Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from July 2007

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from July 2007

Celebrity-infused coffee.(from the Editor's Desk)
July 1, 2007... Nothing makes me happier than to see my people (coffee and tea people) on TV. I've had the pleasure of seeing Peter Goggi of Lipton (Unilever) speak about tea on various cable television shows, David Morris of Dillanos Coffee teaching TV chef...

India tea prices firming up.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)(Brief article)(Statistical data)
July 1, 2007... INDIA--According to a report published on India News, India's recession in the tea industry is showing signs of resurgence with prices firming up during weekly auctions, although rains have led to a slump in production in the first five months...

National Coffee Association announces anti-terrorism initiative.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
July 1, 2007... UNITED STATES--The NCA is moving into the pilot phase of an initiative in support of the U.S. coffee industry's participation in the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) a program of the U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP)...

Calendar.(Calendar)
July 1, 2007... July 29-August 2: 8th Annual World Barista Championship, Tokyo, Japan. Hosted by Specialty Coffee Association of Japan (SCAJ) Web: www.worldbaristachampionship.com July 31-August 2: Coffee Fest (at the SCAJ), Tokyo's Big Site,...

Tea & coffee world cup Americas exhibition & symposiums: Miami heat!(World Cup Preview)
July 1, 2007... Palm trees swaying in the air. Ocean views at every corner. Sun shining down on beautiful streets... and, of course, plenty of cafes. This is what comes to mind when one thinks of Miami, the location for the Tea & Coffee World Cup Americas....

State of the specialty coffee industry: with such a rich and prolific history, the coffee industry has certainly seen its fair share of ebbs and flows. Ted Lingle recounts a comprehensive insight into the past and the future market of this burgeoning industry.(Industry Perspectives)
July 1, 2007... When asked about the state of the specialty coffee industry today, I see two different pictures. On the consuming side, it has been a story of hope, growth and opportunity. On the producing side, however, it has been one of challenges,...

Taking taste profiles to the next step: one of the major factors that affect taste preferences is the natural ability of the taster. Phil Beattie shares his insight on the intricate tastebuds that pertain to coffee.(Tasting Coffee)
July 1, 2007... Most people have something that they will not eat. The reason? The taste is disagreeable to them. When I was a child, I detested tomatoes. I would not touch them with a 10foot pole. Every time my mother cooked a meal I would ask, "Are...

Cupping decaf: What do we expect? One way roasters can quantify or qualify their decal offerings is through cupping. With the onset of new research and development to improve the decaf process, it's no wonder decaffeination practices are better than they have ever been.(Cupping Decaf)
July 1, 2007... As the manager of Coffee Portfolio Strategy at Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Company, Inc, (SWDCC) my day-to-day focus is on quantifying how well we've done maintaining the flavor of the original coffees that we've decaffeinated. I also...

Decaffeinator round-up 2007: tea and coffee trade journal infiltrates the decaffeination industry with a round-up of who is doing what in decaf.(Decaf)
July 1, 2007... The decaffeination industry is one made up of fierce competitors and can be characterized by rapid changes in ownership, management, technology and trade secrets. If a decaffeination plant is run inefficiently, it will not survive. Nor will one...

Italy: ever the source for the new in Espresso ... or tea? Italy is renowed as the source for a its rich coffee and tea products. Jonathan Bell highlights some notable companies.(Italy-Espresso)(Company overview)
July 1, 2007... MOKAFLOR Traditional local roastery Toward Exports, High End Espresso, Shops and Franchising Florence seems to have art in its air, flowing like the Arno through the body of the city. This is evident even in its coffee. MOKAFLOR is...

Women in coffee: The first spark: quiere ver mi casa? would you like to see my house? This simple question launched a desire to work with women in the coffee industry.(Women in Coffee)
July 1, 2007... I can still hear her voice softly asking, "Quiere ver mi casa?" It was August of 2005, and the place was a coffee farm outside of Popayan, Colombia. I was part of a four-person delegation visiting coffee farms as part of a U.S. Agency for...

Understanding tea materials: the world of brewing tea has certainly come along way. With the proliferation of gadgets, papers, sachets, t-sacs, infusers, to name a few, tea will surely demonstrate how this specialty focus is making its way to the mainstream.(Tea Materials)
July 1, 2007... Tea needs help in the brewing process, since very few people simply put the loose leaf in the bottom of the cup or teapot. Some experts do this, but it tends to cause over-brewing as the tea continually sits in the water. The world of brewing...

Sexy teas & seductive coffees: innovative packaging design and technology arouse ever-growing specialty trend.(Packaging)
July 1, 2007... Specialty this. Gourmet that. There's quite a bit of high quality buzz still brewing in the tea and coffee markets. In fact, that buzz keeps growing even louder. Yet, some might say with so many brand voices, it's easy for a product's message...

Retailer profile: Dunn Bross Coffee: with over 20 years of experience as a roaster retailer coffee shop, Dunn Bros Coffee is recognized for their focus on promoting local ownership and communication. Tea and Coffee Trade Journal has file pleasure to discuss their unique business model.(Specialty news)(Interview)
July 1, 2007... T&C: How long have you been in business? CE: The first Dunn Bros Coffee location opened in 1987. Dunn Bros Coffee is celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year. T & C: How did you begin? CE: Brothers, Ed and Dan Dunn, founded Dunn...

Tea brewing in Asia: a balance of form & function: Making a cup of tea in Asia can be as refined as a violin concerto or as mundane as a bowl of instant noodles. It is no surprise that so many brewing styles exist in this cradle of tea civilization.(Specialty news)
July 1, 2007... Over the centuries, Westerners have readily integrated Eastern style with Western cultural conventions. Tea brewing is no different. From small Chinese Yixing clay teapots to modern Korean infuser cups, many brewing methods have their origins...

China tea: consumption trends: tea drinkers around the 4world enjoy many different varieties of China and Taiwanese tea, but what about the residents of those two countries? What do they drink and are consumption patterns changing?(Specialty news)
July 1, 2007... Ask tea drinkers around the world, which is their favorite brew, and replies will almost certainly mention some of China and Taiwan's best teas--green, oolong, Lapsang Souchong, the currently trendy white teas, and possibly even pu'erh. As...

Coffee City USA debuts something new for coffee lovers ... Coffee Time Totes.(Product Showcase)
July 1, 2007... Coffee City USA, Inc., a specialty coffee and tea wholesaler introduced the Coffee Time Totes. These totes are available in a rich brown, vibrant red or classic navy blue each containing three 1.5 oz bags of fresh roasted specialty coffees with...

Modern alternative to file tea bag.(Product Showcase)
July 1, 2007... As the tea bag continues to loose clout their is yet another product to challenge its value. One of the latest alternatives on the market is the tea stick. Unlike a tea bag that compresses under its own weight when steeped in water, the tea...

Walkers shortbread pairs on-the-go activities with twin packs.(Product Showcase)(Walkers Shortbread Ltd.)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... With the onset of summer, an ideal way to pass the days is over a leisurely picnic or an on-the-go activity. Walkers Shortbread, a family-owned bakery with their delectable gourmet quality treats has the perfect treat for those summer outings...

Miko acquires remaining shares in Miko Kava in the Czech Republic.(Trade News)
July 1, 2007... Belgium-based coffee roaster, Miko, has now exercised its call option on the remaining 30% of the shares, making this company a wholly owned subsidiary. Miko had already owned 70% of the shares in the Czech coffee service operator. Miko...

Rainforest Alliance lauds coffee firms.(Trade News)
July 1, 2007... The Rainforest Alliance, a nonprofit international conservation organization, recognized the following coffee compagnies at their 20th anniversary gala in New York City. Receiving awards are companies that have significantly advanced the goals...

2007 Nicaragua Cup of Excellence winners.(Trade News)
July 1, 2007... A multi-dimensional coffee that is sweet and extremely aromatic with a crisp, bright and lively body, round acidity, and topped with citrus notes." So describes the winning coffee at the 2007 Nicaragua Cup of Excellence competition held this...

Portland roasting names Eastman.(People News)
July 1, 2007... Portland Roasting has appointed Mitch Eastman to head up the newly created division of equipment sales and service. Eastman's primary responsibility will be coffee equipment sales and building a strong service department. "Mitch comes to...

Hermann named at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.(People News)
July 1, 2007... Chas Hermann has just been named the first senior vice president of marketing for specialty coffee and tea retailer, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Hermann is a senior retail marketing and finance executive with more than 20 years of...

Dunkin' appoints Frances Allen as new brand marketing officer.(People News)
July 1, 2007... Dunkin" Donuts, the coffee and baked goods chain, appointed Frances Allen (Britchford), as brand marketing officer. As the brand's senior-most marketing executive, she will be responsible for the development and execution of Dunkin' Donuts'...

CombiScale launches next generation of weighers.(Equipment & Packaging News)(CombiScale Inc. )
July 1, 2007... CombiScale Inc., offers the new HD3, part of a third generation line of multihead weighers. Available in 12 and 14 head 2.5L bucket configurations, these new and improved combination scales are 30% faster than previous models and are ideal for...

Eriez prograde series magnetic separators.(Equipment & Packaging News)
July 1, 2007... Eriez Magnetics provides advanced technology for magnetic, vibratory and inspection applications for sanitary applications in the food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Its ProGrade series of Magnetic Separators offers professional grade...