The China Tea Marketing Association (CTMA)
The China Tea Marketing Association (CTMA) was found in 1992
Author: Elizabeth Dobos
Author: Elizabeth Dobos
International Tea Importers to Market and Distribute Bitaco Tea
Agricola Himalaya workers plucking tea at Bitaco, Colombia’s only commercial tea estate Commerce City, California-based (ITI) recently formed a marketing partnership with the Colombia-based supplier , which since November 2016 has been promoting its flagship organic specialty brand . Through this co-marketing arrangement the companies agree to distribute a new specialty tea collection across the
Colorado Tea Hut Connects Through Tea and Nature
Sunshine Springs Tea House (Photo by Elizabeth Dobos) Nestled in Colorado’s Sunshine Canyon about six miles northwest of Boulder is the Sunshine Springs Tea House, a traditional Japanese tea hut that melds with nature seamlessly. It was built to be a sanctuary that honors tea traditions while drawing people together for respite and community. Lopa
Meet the Judges for the Global Tea Championship’s Fall Hot (Loose Leaf) Competition
Rob McCaleb and Lydia Kung evaluate teas during the Global Tea Championship, September 2017. (Photo by Elizabeth Dobos) The Global Tea Championship’s Fall Hot (Loose Leaf) Tea Competition will take place Feb. 23–24, 2019 in Boulder, Colorado. These three tea experts will be evaluating and judging each of the teas. Lydia Kung Lydia Kung owns
Tea Festivals Bolster Consumers’ Knowledge and the Industry
San Francisco Tea Festival 2017 (Photo courtesy of Babette Donaldson) As the tea industry grows, tea festivals are becoming more relevant as they offer many benefits for tea purveyors and consumers alike. Tea festivals are appearing in cities across the United States and abroad and provide a venue in which the public can learn more
Tea Industry Influencers Discuss Important Decisions
World Tea News asked tea industry influencers: What are the most important decisions you face daily as a leader in your organization? Their answers are below. Well, I’m an organization of One – I’m self-employed. But my business is entirely driven by projects and partnering with people who need training – in all its many
New Teas Launched at the Winter Fancy Food Show
ITO EN, The Republic of Tea and Stash Tea all debuted new teas at the Winter Fancy Food Show, the West Coast’s largest specialty food and beverage show, which took place at San Francisco’s Moscone Center, Jan. 13-15. ITO EN Introduced RTD Milk Teas (Photo/Ito En) North America launched two ready-to-drink milk teas: Matcha Milk
Budding Products: Retailers Debut Winter Flavors
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Introduced Limited Edition Winter Beverages On Jan. 8 The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf launched its winter beverages, which incorporate the company’s signature hazelnut flavor. The limited edition Houjicha Hazelnut Latte blends charcoal-roasted Japanese green tea with the flavor of hazelnut to create a toasty tea latte that is
Enter the Global Tea Championship!
Global Tea Championship (Photo by Elizabeth Dobos) The Global Tea Championship’s Fall Hot (Loose Leaf) Tea Competition will take place Feb. 23–24, 2019 in Boulder, Colorado and entry forms are currently being accepted through Feb. 13. Any company whose tea is commercially available worldwide is eligible and encouraged to enter. This includes, but is not
DAVIDsTEA 3rd Quarter Earnings Call Focused on E-Commerce and Sachet Expansion
Montreal, Canada-based DAVIDsTEA held its 3rd Quarter Earnings Call on Dec. 13, 2018. Executives reviewed what precipitated the company’s losses and outlined plans for increasing profitability, which include expanding e-commerce and tea sachet sales. Executive Chairman and Interim Chief Executive Officer Herschal Segal began the call by introducing the new CFO, Frank Zitella. He also
UC Davis Tea Colloquium Covers Body, Mind and Spirit
The University of California, Davis will host the Global Tea Initiative’s 4th Annual Colloquium with the theme Body, Mind and Spirit: Issues Surrounding Tea and Health on Jan. 24, 2019 at the UC Davis Conference Center. Scholars will offer a set of interdisciplinary presentations covering the health, psychology, and spirituality surrounding tea. Admission is free. The