The China Tea Marketing Association (CTMA)
The China Tea Marketing Association (CTMA) was found in 1992
Category: Knowledge
Category: Knowledge
Encouraging the New Tea Wave with a Change in Attitude
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 . Andres Jurado Tea, as with
Native American Holistic Tea Blends are On Trend
Various dried medicinal herbs and herbal teas. (Getty Images/Elenathewise) The curative power of plants was an early and critically important discovery of mankind. Long before agrarian days, medicinal plants were gathered, crushed and eaten or brewed. Neolithic settlements, dating back 12,000 years, mark a time that mankind first began growing food and herbs, many specifically
The Next Wave in Tea: Are You Ready to Begin?
Editor’s Note: This article is from the new World Tea Expo 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: . Dean Jablon There may be no
5 Exciting New World Tea Expo Additions
World Tea Expo 2017, Las Vegas Convention Center The World Tea Expo has captivating new offerings that will enrich people in every stage of their tea industry exposure. “We have incorporated all facets of and roles in the tea industry,” said Conference Manager FaithAnn Bailes. “Beginners and long-timers will all benefit.” “We have brought in
How an American Tearoom Thrives
A conversation with Kim Jordy of Tea Leaves & Thyme Meet Kim Jordy, proprietress of Woodstock, Georgia’s Tea teahouse, now celebrating its 20th anniversary. She tells her story to fellow afternoon tea enthusiast Angela Renals of , sharing lessons learned in the making of one of Georgia’s most popular afternoon tea venues. Tea Leaves &
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 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
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
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