The China Tea Marketing Association (CTMA)
The China Tea Marketing Association (CTMA) was found in 1992
Category: Knowledge
Category: Knowledge
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
Enter the Global Tea Championship’s Spring Hot (Loose Leaf) Competition!
Global Tea Championship (Photo by Elizabeth Dobos) The Global Tea Championship’s will take place in Boulder, Colorado, Sept. 28 – 29. Tea companies from around the world will compete in . All of the teas will be tasted and evaluated by three judges who are tea experts: Lydia Kung, Jhanne Jasmine and Danielle Hochstetter. Winners
Tea Tour Winners Share Their Excitement and Itineraries
World Tea Expo Origins Tasting Tour Workshop (Photo courtesy of Faith Bailes) In June, the gave away three free trips to tea producing countries: India, Nepal and South Korea, to three Origins Tasting Tour Workshop attendees. The Origins Tasting Tour Workshop featured speakers who talked about and shared teas from: China, Sri Lanka, India, Japan,
Registration for Seattle’s Northwest Tea Festival Opens Sept. 1
(Image courtesy of Julee Rosenoff) Tea aficionados from across the Pacific Northwest will meet in late September for the 12th annual Northwest Tea Festival, a two-day event in Seattle, Wash. The festival, scheduled for Sept. 28-29, brings tea experts from around the world to lead a variety of presentations, workshops and tea tastings. The event
Brian Keating Scholarship Open for Submissions
Brian Keating is introducing the Brian Keating Gratitude Scholarship. One scholarship will be awarded annually and can be applied towards seven World Tea Academy courses taken in 2020. Applications will be accepted Aug. 12 through Sept. 30 and the winner will be announced Nov. 1. “To express our gratitude for all that he contributed to
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
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
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,
5 Special Events at World Tea Expo
Japanese tea ceremony at the World Tea Expo has new special events as well as traditional favorites that will enrich attendees’ conference experience. Here are five special events attendees will love. Tea Master’s Cup Tuesday June 11 & Wednesday June 12, Exhibit Hall floor, end of Aisle 200 The Tea Master’s Cup is the largest
Tea Transparency: An Opportunity for Growth
Tony Gebely Editor’s Note: This article is from the new World Tea Expo 2019 white paper, “The Next Wave in Tea: Trends, Issues & Opportunities.” The complimentary report offers valuable insights and advice from some of the top experts and leaders in specialty tea. To download the free white paper, visit . Connoisseurs in any