Archive for October, 2011
India: Tea exports to Iran have fallen by nearly 25%
Posted by Admin in Tea Industry News on October 31, 2011
The Economic Times, 24 Oct 2011
KOLKATA: Tea exports to Iran, a major importer, have fallen by nearly 25%to 10 million kg in January-August as traders are clueless about the mode of payment to that country, an official of Indian Tea Association said.
“We have come to know from the media that the Iran payments crisis is resolved. Subsequently, we have written to the Finance ministry 15 days ago seeking confirmation and the modalities involved. So far, no response has come from the government,” the official said.
Tea Connoisseurs Herald Arrival of New Company, Rare Tea Republic™
Posted by Admin in Tea Industry News, Tea Product News on October 31, 2011
PRNewswire, Oct 21 2011
Company Curates Small Parcel, Single Estate Full-Leaf Teas from the World’s Finest Tea Gardens
Rare Tea Republic™, a company that curates fresh teas from the world’s finest tea gardens, was launched today. Rare Tea Republic works directly with artisans around the world to select small lots and procure single estate teas that best express the character of the terroir. Rare Tea Republic’s tea collection launched with nineteen teas from single estates throughout Northern India and the Himalayan Mountain region including: Darjeeling, Kangra, Sikkam, Assam, Bihar and Nepal.
Africa: Burundi Tea Exports Rise 1.4% in September as Prices Strengthen
Posted by Admin in Tea Industry News on October 31, 2011
Bloomberg Business Week, 19 Oct 2011
Tea exports from Burundi rose to 574 metric tons in September from 566 tons a year earlier as international prices for the drink rose, according to Joseph Marc Ndahigeze, head of the Burundi Tea Board.
Earnings from sales of the leaf increased to $1.6 million from $1.5 million a year earlier, Ndahigeze said today in an interview in the capital, Bujumbura. The price of tea rose to $2.79 per kilogram (2.2 pounds) from $2.62 a kilogram a year earlier, he said.
Canadians’ tastebuds turning eastward as Asian flavours take root
Posted by Admin in General Tea News, Tea Culture / Ceremony on October 31, 2011
Montreal Gazette, 18 Oct 2011
As Asians become a higher percentage of the Canadian population, tea-flavoured drinks such as green tea are among the dietary climbers, along with pork, rice and seafood.
Canadians are eating less beef and potatoes and more pork, seafood and rice, thanks to the fact that about 10 per cent of us now are of Asian descent. We’re also snacking more, even more so on fruit, and drinking more green tea — both again due to eastern influences, according to a study by Toronto-based market research company NPD Group.
There are 3.3 million Asians in Canada, or 11 per cent of the population, and the food and beverage industry ignores them at its competitive peril, says the study’s authors.
Tea epigallocatechin-3-gallate inhibits cell proliferation in breast cancer patients
Posted by Admin in Tea Health Benefits on October 31, 2011
Medical Xpress, 21 Oct 2011
Erxi Wu, assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences, and Fengfei Wang, research associate of pharmaceutical sciences, co-wrote the article, “Anti-cancer activities of tea epigallocatechin-3-gallate in breast cancer patients under radiotherapy,” which will be published by Current Molecular Medicine.
In the study, they tested the hypothesis that administration of epigallocatechin-3-gallate, a polyphenol present in abundance in widely consumed tea, inhibits cell proliferation, invasion and angiogenesis in breast cancer patients.
Tea Spiced Pecans
Posted by Admin in Tea Recipes on October 31, 2011
Ingredients
1 lb pecans
¼ cup raw sugar (regular, granular sugar would work)
2 Tbsp. Strawberry Rhubarb (loose) tea (or preferred flavor/blend)
½ tsp fine sea salt
1 egg white
1 Tbsp water
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the pecans in a large bowl; set aside.
In a spice grinder, finely grind the sugar, tea and salt. Transfer the powder to an airtight container and set aside. (You will have more than you need for this recipe.)
In a small bowl, whisk egg white and water until combined and foamy. Add the dry ingredients and whisk until incorporated. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Special Offers from Art of Tea
Posted by Admin in General Tea News, Tea Product News, Tea Special Offers on October 21, 2011
David Oliver from Art of Tea has emailed with two very special offers for Tea News Direct readers. Art of Tea is one of our favorite tea vendors, with high quality teas at good prices, so we’ll be taking advantage of these special offers ourselves…
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OFFER 2:
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Ends: 12/31/2011
Enter Coupon Code: MERRY50
These discounts will be available for the rest of 2011, so there’s plenty of time to find the right tea and get that holiday gift for a fellow tea lover.
Edible Green Tea Special Offer
Posted by Admin in General Tea News, Tea Special Offers on October 19, 2011
Tea News Direct Exclusive
Tea News Direct readers can take advantage of a special Halloween offer from Eat Green Tea.
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Chai Tea Website Relaunched
Posted by Admin in General Tea News, Tea Industry News, Tea Product News on October 19, 2011
Tea News Direct Exclusive
A website showcasing hundreds of varieties of Chai tea and related chai products has been relaunched. Chai Buyer offers visitors a convenient way to browse the world of Chai, the popular spiced, milky tea originating from India.
“We’re really excited about the new website” said Chai Buyer’s Richard Fray. “We’ve spent a long time researching hundreds of products and we think it’s now the most comprehensive collection of Chai tea ever assembled online.”
Chai Buyer breaks products down into categories which include Loose Leaf Chai, Chai Teabags, Chai Samplers, Chai Mixes, Chai Concentrates and Ready-to-Drink Chai, as well as teawares, accessories, books and more.
“It’s the perfect website for anyone interested in Chai. Not only can Chai drinkers find their preferred Chai products, we also have information about how to make Chai tea, the history of Chai and recommended Chai websites” said Fray.
Source: Chai Buyer
Website: www.chaibuyer.com
Tea News Direct Recommended Link: YOGIC CHAI
How Green Tea May Thwart Lung Cancer
Posted by Admin in General Tea News, Tea Health Benefits on October 19, 2011
Fox News, Oct 10 2011
A new study shows for the first time how a compound in green tea might work to suppress lung cancer. A compound found in green tea, called EGCG, was already known to have anti-cancer properties. But researchers are still trying to figure out all the ways EGCG acts to suppress tumor growth. The new study found EGCG raises levels of a molecule called mi-R210 inside lung cancer cells.
Cancer cells with higher levels of mi-R210 multiplied more slowly than lung cancer cells with lower levels, the study showed. In addition, cells with high mi-R210 levels lost the ability to grow on top of each other, a hallmark of cancer cells. The study was conducted in cells in a dish, and more research is needed to determine if the same thing happens to cells inside the body.
Many laboratory studies suggest green tea may protect against cancer or slow cancer growth, but studies in humans have had mixed results, according to the National Institutes of Health. Cancer rates tend to be lower in countries, such as Japan, where people drink more green tea, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMM).
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