The China Tea Marketing Association (CTMA)
The China Tea Marketing Association (CTMA) was found in 1992
Author: Elizabeth Dobos
Author: Elizabeth Dobos
Jane Pettigrew’s World of Tea Takes Readers on an Adventure
Jane Pettigrew Jane Pettigrew’s World of Tea’s globally inclusive and in-depth overview of the tea industry will take readers on a tea journey around the world. It covers tea production in every tea growing region on Earth—a total of 67 countries. Jane Pettigrew has 35 years of tea industry experience and is currently the director
Tea Craftsman Certification Strengthens Tea Businesses
Photo credit: Thinkstockphotos.com Being an effectual tea specialist has evolved beyond handing a cup and teabag to a customer. Knowledge of tea and its components is vital for success. Some key skills that are relevant when training or becoming a tea specialist in today’s competitive retail environment are: Cupping. Processing. Blending. Creating flavored teas. Understanding
Budding Products: Clever New Teapots
Darth Vader Shaped Tea Kettle by The Fowndry Darth Vader Tea Kettle Banbury, England-based introduced a Star Wars-inspired Darth Vader-shaped tea kettle. Its silhouette resembles Darth Vader’s cape and helmet and is complete with a light saber-shaped handle. This officially licensed, stainless-steel stovetop kettle is 9 inches by 7 inches and holds 1.7 liters of
High Garden Tea House: An Herbal Wellness Sanctuary
Leah and Joel Larabell at the High Garden Woodland Tea House & Sipping Apothecary At , Leah and Joel Larabell share their love of herbs and tea in a serene wellness-focused teahouse located in East Nashville, Tennessee. Leah Larabell Leah has worked with herbs most of her life and was drawn to them for their
SerendipiTea’s Global Tea Championship Awards Improve Sales
SerendipiTea’s Jasmine Green tea. Photo by: serendipitea.com SerendipiTea was an outlier in the recent Global Tea Championship Single Serve Hot and Iced Small Batch competition, winning seven awards for various flavors. “We were really surprised and thrilled; it’s very exciting,” said Linda Villano, co-founder and president of SerendipiTea. The Manhasset, New York-based company has entered
Global Tea Championship Attracts Innovative Blends
Global Tea Championship judge Gilbert Kendzior, photo by Christine Kapperman The Global Tea Championship took place Jan. 20 in Boulder, Colorado. Three judges, Scott Svihula, Gilbert Kendzior and Rob McCaleb, evaluated teas in the Single Serve Hot and Iced Small Batch categories. The competition drew 58 companies from 11 countries, including Sweden, Croatia and Trinidad.
Budding Products: 3 Companies Offer New Functional Teas
Harney & Sons Introduces Tea for Athletes Photo credit: Harney.com Harney & Sons launched , a new line of three teas formulated for athletes. The flavors are: Go To Goji Recovery Hydration, Get Your Passion Berry Performance Hydration and Orange ManGo For It Performance Hydration Plus. “We are excited to offer a line of teas
National Hot Tea Month Highlights the Love of Tea
Woman’s hand holding cup of tea with lemon on a cold day. Photo credit: ThinkStockphotos.com January is National Hot Tea Month and Jan. 12 is National Hot Tea Day. The National Tea Council of the USA wants tea drinkers to use this month to celebrate their love of tea. One opportunity to do so is
5 Inspiring Women in Tea Retail
Here are five women who are contributing to the tea industry’s fabric by following their dreams and opening teahouses. They saw needs in the retail market and took it upon themselves to help fill those needs in their locales and benefit customers while growing their businesses. Each business owner brings her own unique personality, experiences
Business Lessons From One of Seattle’s ‘Best’ Teahouses
Pippa’s Real Tea combines some aspects of an authentic English teahouse with Pippa Mills’ own vision of a relaxed inclusive environment for customers and staff. Located in charming historic Port Townsend, Washington, at the northwest corner of Puget Sound, it has become an icon for locals and tourists and was recently voted the “Best Tea