The China Tea Marketing Association (CTMA)
The China Tea Marketing Association (CTMA) was found in 1992
Author: Elizabeth Dobos
Author: Elizabeth Dobos
Seattle Tea Shop Specializes in Taiwanese Oolongs
Shiuwen Tai in Taiwan is a tea shop in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood that specializes in Taiwanese oolongs. Owner Shiuwen Tai, who was born in Tainan, Taiwan, makes regular trips back to the country so she can obtain and share its acclaimed teas with others. She began her tea career by hosting tea tastings at her
Tetley’s Sebastian Michaelis will Keynote World Tea Conference + Expo
Sebastian Michaelis (Photo courtesy of Sebastian Michaelis) Tetley’s Sebastian Michaelis will be the Keynote Speaker at the in Denver, Colorado in June 2020. As Tetley’s new head of the International Division he will oversee the buying and blending for all of Tetley’s brands worldwide. Michaelis grew up in the United Kingdom drinking a “builder’s brew”
Brian Keating Gratitude Scholarship Awarded to Elsa Carette
Elsa Carette at Obubu Cha En (Photo courtesy of Elsa Carette) has awarded the Brian Keating Gratitude Scholarship to Elsa Carette. “I was so honored, touched and thrilled to receive the scholarship,” Carette said. World Tea Academy Director Lisa Boalt Richardson said there were many strong scholarship submissions, which made narrowing the evaluation process down
Meet Anthony Capobianco, Global Tea Championship Judge
Anothony Capobionaco Anthony Capobianco has more than 10 years of tea industry experience. In 2008, he founded Zen Tea Traders, a full-leaf artisan tea purveyor. He expanded his knowledge of tea cupping in Japan. He also consults with tea companies to assist them in improving their customer experience thereby increasing revenue, as well as consulting
World Tea Academy Graduates Speak of the Courses’ Value
Two of students, Terri Allmon and Marzi Pecen, who have taken all of the courses the academy has to offer, share their reflections on how the courses have enriched them intellectually and professionally. Both emphasized the convenience of the online courses combined with the value of being able to discuss course material with instructors. Allmon
World Tea Academy Graduates Speak of the Courses’ Value
Two of students, Terri Allmon and Marzi Pecen, who have taken all of the courses the academy has to offer, share their reflections on how the courses have enriched them intellectually and professionally. Both emphasized the convenience of the online courses combined with the value of being able to discuss course material with instructors. Allmon
TAZO Foragers Blends Represent 4 Regions of the US
(Photo courtesy of Unilever/TAZO) In August, Unilever released its bagged herbal tea line representing the natural flora of four regions of the United States and distributed exclusively to Target outlets. Alex White, the Research & Development Group Manager for Tea Beverages at Unilever built upon his personal passion for foraging for wild plants that began
World Tea Academy is Hiring
, an online institution that provides tea education ranging from terroir characteristics to brewing techniques, has an opening for an Assistant Education Manager. World Tea Academy Director Lisa Boalt Richardson is looking for someone who has five years of tea education experience, as well as experience teaching tea-related classes. The ability to work with students
3 Mountain Mel’s Herbal Teas Recalled
On Aug. 29, the (FDA) announced that , has recalled three of its teas because of possible Salmonella contamination. The Welches, Oregon-based company produces organic herbal teas, lip balm, hand sanitizer and salve. The Milk Lady’s blend (Photo credit: MountainMels.com) The three teas were formulated and marketed for the purposes of increasing milk flow in
New World Tea Academy Director Takes the Helm
original director, Donna Fellman, plans to retire in December. Fellman leaves a legacy of top-notch online tea education that continues to grow in content and attendance. Lisa Boalt Richardson, who was brought on as the Online Assistant Manager in 2018, became the Director in July and is proud to continue to carry out the academy’s