The China Tea Marketing Association (CTMA)
The China Tea Marketing Association (CTMA) was found in 1992
Author: Elizabeth Dobos
Author: Elizabeth Dobos
The Cultured Cup Takes Customers on a Tea Adventure
The Cultured Cup Tasting Room; photo courtesy of Kyle Stewart provides metropolitan Dallas with an enriching tea experience, both for the palate and the mind. The tea and coffee shop recently relocated to a new space in Farmers Branch, Texas, north of Dallas, where it will continue to encourage people to “taste the adventure.” The
Brian Keating Memorial at the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
Brian R. Keating, who made countless contributions to the tea industry and passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 2, will be honored with a memorial at the . The Celebration of Oolong honoring Brian, will take place at the teahouse on October 7, 2018 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Several types of Oolong, which was Keating’s favorite tea, will
Blueberry White Tea Wins Gold
Irving, Texas-based ’s Blueberry White Tea stood out in the recent Global Tea Championship’s Iced Tea Competition in Montebello, California. The tea was awarded a gold medal in the Flavored White Iced Tea category with a score of 90 on a 100-point scale. Samantha Hamilton, director and sales manager at La Crème, and the owner’s
World Tea Expo 2019 Call for Speakers
World Tea Expo managers are seeking new speakers and topics for the June 2019 conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Those who have knowledge of and experience in the tea industry are encouraged to submit proposals by the October 1, 2018 deadline. Education is an integral part of the World Tea Expo. A survey of 249
Budding Products: New Teas from Smith, Stash and Bigelow
Stash Tea Offers Two New Green Teas Portland, Oregon-based expanded their premium tea line with the addition of two new green teas, according to a . Asian Pear Harmony and Sweet Honeydew join Organic Rainforest Chai and Organic Moringa Mint. Asian Pear Harmony is a simple, light blend of green tea and Asian pear. Sweet
Tea Shop Honored as Cincinnati’s Best
Kathleen Kern, Katherine Kern and Jerry Kern at Churchill’s Fine Teas at Findlay Market. Photo courtesy of Kathleen Kern. inspires people on their tea journey, an approach appreciated in Cincinnati where the shop was named Best Tea Shop/Selection in Cincinnati by City Beat Magazine’s readers five years in a row. This year, Churchill’s was included
Budding Products: Tea Infused Maple Syrup and Iced Tea for Foodservice
Runamok Maple Adds Tea to Maple Syrup Runamok Jasmine Tea Infused Maple Syrup; photo credit: Runamok Fairfax, Vermont-based introduced Jasmine Tea Infused maple syrup with hints of jasmine flowers and sweet honeysuckle. This is the company’s 13th product in its maple syrup collection. The maple syrup’s delicate floral sweetness can enhance many dishes, such as
TeaSource Celebrates 20 Years
Bill Waddington invites a customer to take in the fragrance of tea. Photo courtesy of TeaSource. Twenty years ago Bill Waddington brought a grocery lesson to tea retailing that holds true today. “I used to say to grocery retailers, ‘The only thing you can do better than the big chains is you can have better
First LEED Certified Tea Factory Opens in Oregon
Yogi Tea ribbon cutting ceremony with CEO Giancarlo Marcaccini; photo courtesy of Yogi Tea celebrated the grand opening of its new LEED certified factory in Eugene, Oregon, August 11. “[LEED certification] was a natural fit for us and what that company stands for and believes in,” said Giancarlo Marcaccini, CEO of Yogi Tea. “It’s a
Tea Bag Art Beautifully Embodies Intricacy and Simplicity
Photos courtesy of Ruby Silvious Artist repurposes used tea bags as her canvases, turning material that people often discard into beautiful works of art. The tea bag art includes a broad range of subjects—all depicted in colorful, intricate detail. Ruby Silvious; photo by Elizabeth Dobos Silvious, who was born and raised in Tacloban City in