Tea
Final days to share your opinion on tea sustainability
The survey, a collaboration between T&CTJ and Firsd Tea, aims to assess views of sustainability in the global tea industry. The final deadline for responses is 20 February 2022.
Clipper relaunches tea advent calendar
Ahead of the festive season, natural and ethical tea brand, Clipper, has relaunched its limited edition, variety box of organic teas for tea lovers across the UK.
Unilever unloads the bulk of its tea business for $5 billion
Unilever PLC announced it is selling most of its global tea business to CVC Capital Partners for €4.5 billion – approximately USD $5 billion.
Drink tea to good health across the ages
The adage, “drink to good health” apparently should have specified ‘drinking tea.’ A new report, commissioned by the Tea Advisory Panel (TAP), a division of the UK Tea & Infusions Association, shows how a simple cup of tea can “keep us happy and healthy from childhood to old age.”
Smith Teamaker releases new Merry Maker’s Punch for the holiday season
Smith Teamakers has released a plant-based sachet featuring a spiced hibiscus tea blend to create festive hot or iced beverages.
Teapigs celebrates nine years with Free Tea Day 2021
Over 350 stockists worldwide will be taking part in teapigs Free Tea Day, and giving away free tea at their café and delis.
Tea and Herbal Association mid-year meet up encourages the industry to Level Up
On 28 September 2021, the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada (THAC) hosted a two-hour virtual event, Level Up, to provide valued insights on international logistics, diminishing carbon emissions, and an overview of the consumer buying practices. Anne-Marie Hardie reports.
Westrock Coffee Company announces 100% responsibly sourced by 2025 goal
Westrock Coffee Company has announced its pledge to responsibly source 100% of the company’s coffee and tea by 2025.
Tazo Tea & SZA host Climate Week events
In celebration of Climate Week (20-26 September), Tazo Tea is hosting a series of climate justice-focused events, in partnership with singer SZA.
Twinings launches new foodservice exclusive range
Twinings is shaking up the UK market with the launch of a new ‘foodservice exclusive’ large-leaf pyramid range of teas.
Coffee vs tea vs soft drinks: what “CCB” do countries prefer?
I recently came across a study into caffeine consumption of 57 countries that examined the role caffeine plays in our diets and revealed what caffeine source each country prefers. The study, conducted by researchers in the Department of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Chicago, Illinois), used 2017 volume sales of caffeine-containing beverages (CCB) from London-based global market intelligence firm, Euromonitor International.
Disney is ‘mad about tea’
I devote a substantial number of blogs to new research and studies – more than I can count – and often feel the need to highlight that many of these studies are ‘observational’ rather than ‘clinical,’ which can often be a significant factor in the results and recommendations. The latest study that I’ve come across is also observational and one in which I would have happily participated! The Kent & Sussex Tea & Coffee Company has analysed Disney’s classic animated films frame by frame to assess its “tea obsession.”
The Tea Spot streamlines Canadian sales, offers special discount in honour of Canada Day
The Tea Spot now ships to customers in Canada with door-to-door tracking and duties/taxes paid upfront.
Harris Tea launches new ‘best of everything tea’ website
Harris Tea’s new TeaMarketPlace.com offers restaurant quality tea direct to foodservice operators, retailers and consumers seeking a direct source to purchase tea products.