Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from January 2008

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from January 2008

Humor and making a difference in tea & coffee.(from the Editor's Desk)(Editorial)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... At the bottom of this page I hope you will chuckle at our attempt to laugh at ourselves and tea and coffee. Beginning with this issue, we will feature a cartoon, to bring a little humor into this magazine. I read in Mark Pendergrast's...

[Cartoon].(from the Editor's Desk)(Cartoon)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Try cutting back on the herbal tea."

International tea players debate a 'fair cup'.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
January 1, 2008... ENGLAND -- Recently, 12 tea companies and other key players in the tea sector met to discuss ways in which purchasing practices need to change to protect vulnerable tea farmers and workers. Retailers, tea companies, tea producers, investors and...

Coffee condoms promote safe sex in Ethiopia.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
January 1, 2008... AFRICA -- According to a report published in The Guardian and on cnn.com, A U.S.-based charity is hoping to fight the spread of AIDS with a unique product that appeals to coffee mania in the country that claims to have invented the drink:...

Germplasm from Lisbon helps develop New Arabica strain.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
January 1, 2008... PORTUGAL -- Portugal, a country where coffee can hardly be grown, has played a significant role in India coming out with a new Arabica coffee variety after 21 years. The germplasm for the yet-to-be named variety has been obtained from...

Iced tea's getting hot.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
January 1, 2008... INDIA -- While international formats such as ready-to-drink and flavored teas may still have to wait to enter Indian households, iced tea is likely to be the "cool" format for the next season, once the winter is over. A number of companies...

Calendar.(Conference news)(Calendar)
January 1, 2008... February 14-16: 5th African Fine Coffee Conference & Exhibition (EAFCA), Kampala, Uganda, Tel: +(0256) (0) 41269140, E-mail: secretariat@eafca.org, Web: www.africanfinestcoffee.com February 15-17: Coffee Fest Washington, D.C. Washington,...

Roaster training the U.S.(Roasting Education)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Many people who want to roast coffee simply dive in and start roasting. Others work for other coffee roasters to learn the trade. Many, however, seek out professional courses so they will eliminate the mistakes a...

An education in tea: the tea industry is booming with more and more individuals wanting to learn about the inner working of tea. Tea & Coffee Trade Journal highlights a few of these notable offerings.(Tea & Education)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The past year has been very exciting for the tea industry. Specialty tea II has grown incredibly through the efforts of passionate visionaries and entrepreneurs that have appealed to consumers within all...

Ancient brew: bubbles into the West: Kombucha tea, a tisane that is more than 2,000 years old, is trickling into the U.S. and the 21st century. The drink has been adapted from the Middle East and Asia, although it has been consumed throughout other parts of the world.(Kombucha Tea)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The "mushroom tea," as Kombucha is commonly referred, has been having remarkable success for its health properties, tangy taste and self-reproduction. Though this new famed brew is hitting the shelves of health food...

A model for sustainability: in the production of speciality coffee: Jill Adams accompanies a group of Australian roasters and visits a sustainability project in Kintamani and Papuan.(Kintamani Coffee)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Most people think of Bali only as a tourist destination. Bali's reputation as a coffee producing country is little known on the world market. This region, however, has been producing quality coffee since before...

From espresso to Caffe Latte with Austrian premium quality: wherever it is sold in Europe, its hallmark is probably more familiar than many politicians, sports stars or artists; the coffee boy with red fez, the logo of Vienna's coffee roaster, Julius Meinl. To the observer, it is a sign of high quality and a wide range of specialty coffees.(Case History: Meinl)
January 1, 2008... (Staff Report) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When the tradition-rich company Julius Meinl decided to re-engineer its packaging processes in 2006, the PME 4261 BN, built by Bosch Package Makers, was at the top of its wish list. The packaging...

Retailer Profile: El Magnifico: a magnificent approach to tea & coffee: while tea and coffee can be considered market competitors, Salvador Sans, owner of El Magnifico and Sans & Sans Fine Tea Merchants, has found a harmonious balance. His beautiful specialty shops have opened the eyes and expanded the palates of Spanish tea and coffee drinkers.(Specialty news)(Interview)(Company overview)
January 1, 2008... Staff Report [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] T&C: How long have you been in business? Salvador Sans: My Grandfather and Father were coffee roasters and I remember playing soccer with my father's employees when I was a kid and jumping on...

Annual syrups survey: as the specialty coffee industry has expanded, it is crucial to recognize the demands and taste, of consumers through diversification of menu options. Utilizing syrups supplies a unique way to boost sales as well as provide an item consumers are seeking out.(Specialty news)(Company overview)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Today, flavored syrups are essential items in any specialty coffee shop that not only services as an easy way to boost profits but an item that consumers specifically seek out. As customers are becoming more aware of...

A year in review: Part I flavors making the industry even tastier: we're all familiar with vanilla hazelnut coffees and orange cinnamon teas, but it takes a true connoisseur to appreciate the science that goes into flavoring these beverages. ......(Specialty news)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A year in review: Part I flavors making the industry even tastier: we're all familiar with vanilla hazelnut coffees and orange cinnamon teas, but it takes a true connoisseur to appreciate the science that goes into...

Barista, the Game--brew the perfect cup!(Product Showcase)
January 1, 2008... Discovery Bay Games recently launched a new game about one of the nation's trendiest beverages--coffee! Barista, the Game, involves the world of lattes and cappuccinos, where the object of the game is to be the first barista to "brew the...

Cafe Life New York: an insider's guide to the city's neighborhood cafes.(Product Showcase)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cafe Life New York: An Insider's Guide to the City's Neighborhood Cafe by Sandy Miller, photography by Juliana Spear supplies an essential guide to the cafes of New York City. This new book showcases the neighborhood...

Tea-Infused chocolate bars.(Product Showcase)
January 1, 2008... The Tea Room's recently launched tea-infused, organic 1.8-oz (51g) bars ranging in cacao content from 30% up to 72%. All of their tea-infused treats are carefully crafted to incorporate the perfect balance of tea and chocolate. A natural...

Steepware by TeaSpot revolutionizes teatime.(Product Showcase)
January 1, 2008... The TeaSpot, a company that specializes in a fusion of tea, technology and organic loose leaf tea recently launched innovative Steepware. Steepware by TeaSpot is a new category of houseware, dedicated exclusively to steeping high-quality loose...

The Green Tea Book--"The Science-Baked "Miracle Cure".(Product Showcase)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Green Tea Book, Second Edition written by Lester A. Mitscher, PHD, and Victoria Dolby Toews, MPH, discusses how green tea works and how you can use it to benefit your health by consuming three to five cups per...

Planning coffee dates just got easier.(Product Showcase)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sheila Hollinworth who has been drawing cartoons for more than 20 years recently launched 2008 Coffee Cartoon Calendars. The calendars are compact, black and white CD-sized desk calendar that has a different coffee...

NCA holds 97th convention in March.(Trade News)
January 1, 2008... The National Coffee Association of U.S.A., Inc. (NCA) will hold its 97th Annual Convention on March 6-8, 2008 at The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort and Club in Aventura, Florida. It is expected that more than 400 senior executives from...

UNIC establishes subsidiary in Seattle.(Trade News)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Unic USA Corp. recently inaugurated its U.S. subsidiary last November. Managed by Chris Ernotte since June, the new U.S. branch is now in full operation with complete inventories of Unic's equipment line of professional espresso machines,...

Global Dubai Tea Forum 2008.(Trade News)
January 1, 2008... Leading experts from the regional and global tea industry are set to converge in Dubai for the second Global Dubai Tea Forum early next year to discuss best practices in enhancing tea production and marketing worldwide. This announcement was...

British Coffee Association (BCA) and the Coffee Trade Federation (CTF) join forces.(Trade News)
January 1, 2008... The two associations will operate under the title of the British Coffee Association (BCA) acting as a single entity and being the authority on the coffee trade and industry of the UK. The BCA will provide the representative voice for all...

Flavor & Fragrance Specialties welcomes two new members.(People News)(Marjorie Cardaci appointed as Manager of Customer Service)(Christopher Poskey appointed as a flavor technician)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Marjorie Cardaci has joined FFS as Manager of Customer Service. Marjorie brings over 20 years of sales and client service management experience to her new position. Prior to joining FFS, she held customer service/sales manager positions at Bush...

Supervisory board of Neumann Gruppe GmbH.(People News)(appointments of Anthonie L. Stal)(appointments of Dr. Klaus Moves)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Neumann Gruppe GmbH, NKG's holding company has a supervisory board, which represents the shareholders. Among the board's supervising functions are counseling and setting of strategy for the board of management. Michael R. Neumann chairs the...

White Coffee teams with Cortellini.(People News)
January 1, 2008... The White Coffee Corporation, a third generation, family owned coffee importing and roasting business, has hired Charles Cortellini as a consultant. Prior to joining The White Coffee Corporation, Cortellini was CEO and president of First...

Capresso names new president.(People News)
January 1, 2008... Richard Boynton has been named president of Capresso Inc. He was previously general manager and senior vice president. Boynton succeeds Michael Kramm who will become chairman. Additionally, Jura AG, Switzerland will become the sole owner and...

North Atlantic Specialty Bag.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... North Atlantic Specialty Bag, a company specializing in cutting edge specialty bag design, has made available their newest product, the 4 Corner Seal Reclosable Side Gusset Pouches. These bags are extremely advanced, combining the most popular...

Optima creates soft pod/espresso machine.
January 1, 2008... Optima Group Consumers has created the CFL1 machine for small- scale producers of coffee portion packs for soft pods and espresso pods. The machine produces 75 pods per minute in a linear, single- lane paper pod handling configuration. The...

Heat and control creates accurate metal detection.(Equipment & Packaging News)
January 1, 2008... Compact CEIA THS/G metal detectors from Heat and Control fit neatly between multi-head weighers and vertical form-fill-seal bagmakers to assure the safety of free-falling coffee, tea and other products. Highly sensitive to all magnetic and...

Keurig B3000 single-cup commercial brewing system.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... The Keurig Brewing System is able to satisfy individual tastes with its over 130 varieties of gourmet coffee and teas, and will also provide the convenience of a single-serve machine. The patented K-Cup portion pack allows hot water to flow...