Tea Biz

Sri Lanka Survives Catastrophic Cyclone | Assam Pivots to Innovation to Secure Global Tea Leadership | AVPA Awards 161 Medals Recognizing Tea Excellence Worldwide NEWSMAKER – Anil Cooke, CEO Asia Siyaka, Sri Lanka PLUS | Ditwah Deluge | The legendary resilience of Sri Lanka’s tea industry is once again evident this week as the Emerald Isle of the Indian Ocean recovers from Cyclone Ditwah. The cycl...

Prices at the world’s major auctions gained modestly last week, reflecting tightening supply and higher production costs. In Colombo, the auction average rose to 2.50 per kilo, supported by strong interest in bright, high-grown liquoring teas and limited fresh offerings. In South India, the CTC market strengthened to 182 rupees per kilo, driven by active blenders in Kerala and the Nilgiris and by...

CuppaTrade is a next-generation sourcing platform explicitly designed for the global tea and coffee trade. What sets CuppaTrade apart is its architecture: it is the first AI-driven, blockchain-enabled, climate-aligned B2B marketplace built for bulk buyers, specialty importers, private-label brands, roasters, trading houses, and retail chains. The platform connects verified producers across India,...

Tariffs Ease, Prices Don’t: Relief for Most Origins but Inflation Pressures Persist | Growing European Tea Market Shuns Sugary Drinks for Herbal Infusions | Sri Lanka’s SereneTea Benefits from UK Trade Partnership Program Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tariffs Ease, Prices Don’t: Relief for Most Origins but Inflation Pressures Persist | Growing European Tea Market Shuns Sugary Drinks for Herbal Infusions | Sri Lanka’s SereneTea Benefits from UK Trade Partnership Program NEWSMAKERS-Mihir Gandhi, Rakhee Biswas, Satrajit Bannerjee, founders CuppaTrade Marketplace PLUS | CuppaTrade Launches a B2B Marketplace | CuppaTrade is a next-generation sourcin...

Tea Trade Takeaways | • East Africa: PF1 prices strengthened at Mombasa as buyers favored clean teas; plain leaf discounted. • India: North Indian CTC auctions firm; retail inflation stable at 2.1%. • Sri Lanka: Uva and Western High Growns held premiums amid limited offerings. • Indonesia: Orthodox steady to dearer; Java plains easier on light demand. For expanded coverage, visit www.teajourney.pu...

How Does One Choose What Tea to Drink? The answer is both simple and profound. 101 Teas to Steep Before You Die is far more than a bucket list compiled by four respected tea experts with impeccable credentials. In 256 pages, the book distills a millennium of tea heritage into 101 unforgettable cups. It is both a love letter to Camellia sinensis and a practical guide to brewing and enjoying every s...

US Holiday Retail Outlook Dims Ahead of the 2025 Season | Asian Tea Origins Negotiate Trade Treaties with the US| Nanoplastic Research Likely Overstates Concentrations of Particles in Tea Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

US Holiday Retail Outlook Dims Ahead of the 2025 Season | Asian Tea Origins Negotiate Trade Treaties with the US| Nanoplastic Research Likely Overstates Concentrations of Particles in Tea NEWSMAKERS - Nigel Melican, Maria Uspenski, James Norwood Pratt, and Shabnam Weber PLUS | How Does One Choose What Tea to Drink? The answer is both simple and profound. 101 Teas to Steep Before You Die is far mor...

This week in tea markets, quality continued to earn premiums across major auctions. In East Africa, lighter catalogues at Mombasa helped PF1 and BP1 hold firm, though plainer grades still met resistance. In Sri Lanka, Colombo’s seasonal Uva lines drew keen bids while other orthodox grades traded at irregular rates. India’s Kolkata and Guwahati auctions were steady overall as retail inflation remai...

The 8th India International Tea Convention was held this year under the banner “Innovating the Tea Ecosystem for Tomorrow” at the Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty, Kerala. This gathering marked the long-awaited return of IITC after a several-year hiatus under the aegis of UPASI, the United Planters Association of Southern India. The Convention aimed to recharge India’s tea discourse: to reconnect produc...

Deluge Kills Scores in Darjeeling and Ilam, Nepal | International Tea Importers Closes After 35 Years | Kenya Launches an Orthodox Tea Auction, Opening a New Chapter in Specialty Trade Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Deluge Kills Scores in Darjeeling and Ilam Nepal | International Tea Importers Closes After 35 Years | Kenya Launches an Orthodox Tea Auction, Opening a New Chapter in Specialty Trade PLUS | The 8th India International Tea Convention was held this year under the banner “Innovating the Tea Ecosystem for Tomorrow” at the Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty, Kerala. This gathering marked the long-awaited retu...

This is the Tea Price Report for Week 36 ending September 5, 2025. India — Retail inflation stayed low, softening pressure on domestic tea prices. Auctions at Kolkata and Guwahati trended steady to softer, while direct estate purchases remained limited. East Africa — At Mombasa, Sale 35 cataloged over 160,000 packages. PF1s and BP1s with good leaf held firm, but nearly 34% went unsold, showing sel...

AVPA’s Teas of the World Competition is a unique event that views tea not just as a commodity but as a culinary product equal to fine wines and chocolates. Conducted by the Paris-based Agency for the Valorization of Agricultural Products, the contest honors excellence in both single-varietal teas and herbal infusions. While winning a medal is indeed a mark of prestige, the real benefit is in gaini...

Appeals Court Finds US Tariffs Arbitrary and Illegal | Tariffs Threaten the Flow of India's Exports to the US | Rize Tea Declared Radiologically Safe, 30 Years After Chernobyl Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Appeals Court Finds US Tariffs Arbitrary and Illegal | Tariffs Threaten the Flow of India's Exports to the US | Rize Tea Declared Radiologically Safe, 30 Years After Chernobyl NEWSMAKER – Ksenia Hleap, AVPA Development Director PLUS | AVPA’s Teas of the World Competition is a unique event that views tea not just as a commodity but as a culinary product equal to fine wines and chocolates. Condu...

Tea Price Takeaways | Quality premiums are back: Clean PF1/BP1s (E.Africa) and bright orthodox (Sri Lanka/Indonesia) drew premiums; plainer leaf faced resistance and higher withdrawals. | Retail inflation picture mixed : India’s historic CPI trough contrasts with modest tea/coffee category firming in the UK/EU and U.S., keeping shelf tags sticky in those destinations. | Volumes high, buyers choosy...

The Northwest Tea Festival, held each year at Seattle Center’s Exhibition Hall, features tastings, workshops, and lectures. It brings together tea enthusiasts of all skill levels to discover global traditions and modern innovations. Visitors enjoy interactive experiences, meet vendors, and deepen their appreciation for the culture, artistry, and community of tea in a friendly and engaging setting....

Chinese Tea Exports to the US Drop Sharply After Early-Year Surge | The Hidden Cost of Fertilization: How Phosphorus Is Diminishing Theanine in Tea | Jing Tea Inspires a Scotch Whiskies Collaboration Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chinese Tea Exports to the US Drop Sharply After Early-Year Surge | The Hidden Cost of Fertilization: How Phosphorus Is Diminishing Theanine in Tea | Jing Tea Inspires a Scotch Whiskies Collaboration NEWSMAKER – Andrew Goodman, Northwest Tea Festival Organizer PLUS | The Northwest Tea Festival, held each year at Seattle Center’s Exhibition Hall, features tastings, workshops, and lectures. It bring...

Known for blending traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation, Indi (Gurrinder) Khanna, managing director at Tea n Teas, co-founded The Tea Studio to make a wide variety of teas on demand. This specialty manufacturing facility produces artisanal, small-batch teas, including India’s first compressed teas modeled on Chinese Pu’er. The Tea Studio’s commercial success and award-winning teas over...

US Tariffs Crush and Tear Global Tea Producers. India is singled out for 50% duties. | Lipton Teas & Infusions Introduces Tea Concentrates and Fruit Infusions | Authentic Teas Surge in Alcohol RTD Segment Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

US Tariffs Crush and Tear Global Tea Producers. India is singled out for 50% duties. | Lipton Teas & Infusions Introduces Tea Concentrates and Fruit Infusions | Authentic Teas Surge in Alcohol RTD Segment NEWSMAKER – Indi (Gurrinder) Khanna, The Tea Studio | PLUS | The Tea Studio | Known for blending traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation, Indi (Gurrinder) Khanna, managing director a...

Cydian Kauffman brings a rare clarity to the chemistry of water and its deep connection to taste—especially in tea. “A water molecule is like a tiny magnet,” he explains, “pulling apart other molecules, including tannins and polyphenols in tea.” As a solvent, water doesn’t just carry H₂O but a host of dissolved minerals, trace metals, and hydrogen ions that directly shape a tea’s flavor, aroma, an...