Category: News

Brian Keating Memorial at the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
September 17, 2018 News Elizabeth Dobos

Brian R. Keating, who made countless contributions to the tea industry and passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 2, will be honored with a memorial at the . The Celebration of Oolong honoring Brian, will take place at the teahouse on October 7, 2018 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Several types of Oolong, which was Keating’s favorite tea, will

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Mudslides Destroy Tea Gardens as Monsoon Displaces a Million People in India
September 11, 2018 News Dan Bolton

Locals cross foolded water on route to the Chengannur on Aug. 20 in Kerala, India. Authorities say 493 people died in the southern Indian states of Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu after weeks of monsoon rains which caused the worst flooding in nearly a century. Officials said more than 1 million people have been displaced

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‘Bright Future’ Blends Support Local Teachers and Classrooms in Need
September 10, 2018 News Press Release

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf “Bright Future” Blend (PRNewsfoto/The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf) LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — ®, introduced its limited edition “Bright Future” Blend Coffee and Tea for the back to school season to benefit local teacher projects on DonorsChoose.org. The coffee and tea blends are available through September 30th and $1 from each sale in-store

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In Honor of Brian Keating
September 4, 2018 News World Tea News

It is with great sadness and a sense of both personal and industry loss that we inform you of the passing of Brian Keating. He was an extraordinary visionary and had a significant impact on specialty tea. Brian will be deeply missed and we will remember him in a tribute to follow. —Samantha Hammer Event

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Zero Waste Initiative Converts Tea into Fertilizer
September 4, 2018 News Peter Keen

Nestlé’s that it is launching a zero waste, tea-based fertilizer initiative in Pakistan is a heartening addition to the circular economy. This is the evocative term for a regenerative approach to business in which leakage of resources, waste, emissions and energy are minimized. Key tools are innovations in design thinking and manufacturing, recycling, reuse, refurbishment,

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Budding Products: New Teas from Smith, Stash and Bigelow
September 4, 2018 News Elizabeth Dobos

Stash Tea Offers Two New Green Teas Portland, Oregon-based expanded their premium tea line with the addition of two new green teas, according to a . Asian Pear Harmony and Sweet Honeydew join Organic Rainforest Chai and Organic Moringa Mint. Asian Pear Harmony is a simple, light blend of green tea and Asian pear. Sweet

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Tea Shop Honored as Cincinnati’s Best
August 27, 2018 News Elizabeth Dobos

Kathleen Kern, Katherine Kern and Jerry Kern at Churchill’s Fine Teas at Findlay Market. Photo courtesy of Kathleen Kern. inspires people on their tea journey, an approach appreciated in Cincinnati where the shop was named Best Tea Shop/Selection in Cincinnati by City Beat Magazine’s readers five years in a row. This year, Churchill’s was included

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Catastrophic Flooding in South India Spikes Tea Prices
August 27, 2018 News Dan Bolton

Tea plantations and Muthirappuzhayar River in hills near Munnar, Kerala, India. Photo credit: GettyImages.com Tea production declined sharply and prices spiked due to flooding from unusually heavy rains that closed the Cochin airport and caused numerous landslides, killing nearly 400 people in South India. More than 1 million residents have been displaced to 4,000 relief

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Maternity Leave Doubled for India’s Tea Workers
August 27, 2018 News Pullock Dutta

Nazdeek Report cover Pregnant tea workers balance the weight of their unborn child and the tea basket on their back, working as long as practical to earn money to meet their baby’s needs. This double burden takes its toll in the nutritional wellbeing of both mother and child, a concern being addressed by the Assam

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Budding Products: Tea Infused Maple Syrup and Iced Tea for Foodservice
August 21, 2018 News Elizabeth Dobos

Runamok Maple Adds Tea to Maple Syrup Runamok Jasmine Tea Infused Maple Syrup; photo credit: Runamok Fairfax, Vermont-based introduced Jasmine Tea Infused maple syrup with hints of jasmine flowers and sweet honeysuckle. This is the company’s 13th product in its maple syrup collection. The maple syrup’s delicate floral sweetness can enhance many dishes, such as

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