Japan
ICO reports coffee prices fall for the third consecutive month
In its June green coffee report, the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) announced that prices decreased for the third consecutive month.
Starbucks opens fifth Signing Store
Starbucks has opened its fifth Signing Store globally in Japan, located in Kunitachi City, Tokyo – a neighbourhood with a long history as part of the deaf and hard of hearing community.
Alliance for Coffee Excellence announces winners of 17th Guatemala Cup of Excellence
The competition awarded 30 Cup of Excellence winning coffees and eight National Winner coffees that represented five processes and 10 varieties.
Guinness launch limited edition coffee
To celebrate rugby and the current Rugby World Cup taking place in Japan, British brewery Guinness and coffee roaster Tiki Tonga have created a limited-edition coffee, 232 Brew.
Consumer trends driving coffee flows
A new Coffee Map from Rabobank has revealed five key themes shaping current and future coffee flows.
Japan’s BOSS Coffee targets US RTD market
Suntory Beverage & Food North America LLC (B&F NA) has launched BOSS Coffee, its ready-to-drink (RTD) flash-brewed coffee brand in the United States.
Akebono Tea launches organic line
Akebono Tea is releasing a line of eight organic teas which infuse herbs with traditional Japanese tea, and will begin shipping worldwide.
Sugimoto Tea Company increases production with new factory
Following increasing demand for high quality and authentic organic Japanese matcha, Sugimoto Tea Company has increased production through opening a second factory in Shizouka, Japan.
2018 World Coffee Roasting Champion announced
Vladimir Nenashev of Mosaic Coffee, representing Russian Federation, has been named as the 2018 World Coffee Roasting Champion.
Global RTD Tea Consumption Shows Steady Growth in 2018
It’s no surprise to anyone in the tea industry that the ready-to-drink tea (RTD) tea market is surging in the United States and Asia Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ).
JING Tea Launches Origins Explorer for Christmas
JING Tea has released a new range of teas just in time for Christmas
The Tea Spot Moves to New Headquarters
The Tea Spot has moved from Boulder, Colorado to a new facility and headquarters at the Colorado Tech Center in Louisville, Colo.
Starbucks Announces Global Holiday Beverages Line Up
The holidays have arrived at Starbucks around the world, with flavours that are symbolic of the season – along with a few surprises.
Hōjicha Targets North American & Asian Markets
A favourite among Japanese tea drinkers, “hojicha,” a roasted green tea, is setting its sights on the North American and Asian markets.