Covid-19’s effect on tea origins and productionLast week, the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada (THAC) held a two-day virtual North American Tea Conference under the theme, “The Present Reimagined.” The event offered a strong mix of presentations covering the impact of Covid-19 on Canadian consumption trends, consumer behaviour and purchasing patterns, as well as the pandemic’s effect on the global tea industry. Business, Origins
Pandemic delays Darjeeling first flush roll out in JapanEstablished 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. Origins
Jing Tea launches new organic first flush darjeelingJing Tea has launched its single garden Organic Darjeeling First Flush Supreme, a spring 2020 tea that was delayed prior to its journey to the UK due to Cyclone Amphan in Eastern India. Product news
Cautious re-opening of Darjeeling Tea Estates after lockdownThe 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. Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Origins, Regulatory
WaterAid and Twinings join forces to improve tea plantation communitiesWaterAid and tea company Twinings have joined forces to transform the lives of 4,000 people in Darjeeling through access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. Business, Origins, Regulatory, Sustainability
Jing Tea launch new award-winning first flush DarjeelingTea company Jing has discovered its new Darjeeling tea through a competition introduced to support, develop and celebrate India’s tea industry. The Darjeeling region has over 150 years of tea making history and grows a selection of uniquely fragrant teas. The first flush harvest takes place in late March and is the very first plucking […] Blending, roasting & processing, Origins, Product news
