The China Tea Marketing Association (CTMA)
The China Tea Marketing Association (CTMA) was found in 1992
Year: 2019
Year: 2019
Extreme Weather Threatens Australia’s Coast Hugging Tea Farms
Nerada Tea, the largest producer of Australian-grown tea, is just one of several farms experiencing weather extremes as preparations for Australia’s tea harvest begin. It is winter in the Southern Hemisphere and the Bureau of Meteorology reports an unusually fierce and damaging frost. A July storm brought winds of 125 kilometers per hour, the result
2 Companies Released Creative New Organic Teas
Davidson’s Organic Teas Releases 12 New Blends and Shares #LeafToCup Journey Davidson’s Organics Tulsi Turmeric Ginger (Photo/DavidsonsTea.com) Sparks, Nevada-based recently added 12 new tea blends to its repertoire of more than 300, announced a company . The diverse array of new products includes, four new Chinese Tea Blends (Chun Mee Green, Imperial Yellow, Moonlight White
United Nations Initiative Supports Woman-Owned Tea Business in Kenya
Eldo Tea (Photo courtesy of Caroline Turmoi) In November 2018, the International Trade Centre implemented an initiative to support women-owned businesses in Africa expand into international commerce. Nairobi, Kenya-based has already grown its market beyond Kenya’s borders as a result of this initiative. The International Trade Centre (ITC) in Geneva, Switzerland is a joint agency
Darjeeling Prices Decline as Flood Waters Rise in Assam
Tea workers near Jorhat, Assam float their plucked leaves to a nearby factory on high ground. (Photo by Pullock Dutta) Two tea damaging trends are converging in Northern India. Heavy monsoon rains this week and last led to unusually widespread flooding in Assam while northern reaches of the country are experiencing unusually cool, wet weather.
Chicago Festival Blends a Tea Market and Education Program Flavored with Fun
Midwest Tea Festival (Photo courtesy of Taste All the Teas) Chicago is home to a diverse community of tea merchants and enthusiasts eagerly anticipating the inaugural three-day in November. The festival is produced by Taste All the Teas, led by Nicole Burriss and based in Kansas City, Mo. The company annually produces the . The
How Chai is Made in Different Regions Around the World
Everyone associates India with chai. While there is no single recipe for chai, the flavors changing at every turn across the country, there is something of a base recipe. Chai uses CTC (cut, tear, curl) dust, rather than orthodox leaves, which creates an intense flavor that is tamed by the addition of milk and sugar.
Brisk Iced Tea Partners with Universal Pictures’ “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw”
Supporting Young Creators, Brisk Collaborates with Aspiring Filmmaker Evans Alexandre to Introduce Brisk’s “Cans of Whup Ass” This summer, Brisk, the iced tea known for its powerhouse flavors and blockbuster match-ups, is partnering with Universal Pictures for this summer’s release of “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” (in theaters Aug. 2), starring Dwayne Johnson
Tariff Truce Eases but Does Not Eliminate Tea Trade Worries
On Saturday President Donald Trump put a hold on placing tariffs on the most recent list of Chinese imports, which includes tea. Chinese President Xi Jinping announced negotiations would resume. In response, the tea industry drew a collective breath of relief, yet remains wary of the outcome of talks. Last week the U.S. Trade Representative
A Euphoric Tasting of Rare Tea
Rare Teas Tasting (Photo courtesy of Camellia Sinensis) Dining alone, the French gourmand unwrapped a broad white linen scarf that he draped over his head as the main course arrived. The scarf nearly touched the table but did not interfere with his meal. Onlookers surmised it reduced the everyday distractions of even a fine restaurant,
Premium Instant Tea Company Gets $2.5 Million Financial Boost
(Photo by Cusa Tea) Investors recently provided a $2.5 million boost to expand distribution and development of Boulder, Colo.-based Cusa Tea. The Series A round, led by Break Trail Ventures and S Cap, brings total financing to $3.6 million. Cusa organic tea uses real fruit and spices to cold-steep tea before it is transformed into