anne-Marie Hardie
Mexico wants its top ten coffee status back
With an intense focus on growing domestic consumption and exports, Mexico aims to reclaim its position among the world’s top coffee producers. Its tea industry, although small, also shows growth potential. By Eugene Gerden
Navigating the ambiguous realm between premium and specialty tea
Unlike specialty coffee, the definition of specialty tea is far more illusive, especially when distinguishing it from premium tea. By Kathryn Brand
When tea is not a tea: non-Camellia sinensis ‘teas’
Alternative plants that live in that space between Camellia sinensis and herbals/botanicals, and brewed similarly, offer enormous potential, both revenue- and health-wise. By Vladislav Vorotnikov
Using automation to overcome production roadblocks
More coffee and tea companies are turning to automation in warehouses to not only improve efficiencies but also as a solution to labour shortages. By Tom Egan