Tea Biz

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...

Trade Agreements Lock in High US Tariffs | Christmas Retail in July: Holiday Sales Projections | Karnataka Tea Vendors Halt Sales in GST Protest Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Trade Agreements Lock in High US Tariffs | Christmas Retail in July: Holiday Sales Projections | Karnataka Tea Vendors Halt Sales in GST Protest | GUEST - Cydian Kauffman, CEO Pure Water Northwest | PLUS | The Science of Sip | 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, “p...

The Regenerative Tea Farming Action Project collaborates with smallholder tea farmers and cooperatives to promote the adoption and commercial benefits of regenerative organic farming. The project has advanced from strategic planning to field-level implementation, targeting in-depth agronomic and ecological innovation through four “deep dives” that address soil health and ecosystem resilience, biod...

US Reciprocal Tariffs Increase | India Tech Brew 2025 Champions Named | Chinese Discover Yet Another Species of 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 Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Increase Starting Aug. 1 | India Tech Brew 2025 Champions Named | Chinese Discover Yet Another Species of Tea NEWSMAKER – Annabel Kalmar, Founder of The Regenerative Tea Action Project PLUS | The Regenerative Tea Action Project (RTAP) collaborates with smallholder tea farmers and cooperatives to promote the adoption and commercial benefits of regenerative organic farm...

Founders often create tea products out of deep personal passion. They believe if they love it, others will too. But translating that belief into a message that resonates is challenging. Success starts with knowing your product meets a real need — then communicating not just what it is, but how it makes people feel. Emotion matters, says our guest this week, food and beverage consultant Debbie Wild...

Scotland Tea Fraud Trial Ends in Unanimous Conviction | India Tea Exports Resume as Israel-Iran Ceasefire Holds | Will Tea Thrive in Lunar and Martian Soil? Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Scotland Tea Fraud Trial Ends in Unanimous Conviction | India Tea Exports Resume as Israel-Iran Ceasefire Holds | Will Tea Thrive in Lunar and Martian Soil? GUEST | Food and Beverage Brand and Distribution Consultant Debbie Wildrick PLUS | Translating Brand Passion into Profits | Founders often create tea products out of deep personal passion. They believe if they love it, others will too. But tra...

Elite tea tasters can detect minute differences in aroma, taste, mouthfeel, and aftertaste, but few are supertasters; instead, they are masters of association, disciplined to use precise, industry-accepted terms in their evaluations. The best develop deep practical knowledge that bridges production, procurement, and marketing, combining base teas to achieve consistent taste profiles across batches...

Tariffs Costs Mount | Iced and Cold-Brewed Teas are Functional Standouts in the Wellness Beverage Movement | Inaugural Paris Tea Festival Opens Saturday Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tariffs Costs Mount | Iced and Cold-Brewed Teas are Functional Standouts in the Wellness Beverage Movement | Inaugural Paris Tea Festival Opens Saturday NEWSMAKER – Sebastian Michaelis is the Head of Tea for the International division of Tata Consumer Products, overseeing the Tetley brand. PLUS | Relentlessly Pursuing Consistency | Elite tea tasters can detect minute differences in aroma, taste, m...

TEA: The Drink that Changed the World is a cinematic documentary filmed in stunning 4K deep within China's sacred Wuyi Mountains—the ancient birthplace of Oolong and Black teas. Seven years in the making, this 90-minute film captures exclusive footage of master artisans practicing centuries-old traditions, including rare access to the legendary Da Hong Pao Mother Tree Temple and authentic Gong...