Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from August 2007

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from August 2007

Roasting revelry.(from the Editor's Desk)(taste is the foundation of roasting)
August 1, 2007... This comprehensive issue will be presented at the annual SCAA Roasters' Retreat in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, which is not only a valuable chance to practice and learn about the art and science of coffee roasting, but an opportunity to take part...

Poor farming methods hamper coffee yields.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
August 1, 2007... AFRICA -- According to a report published in Business Daily Africa, the coffee industry is struggling with its full production potential because growers, especially the small-holders, are not embracing proper crop practices, a new study has...

Equal Exchange brings fair trade to small-scale tea growers.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
August 1, 2007... UNITED STATES -- Seeking to catalyze changes in the tea industry, Equal Exchange announces today seven new premium, organic and Fair Trade Certified (TM) teas sourced from co-operative of small- scale growers. The launch is part of Equal...

Brazil--coffee exports reach $ 3.7 billion in the last crop year.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
August 1, 2007... BRAZIL -- According to statistics from the Brazilian Coffee Exporter Council (CeCafe), Brazilian coffee exports yielded US$ 3.7 billion in the 2006-07 crop year, which ended in June, a 27.8% increase compared with the 2005-06 crop year....

Coffee look up to better times as global prices continue to recover.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
August 1, 2007... AFRICA -- A recent report shows prices that the coffee commodity remained firm during the month of June in most major markets-a trend that is expected to carry on beyond this month even though nations producing Robusta coffee producing nations...

Calendar.(Calendar)
August 1, 2007... August 16-19: 7th Annual Roasters Guild Retreat, Ruttgers Sugar Lake Lodge, Grand Rapids, Minnesota E-mail: sstringfellow@scaa.org, Web: roastersguild.org August 29-31: International Tea Convention, Colombo Tea Traders'...

Cha Yuan--a French specialty tea company: the Cha Yuan tea store began in response to the remote call of tea and of its culture.(Company Profile)
August 1, 2007... Te Cha Yuan success story began in 1998 when Nadia Becaud decided to pen her own tea store in Lyon, France. This second biggest French urban agglomeration is located where the Saone river flows into the Rhone river and at the foot of the "Monts...

Show sizzler.(World Cup Preview)(exhibits and symposiums for tea and coffee)
August 1, 2007... Palm trees swaying in the air. Ocean views at every corner. Sun shining down on beautiful streets and, of course, Tea & Coffee World Cup/AMERICAS in Miami Beach. This unique combination of exhibits and symposiums, being held January 9-11, 2008,...

Know your port authority! Authorities are silent partners to the coffee and tea industries. An efficient and professional port infrastructure can help importers and roasters in its vicinity to flourish. Joel Starr and Timothy Castle explore the U.S. and European coffee and tea ports.(Transportation)
August 1, 2007... Coffee and tea businesses often make relocation decisions based on the advantages that a well-run port can deliver. Further, if the management of a given port wants to attract coffee business, they will go out of their way to understand the...

The Roasters Guild and Roaster Manufacturers--working together for maximum benefit! The Roasters Guild Retreat is once again upon us! Tea & Coffee Trade Journal talks with the roasting equipment manufacturers.(Roasters Guild)
August 1, 2007... This annual retreat at Rutger's Sugar Lake Lodge in Grand Rapids, Minnesota is not only a valuable opportunity to practice and learn about the art and science of coffee roasting, but also represents a chance to take part in a community of...

Finding the art in the bean: creating the perfect cup of coffee is a collaboration between your senses and the ideal tools. Once your preferences have been determined, you can choose the type of bean or bean combinations and roasting technique to personalize your picks.(Coffee Artistry)
August 1, 2007... The rapid pace of which the specialty coffee industry consistently changes impresses me. In our business, the companies that continually look for new and innovative ways to push the envelope are the companies that enjoy the rapid growth...

Oops, whoops & outright blunders 5.(Roasting Mishaps)(roaster repair technician)
August 1, 2007... "Trust, but verify."--Ronald Reagan Recently, my little roaster drum stopped rotating. I'd heard some squeaks and groans over the previous two or three roasting sessions and I wasn't sure if I needed to replace the motor or the drum shaft....

The art of grading tea: tea grading is one of the most complex topics in the industry. Specialty imbibers are routinely confused about the topic. Randy Altman explains this intricate classification process.(Tea Grading)
August 1, 2007... There is no universal standardized grading system employed throughout the global business, and even those systems that do exist are often more art than science. Companies also occasionally fool around with grades, giving an exalted grade to an...

Pick your passion: the consumers' dilemma over the best sweetener for their brew: you no longer need to abandon your health conscious mentality to sweeten your tea or coffee. By experimenting with all-natural sweeteners, exploring other options, like honey, and dispelling some artificial sweetener myths, the sugar alternative possibilities are growing.(Sweet Substitutes)
August 1, 2007... Walk into any coffee shop or tea parlor, and you've a myriad of choices for your tea or coffee addiction. Then, more decision-making comes into play when sweetening your favorite hot or cold beverage. According to Sugarshots spokesman, John...

Quality, freshness and service continue to boost coffee sales of independents & chains: the specialty coffee market is flourishing now more than ever. Some of that success can be attributed to venerable business concepts. Andrew Hetzel discusses.(Specialty news)
August 1, 2007... Fine coffee is no longer the province of the Pacific Northwest; Alaska now has the greatest per-capita consumption of fine coffee, and espresso is a popular menu item in Michigan and Nebraska. The advent of the Internet, cable television and...

The Brand Coaches: brewing a hot brand: it has been two years in the making, but The Brand Coaches have taken many of the keys to success we have addressed in this exclusive bi-monthly column for Tea & Coffee Trade Journal, and added a number of other critical ingredients to create a breakthrough book on retail specialty coffee business development.(Specialty news)(Column)
August 1, 2007... It has been gratifying to travel around the country and find our Brand Coaches column taped behind the service counter and back of the house at many independent and chain coffee houses and drive-thrus. That myriad of topics, from the formula to...

Diedrich coffee roasters answers 4 questions: Shawn P. Contreras, marketing and business development manager sits down with Emerson Leonard of Tea & Coffee Trade Journal and answers our questions.(Specialty news)(Diedrich Manufacturing Inc.)(Interview)
August 1, 2007... T & C What new demands have roasters asked of their roasting machines? SC: Roastmasters want increased efficiency and control, particularly with fuel and the ability to dynamically change airflow and temperature. The variation in the...

OneCafe--innovative single-cup coffee.(Product Showcase)(One Cafe International AB)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... After several years of research and development, One Cafe has created a new way to brew and serve coffee--instantly and in the cup. The company supplies the first disposable single-cup coffee brewing bag. The filter bag is made of a patented...

Yerba mate-spiked beverages power mate revolution.(Product Showcase)
August 1, 2007... Guayaki, a provider of organic, fairly-traded, rainforest-grown yerba mate in North America, with products sold at thousands of natural foods stores, cafes and supermarkets, recently introduced a new traditional-style Unsweetened Mate. This new...

Dryden & Palmer Co. new flavored sticks.(Product Showcase)
August 1, 2007... Dryden & Palmer Co., a rock candy company since 1894 recently announced the introduction of flavored demitasse sticks. The company supplies rock candy, which is the product of the refining of recrystallization of pure cane sugar. In fact, it is...

2007 Honduras Cup of Excellence auction.(Trade News)
August 1, 2007... The Honduras Cup of Excellence program was the fifth and final for Central American farmers and brought the 24 winning coffees an average price of $5.22/lb. The number of new bidders and the success of the auction is representative of the...

2007 El Salvador Cup of Excellence auction.(Trade News)
August 1, 2007... Five years after El Salvador farmers first rallied around the Cup of Excellence (COE) program, the 2007 auction delivered its highest overall average prices to the 23 winning farmers, with an average price of $5.18/lb. and a top price of over...

The World Tea Expo wraps up most successful show to date.(Trade News)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... The World Tea Expo, a trade show dedicated to tea and tea-related products, wrapped up its most successful year ever this June in Atlanta. The Expo hosted 280 exhibiting companies from 15 different countries. Over three days, the World Tea Expo...

illy presents its "Universita Del Caffe" in the U.S.(Trade News)(Illycaffe S.p.A.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... illy has introduced its Italian-headquartered UniversitY. del Caffe curriculum in the U.S., offering two course sessions at New York City's International Culinary Center. It is the first program of its kind to offer extensive coffee training,...

Dillanos Coffee Roasters acquires Dominic's Coffee.(Trade News)
August 1, 2007... Dillanos Coffee Roasters has acquired Dominic's Coffee Company in Tumwater, Washington. "We believe that Dominic's shares our commitment to top quality handcrafted roasting," said David J Morris, CEO of Dillanos. "Our dedication to the art and...

New vice president of sales.(People News)
August 1, 2007... Jackie Bresie has joined Torani/R. Torre & Company as the new vice president of sales. A sales veteran with over 20 years experience, Jackie will be tasked with leading Torani's sales force into the next stage of the company's growth. In...

Coffee Perks names new partner.(People News)(appointment of Christian Hosking in Coffee Perks)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Susan Hartley, president and principal partner of Coffee Perks recently named Christian Hosking as corporate partner and executive vice president. Hosking joins Beverly Cleary, executive vice president and Hartley's sister. Hartley states, "As...

Peace Coffee hires new CEO.(People News)
August 1, 2007... The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) hired Lee Wallace as the new CEO at Peace Coffee, a 100% Fair Trade and organic coffee company. "Peace Coffee's success is a national model for how a business can thrive in partnership...

Prominent businessman will serve fifth term as City of Houston appointee.(People News)
August 1, 2007... Houston City Council has reappointed Kase Lawal to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority for a fifth term. Initially appointed in June 1999, Lawal was the first vice chairman of the Port Commission to serve two-year terms without...

New Combo Brew System from Curtis.(Equipment & Packaging News)
August 1, 2007... Curtis' new Generation Three (G3) ComboBrew Systems allow operators to combine coffee and tea brewing. The Curtis' exclusive G3 Universal Control Module offers high-tech features such as a scroll-through interface and one-touch operations using...

Pressure indicating sensor film from Sensor Product.(Equipment & Packaging News)
August 1, 2007... Sensor Products Inc, has made available Pressurex, a sensor film that indicates pressure to assure quality and consistent packaging. Pressurex film measures pressure from 2 to 43,000 PSI. After being placed between two touching surfaces, the...

SoftCan container from Optima.(Equipment & Packaging News)
August 1, 2007... Optima, manufacturer of filling and packaging machines, has recently developed SoftCan, a new packaging container. Producing about 900 coffee pads per minute, the Optima CFL then stacks the pads in magazines for the SoftCan packaging...