Tea Biz

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...

International Tea Day was a Glorious Global Celebration | Japanese Tea Exports Surge Amid Tariff Wars | Lipton Rebrand Reveals Refreshed Logo, Debuts New Blends Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

International Tea Day was a Glorious Global Celebration | Japanese Tea Exports Surge Amid Tariff Wars | Lipton Rebrand Reveals Refreshed Logo, Debuts New Blends GUEST | Christy Hui, CEO and Founder, ActionFliks Media. Writer and Director TEA: The Drink that Changed the World (2024) PLUS | TEA: The Drink that Changed the World is a cinematic documentary filmed in stunning 4K deep within China's...

Jason Adams first noticed the overall shift toward premiumization as a retail manager at Teavana in Atlanta, Georgia. The Lenox Square Mall location, across from the original Elephant Tea Co., inspired a retail venture with an impressive turnover of $200 million, employing 5,000 people at more than 300 US, Canada, and Mexico stores. “My retail experience gave me perhaps the most impactful perspect...

Tariff Relief Likely to Cause Badly Timed Shipping Surge for Tea | Kenya Suspends Rainforest Alliance Audits | West Bengal Conclave Promotes Tea for Youth Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tariff Relief Likely to Cause Badly Timed Shipping Surge for Tea | Kenya Suspends Rainforest Alliance Audits | West Bengal Conclave Promotes Tea for Youth NEWSMAKER – Jason Adams, CEO Wollenhaupt North America PLUS | Progressing Toward Premiumization | Jason Adams first noticed the overall shift toward premiumization as a retail manager at Teavana in Atlanta, Georgia. The Lenox Square Mall locatio...

Water is our most vital resource. Its plentifulness is crucial for agricultural production, personal health, and the manufacturing of nearly all goods. Yet, how it is utilized in food and beverage production carries hidden costs. Joining us is Erin Resch, Founder of Eco Ethos in Redondo Beach, California. Erin believes the global tea industry is well-positioned to promote water conservation and su...

Eliminating the US “de minimis” Exemption Will Severely Impact Tea eCommerce Sales | China’s Chagee Tea is Valued at $6.2 Billion Following NASDAQ Listing | Assam’s Jalinga Organic Tea Estates Opens Berlin Subsidiary Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Eliminating the US “de minimis” Exemption Will Severely Impact Tea eCommerce Sales | China’s Chagee Tea is Valued at $6.2 Billion Following NASDAQ Listing | Assam’s Jalinga Organic Tea Estates Opens Berlin Subsidiary GUEST – Erin Resch, Founder, Eco Ethos PLUS | Tea and Water are Partners in Sustainability Water is our most vital resource. Its plentifulness is crucial for agricultural production,...

Jessica Woolard returned from the Northwest Tea Festival last year with the incredible story of Charles and Laurie Dawson. The couple have been married for 33 years and have an uncommon anniversary tradition - acquiring a good aged tea cake each year. Their anniversary cake is, suitably, the pu erh, and over the years, their collection has grown into an enviable one. Jessica had the good fortune o...