herbal tea
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
Bigelow Tea launches three new wellness flavours
Bigelow Tea has announced the launch of three new flavours, expanding its portfolio of Bigelow Signature Line of teas.
Traditional Medicinals enters collaboration with Dave Matthews and REVERB
Traditional Medicinals, a botanical wellness company has announced a partnership with Dave Matthews Band through sponsorship of REVERB’s Eco-Village during the band’s US summer concert tour.
The pandemic spurs an ever-increasing demand for wellness teas
As consumers actively seek food and beverages that support their physical and mental wellbeing, from boosting immune systems, enhancing moods, sustaining energy, and reducing stress, the functional/wellness category will continue to experience strong growth. For the tea industry, this is an opportune moment on which to capitalise.
Buds to bolster the demand for flavoured tea
Sales of flavoured teas – both Camellia sinensis and botanical/herbal-based – are booming, coupled with the numerous functional, health, medical benefits, and the result is a category with continued strong global growth potential.
Sama launches Peace & Joy seasonal herbal tea
The adaptogenic tea brand founded by former monk, celebrity, and New York Times best-selling author, Jay Shetty and his wife, Radhi Devlukia-Shetty, is introducing a gingerbread-inspired flavour.
The Republic of Tea launches new Beauty Brain tea
Beauty Brain is a caffeine-free herbal tea containing botanicals known for their beneficial antioxidants, along with herbs that can help support cognitive health.
Numi Organic Tea launches Stay Healthy line of functional herbal teas
Numi’s new line features whole-plant efficacious herbs to support physical, emotional and mental health.
Ringtons and Infusion GB back new UK herbal tea brand
Family-run tea company Ringtons, along with its supply chain partner Infusion GB, one of the leading herbal tea packing manufacturers in UK, has decided to work with the new mental wellbeing-focused brand after spotting a gap in the market.
The Republic of Tea wins two sofi Gold Awards
The Republic of Tea, leading US purveyor of premium teas and herbs, has received two 2020 sofi Gold Awards by the Specialty Food Association.
Teavana introduces new iced teas and herbal tea flavours
Teavana is bringing tea fans three new ready-to-drink Wellness Craft Iced Teas and three new herbal tea sachets.
The Brew Company provides brew-in-the-bag packs to Salute the NHS
The Brew Company has joined the UK’s battle against Covid-19 by providing 100,000 units of its brew-in-the-bag Coffeebrewer, Teabrewer and Herbbrewer packs to the Salute the NHS campaign at cost price.
The Tea Spot launches ‘Flu Fighter’ herbal tea blend
The Tea Spot’s new loose-leaf tea, inspired by a recent medical report, features functional and natural ingredients.
New botanical and fruit flavours step into the spotlight
Flavourful, healthy and beautiful tea trends are in full bloom as new botanical and fruit flavours such as mixed berry elderflower and lemon lavender are becoming popular tea infusions and ingredients. By Janie Page