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Dan Bolton, Editor and Producer, Tea Journey And Tea Biz
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Q|A Ranjit Chaliha
Recirculating heated exhaust conserves energy and helps to eliminate inconsistencies in drying that lower tea quality. In this installment of Frugal Innovations, Ranjit Chaliha describes Varun, a device named after the Hindu God of Wind that continuously monitors ambient air conditions in real-time and electronically computes the ideal inlet air temperature to reduce energy costs…
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Protecting Sri Lanka’s 150-year-old Brand
In 2021, Sri Lanka launched a ?4.5 billion global promotion to increase the export volume and value of Ceylon tea, a billion dollar brand. The campaign targets 12 markets, including the UK, EU, Asia, and North America. In parallel, the board is pursuing a Protected Geographical Indication by the European Union.
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World Tea Conference + Expo 2022
Attendees conveyed unique zeal as the largest of North America’s tea shows ushered in the return of in-person event marketing during its 20th anniversary gathering in Las Vegas.
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Boba as a Gateway to Tea
“People sometimes say boba is a fad. I’m like, well, how is it a fad if two billion people drink milk tea, or have tapioca every day?” asks Boba Guys CEO Andrew Chau. Chau explains how relentless attention to quality elevated a simple mix of milk tea and tapioca to a $3 billion global segment…
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Tea at the Top of the World
The Guinness Book of World Records has certified a May 2021 tea break on Mt. Everest as the highest tea party in history. Tea was interwoven into life on an Everest expedition, says climber Andrew Hughes.
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The Rise of India’s New Tea Lands
India no longer requires permits to grow tea, a policy decision likely to open many new tea-growing regions. Grower Rajiv Lochan foresaw that change and began acquiring land along the Doke River in Bihar beginning in 1998. His marketing mastery and tireless promotion since then has literally put Bihar on the official map of India’s…
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Friends in Tea
Last week donors pledged $15,000 to bring Tea Journey to life. As you read this note our total paid subscriptions will top 325 and our Kickstarter campaign will have reached nearly 30% of the final goal. There are now 30 days left in the campaign. Many Kickstarter ventures are fully funded in a 30-day window but we need…
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There are 30 days left in the campaign. Our goal is 1,000 paid subscribers. Those who donate receive amazing gifts of tea, tea experiences of a lifetime and teaware. Choose from hundreds of rewards valued at $95,000.
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Q|A with World Tea Expo’s New Owners – Need to Know
It’s only been a week but Penton Group President Fred Linder was gracious in answering five questions on the future of the World Tea Expo and its ancillary business ventures. Linder will oversee World Tea Expo as part of Penton Exhibition Services which supports more than 100 events across five sectors. Linder also runs the…
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Penton Acquires World Tea Expo – Need to Know
World Tea Expo was acquired last week by Penton, a large New York based business-to-business publishing company with a portfolio of trade events serving the natural food industry. The transition of the tradeshow, the North American Tea Championship, the World Tea Academy and World Tea News from Ohio-based F+W Media, A Content + eCommerce Company…
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Locating the Richest Tea Retailers
Location data is critical to retail success and essential to expansion planning. Market research firm AggData offers a revealing tool that TIME Labs used to rank the richest retail locations in the U.S. You can experiment with it free online. The interactive form compiles the U.S. median income of brands based on updated 2013 Census…
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Australia’s First Specialty Tea Trade Show and Conference – Need to Know
The Australian International Tea Expo October 17-18 is Australia’s first specialty tea trade show and conference. The resort town of Geelong, Victoria, about 45 miles from Melbourne, is the location of the inaugural trade show and conference which includes a tea education program and a black-tie Golden Leaf Awards dinner. Tea classes will be held…
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China’s One Belt, One Road – Need to Know
China is making its biggest splash in tea in modern times this summer at Expo Milano 2015 the world’s largest food and beverage tradeshow. “Never before has Italy hosted so many tea experts from China all together with so many companies representing the excellence of Chinese tea,” writes Marco Bertona, chairman of the Tea Association…
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It’s Tea Festival Season – Need to Know
Festival season is underway with great events scheduled in Sydney, Dublin and Vancouver… Western Tea Festivals launched in the past couple of years are drawing crowds of 5,000 to 7,000. Events in major cities across the globe introduce consumers to tea customs and styles. Educational programs are popular with experts sharing methods of preparation while…
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When an American Tries to Teach the British about Tea
I think it’s safe to say that the British have some substantial experience with tea. This long history has resulted in significant consternation now that a guide on “proper tea preparation” has been released and it was written by an American. “How To Make Tea: The Science Behind The Leaf” was developed by Seattle’s Brian…
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The Great Tea Train
Tea tourists may soon have another amazing excursion to quell their wanderlust. Through a new agreement between Russian President Vladimir Putin, President of China Xi Jinping and President of Mongloia Tsakhiagiyn Elbegdorzh, the “Great Tea Train” should be ready to operate by next year. The train will travel 3,000 kilometers through portions of what was…
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US Tea Growers Competition – Need to Know
Competition announced for US grown tea… American Tea Room hires Tony Gebely to run its online operations… National Competition for US Tea Growers Tea farmers in the United States are eligible to enter the first competition designed to showcase US grown teas. A cash price of $1000 will go the top grower in each of…
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Student Designed Infuser Tops $360,000 on Kickstarter – Need to Know
By Nanette Jackson Click here to listen to the inventors tell their story (15 min). Three college students in Bellingham, Wash., set out to design an innovative magnetic brewing vessel to flip your world upside-down and throw tea bags into the past. Now they are raising money to launch this project – lots of money.…
