Archive for November, 2009
Tata Tea Group’s CFO in conversation with India’s Economic Times
Posted by Admin in Tea Industry News on November 30, 2009
Tata Tea , one of the first Indian companies to go global in pursuit of growth is now working to emerge as an international consumer products giant with a leading presence in the non-alcoholic beverages market. The company’s group chief financial officer L Krishna Kumar in conversation with ET discusses the fineprint of this roadmap.
While the corporate strategy of Tata Tea is to emerge as a beverage major, why is it that tea still continues to account the substantial portion of the company’s revenues?
There is no denying the fact that we are a dominating player in the tea business, being the second largest tea company in the world. Having said that; our product portfolio has undergone a big change over the last four to five years. We categorise tea into two parts. The traditional black tea -which is staple hot beverage in India – and the ready-to-drink & specialty herbal teas that are globally as big if not bigger than black tea. In 2004-05, our turnover was accounted almost entirely by black tea. It was about 90% tea and 10% coffee and other things. Look at the proportion today; the total tea has come down to about 70-75 %. Out of this, the black tea is about 65% and 10% is the non-black tea. The non-black tea was almost negligible five years back. Read the rest of this entry »
Tea lover brews perfection
Posted by Admin in Tea Culture / Ceremony, Tea Product News on November 30, 2009
Entrepreneur develops steeper to ease preparation of beverage.
LONG BEACH — Brewing loose-leaf tea can take an elaborate setup, according to Mei Tung, of Long Beach. Her tea set sits on a large, hand-carved wooden tray and includes small, ornamental porcelain dishes. Most hold dried tea leaves of different varieties; others are for steeping them. She poured boiling water into one of the steeping dishes. Water dripped from the kettle and ran in thin streams around the tray. After a moment, she removed a perforated ceramic basket holding the tea leaves from the hot water and poured it into tiny cups. Again, the tea dripped from the dish’s lip and wet the tray.
“Because we’re tea lovers, we really wanted to design something for tea lovers who travel so they can enjoy their favorite tea on the road,” Tung explained as the tea steeped. So she began producing the Perfect Steeper, a small, portable device that brews loose-leaf tea.
The Eight Cranes Perfect Steeper is available online from Amazon.com
Vienna to Host Europe’s Largest Tea & Coffee Industry Event
Posted by Admin in Tea Industry News on November 22, 2009
Contact: Tea & Coffee World Cup: Alicia Riley, +1-212-391-2060, a.riley@teaandcoffee.net
VIENNA, Austria -
The 14th Tea & Coffee World Cup Exhibition & Symposium, Europe’s largest and most comprehensive event for the coffee and tea businesses, will be held April 25-27, 2010, at the Reed Messe Wien in Vienna, Austria. Co-sponsored by the leading global journals Tea & Coffee Trade Journal and Tea & Coffee Asia the exhibition will be the one-stop networking and buying event for tea and coffee professionals worldwide.
Industry leaders in importing, exporting, equipment and machinery supply, roasting, packing, and retailing have already pre-registered for this three-day comprehensive marketplace for products and services.
Exhibitors from more than 20 countries represent the broad spectrum of the international community. Tea exhibitors include teabag equipment and paper, associations, tea exporters in black, green and herbal teas, importers, distributors, packers and manufacturers, and allied products. Coffee exhibitors include manufacturers and suppliers of coffee roasting equipment, packaging equipment, brewers, syrups, and pods, as well as trade associations.
A Perfect Coalition:
Tea & Coffee World Cup Europe and Alles für den Gast-Wien will take place simultaneously in adjacent halls at the Reed Messe, April 25-27, 2010. The two leading trade fairs in their fields, serving the same industries but in different sectors, will complement each other and add value to both exhibitor’s and visitor’s experiences. Read the rest of this entry »
EXCLUSIVE: Tea comparison website relaunched
Posted by Admin in General Tea News, Tea Industry News, Tea Product News on November 14, 2009
Buy Tea Online comparison website
A website comparing more than 1000 varieties of loose leaf tea, teabags and teawares was relaunched last week. Buy Tea Online, which opened its doors in 2005, has been completely redesigned to make it easier for tea drinkers to find the right products, first time.
“With whole sections dedicated to green tea, white tea, oolong tea, black tea, pu-erh tea, flavored tea, herbal tea, tea gift sets and samplers, teapots, accessories and more, there’s sure to be something for everyone” said spokesman Richard Fray. “We’ve recreated the site as an online catalog, enabling our visitors better access to a much larger range of tea and tea-related products” he added.
Buy Tea Online, and its sister site, Buy Loose Tea, have become increasingly popular with tea drinkers, wholesalers and industry insiders alike. Whilst Buy Loose Tea is restricted to loose leaf teas only, Buy Tea Online covers a whole range of tea-related products. Fray explains the reason behind this:
“There’s a world of difference between the casual tea newbie wanting to try some raspberry flavored teabags and the genuine connoisseur looking for this year’s Wuyi Rock Oolongs, so both websites are designed to cater to different audiences. Buy Tea Online has a more general feel, featuring teabags, teapots, kettles and other products similar to what you’d maybe find in your local supermarket, as well as an extensive range of loose leaf teas. Buy Loose Tea only features loose leaf teas – no teabags, no accessories, no distractions, just top quality whole leaf tea.”
“And what a selection we have! Comparing products from great online retailers such as Adagio, Generation Tea, O-cha and Culinary Teas side by side with big-name brands like Celestial Seasonings, Stash and Yogi, we think Buy Tea Online is the ultimate method of selecting which teas and teawares to purchase on the internet. It couldn’t be simpler or more effective.”
Fray continued: “We plan on adding to the range over the coming months. It’ll be hard to find enough products of the required standard for us to feature, but we’re looking around and hoping to increase the number of products on the site to maybe a couple thousand.”
The Superior Benefits of Loose Leaf Tea
Posted by Admin in General Tea News on November 9, 2009
Bukisa.com by Kristie Leong M.D.
If you enjoy the taste and health benefits of tea, there are some compelling reasons to switch to loose leaf tea over tea bags. Here’s three reasons why.
Most Americans when they prepare their tea in the morning reach for the box of tea bags. This is in contrast to most other countries where tea is brewed directly from the loose leaves. Are Americans missing out on taste and potential health benefits when they brew their tea from bags? Here are some of the more compelling benefits of loose leaf tea:
Benefits of loose leaf tea #1: Loose leaf teas tend to be of higher quality
Eight cups of tea daily ‘good for your health’
Posted by Admin in Tea Health Benefits on November 9, 2009
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Want to live a long and healthy life? Make sure that you drink at least eight cups of tea everyday, says a new study.
Researchers have found that the caffeine contained in drinks can lower the risk of heart attack and stroke, and improve the brain power of drinkers by making them feel more alert and cheerful, the London ‘Daily Mail’ reported.
Lead author Dr Carrie Ruxton, a nutrition expert, said her work “debunked” some of the myths around caffeinated drinks like tea, coffee and cocoa. Read the rest of this entry »
Woman Turns 105; the Secret? Green Tea
Posted by Admin in General Tea News, Tea Health Benefits on November 9, 2009
A Houston, Texas woman shares her secrets of longevity, and she’s an expert on the subject. Juanita Black just turned 105. Her love of green tea has brought her an unexpected bonus.
“I don’t drink coffee or anything,” says Black. “I drink green tea. I love it!”
During a news report at her birthday in October, Black shared tales of her youthful spirit, even her birthday trip to a local strip club. She was adamant that drinking green tea aided her long life. The tales made the rounds coast to coast, from CNN to Perez Hilton. Read the rest of this entry »
India: Tea to get smart makeover to capture young market
Posted by Admin in General Tea News, Tea Industry News on November 9, 2009
KOLKATA: Tea board of India wants youth to prefer tea to coffee. Or for that matter, the board is keen on making tea the popular choice over soft-drinks and all other beverages. To re-brand the golden brew amongst city youth, Tea Board has planned a unique tea fest called “Chai Ho!” in January at two malls where youngsters regularly hang out.
Tea Board, which is the chief sponsor of the event, plans to leave no stone unturned to transform tea drinking into a smart, stylish affair.
“Chai Ho!” will have gen-next feel with music, celebrity adda, story sessions and a hoard of interesting events.
“The idea is to present tea as a fashionable and healthy drink and introduce youth to the finer nuances of the beverage. We want to bring back the romance of tea drinking and will create a fun-filled ambience around tea to attract youths,” said Tea Board chairman Basudeb Banerjee. Read the rest of this entry »
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