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Study Uncovers Vietnam’s Indigenous Tea Diversity | Chagee Announces NASDAQ IPO| Darjeeling First Flush is Promising Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

NEWSMAKER – Our reporter, 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. Jess...

Since 1998, consumers purchasing Fair Trade Certified products, including tea, have directed $1.2 billion in increased income to more than one million farmers, workers, and their families. Fair Trade USA certifies 1,700 major brands and retailers, ranging from Albertsons and Costco to Kroger, Target, Whole Foods, and Walmart. In his new book, *Every Purchase Matters*, Fair Trade USA founder Paul R...

NETA Calls For Palm Oil Cultivation | Wagh Bakri Tea Tops List of Most Trusted Tea Brands | Green Fly Infestation in Assam And Darjeeling Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

US Delays the Hardest Hitting Tariffs but Raises Duties on Chinese Tea to 152.5% | Japan Adapts to a Matcha Shortfall | China Enjoys a Fine Qing Ming Tea Harvest Holiday Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

US Delays the Hardest Hitting Tariffs but Raises Duties on Chinese Tea to 152.5% | Japan Adapts to a Matcha Shortfall | China Enjoys a Fine Qing Ming Tea Harvest Holiday NEWSMAKER – Paul Rice, Founder Fair Trade USA PLUS | Every Purchase Matters | Since 1998, consumers purchasing Fair Trade Certified products, including tea, have directed $1.2 billion in increased income to more than one million f...

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) announced on March 25 the first five ‘lighthouse’ demonstration projects funded by the UK’s Accelerate-to-Demonstrate. Biomass gasification is among the most promising options for tea, as it can reduce emissions, lower energy and cultivation costs, improve fertilizer efficiency, and increase productivity. The Kenya project, led by Comp...

Brutal US Tariffs Disrupt Global Trade Norms | Study Recommends Pakistan Pursue a Local Tea Revolution | Wagh Bakri is Once Again Named India’s Most Trusted Tea Brand Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brutal US Tariffs Disrupt Global Trade Norms | Study Recommends Pakistan Pursue a Local Tea Revolution | Wagh Bakri is Once Again Named India’s Most Trusted Tea Brand NEWSMAKER – Co-REGEN Supivaa Co-founder and CEO Aarti Shah PLUS | Tea Advances from the Ground Up | The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) announced on March 25 the first five ‘lighthouse’ demonstration projec...

The 21st edition of the World Tea Expo, co-located with the Bar & Restaurant Show, concluded on Wednesday after a busy week, as exhibitors, many of whom were new to the show, met with attendees from across the country and worldwide. Japanese teas were on prominent display. Last year, the United States bought about half of Japan's tea exports. Tea Biz stopped by to speak with exhibitors in...

India Ranks 2nd in Global Tea Exports | Assam Tea Industry Gains Government Support | Two Indian Teas Earn Accolades at WTE Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tea Producing Countries Top “Dirty 15” List of US Trade Partners | Global Tea Championship Winners 2025 are announced at World Tea Expo | Chagee Bubble Tea Decides on Nasdaq IPO Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tea Producing Countries Top “Dirty 15” List of US Trade Partners | Global Tea Championship Winners 2025 are announced at World Tea Expo | Chagee Bubble Tea Decides on Nasdaq IPO India Tea News India Ranks 2nd in Global Tea Exports | Assam Tea Industry Gains Government Support | Two Indian Teas Earn Accolades at WTE PLUS | On the Floor at World Tea Expo The 21st edition of the World Tea Expo, co-lo...

Since its establishment six years ago, the European Speciality Tea Association (ESTA) has implemented training programs leading to the certification of tea and coffee professionals, organized competitions to enhance the capabilities of tea baristas, and developed educational programs for consumers. The association has also organized tours to the tea lands and financed research and development to e...

Solar Replaces Fossil Fuels In 100 Assam Factories | Longview In Darjeeling loses 120 hectares of tea to fire | India Gets Its Largest Tea Cafe Yet Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

US Tea Trading Partners Face Single Rate Country-Specific Reciprocal Tariffs | Renewed Airstrikes in Yemen Elevate Tea Transit Risk | A Study of 1400 Mother-Child Pairs Found that Drinking Tea During Pregnancy is Linked to Enhanced Cognitive Development in Children Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...

US Tea Trading Partners Face Single Rate Country-Specific Reciprocal Tariffs | Renewed Airstrikes in Yemen Elevate Tea Transit Risk | A Study of 1400 Mother-Child Pairs Found that Drinking Tea During Pregnancy is Linked to Enhanced Cognitive Development in Children India Tea News | Solar Replaces Fossil Fuels In 100 Assam Factories | Longview In Darjeeling loses 120 hectares of tea to fire | India...

Italy birthed the Slow Food movement to encourage greater appreciation of locally produced food and beverages. Slow Food promotes the intrinsic qualities and traditions of food processing and preparation. The Slow Tea movement, which originated in 2004, embraced the core philosophy of Slow Food while maintaining its independence. From these early beginnings, the SlowTEA Alliance (STA), a non-profi...

Tea is Ensnared in an Expanding Global Trade War | Kenya Achieves Record Tea Earnings Despite Market Challenges | Chinese Regulators Approve a US IPO for Chagee Tea Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tea is Ensnared in an Expanding Global Trade War | Kenya Achieves Record Tea Earnings Despite Market Challenges | Chinese Regulators Approve a US IPO for Chagee Tea NEWSMAKERS – Marco Bertona, president of the Italy Tea & Infusions Association and founder of the International SlowTEA Alliance | Riccardo Colosi, Global Development Manager of SlowTEA Alliance PLUS | SlowTEA’s New Certification P...

The US Food and Drug Administration recently expanded its list of healthy beverages to include coffee. Independent peer-reviewed research shows that drinking coffee is linked to many significant health benefits, notably longevity. Coffee is the source of 70% of Americans' caffeine intake, up 15% since 2010-11, according to an ongoing study of 49,000 US adults. The latest update finds that fewe...

US Tariff Exemptions Confound the Tea Industry | Nepali Banks Fearful of Secondary Sanctions Will Curtail Nepal Tea Exports | Mixue’s $444 Million Bubble Tea IPO is Hong Kong’s Largest of the Year Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

US Tariff Exemptions Confound the Tea Industry | Nepali Banks Fearful of Secondary Sanctions Will Curtail Nepal Tea Exports | Mixue’s $444 Million Bubble Tea IPO is Hong Kong’s Largest of the Year NEWSMAKER – NCA Spokesperson Melissa San Miguel PLUS | Coffee Health Status Update The US Food and Drug Administration recently expanded its list of healthy beverages to include coffee. Independent peer-...

Eliminating the $800 de minimis tariff exemption will significantly impact the U.S. tea industry. The recent imposition of a 10% tariff on top of the 7.5% duty on Chinese tea, with a threatened additional 10% duty under discussion, has disrupted and burdened quality-driven tea enthusiasts and small businesses. Removing the de minimis exemption further alienates those committed to quality and innov...

Japan’s Ag Ministry Plans Stimulus to Address Matcha Shortfall | Tea’s Unexpected Role in Filtering Heavy Metals | Caffeine Intake Rises as Consumers Opt for Coffee Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy