Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from May 2007

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from May 2007

Welcome to Geneva!(from the Editor's Desk)
May 1, 2007... The time has finally arrived for the 2007 Tea & Coffee World Cup in Geneva, from June 3-5. (For more information, visit www.tcworldcup.com/geneva). This is our magazine's 10th Symposium & Exhibition, thus far. To date, we have held many...

Dr. Jane Goodall finds common ground for chimps and coffee.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
May 1, 2007... UNITED STATES -- Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc., of Waterbury, Vermont recently unveiled its latest coffee, "Gombe Reserve"--in cooperation with the Jane Goodall Institute. The coffee, grown by members of the Kalinzi Cooperative, a group...

Training on licensing underway for coffee growers.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
May 1, 2007... AFRICA -- According to a report published by The Daily Monitor, Ethiopian coffee growers and exporters are being trained on licensing in a workshop intended to educate them on all there is to know about negotiations and subsequent agreements...

Naturland certified tea cultivation area increases.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
May 1, 2007... INDIA -- Naturland promoter of organic agriculture throughout the world with 46,000 farmers, it is one of the major organic farming associations. Naturland regards organic competence and social responsibility as interdependent. This year...

Global warming poses a threat to world coffee crops.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
May 1, 2007... AUSTRALIA -- According to a report on Radio Australia, global warming now poses as a threat to future world coffee crops with rising temperatures and drought likely to force some producers to seek higher and cooler land. A study conducted by...

Calendar.(Calendar)
May 1, 2007... May 6-8: 9th Spring Fancy Food Show, McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois. Tel: +1 (212) 482-6440 ext. 119, Web: www.specialtyfood.com May 18-20: SCAE Coffee Fiesta, Antwerp, Belgium. E-mail: secretary@scae.com Web: www.scae.com ...

Come and see: what's brewing in Miami! A new concept in Tea & Coffee Exhibitions' is embarking upon us as the Tea & Coffee World Cup Americas will be taking place in Miami, Florida on January 9-11, 2008.(Tea & Coffee World Cup Americas Preview)
May 1, 2007... (Staff Report) With the proliferation of shows in the industry, its no wonder how difficult it is to tell the difference, but the upcoming World Cup Americas is not just another show. World Cup Americas is the only show with a complete Tea...

Widespread of soluble coffee in Spain: historically, Spain was slow off the mark with coffee drinking, but has more than picked up over the years. Coffee there has evolved into one of the most varied and high quality markets in the world, and produced the third largest soluble industry in the European Union (EU), including manufactured soluble and imported soluble for packing and re-export.(Soluble Coffee)(Industry overview)(Company overview)
May 1, 2007... Coffee houses were a novelty in Venice (1645), London (1652), Amsterdam (1663), Paris (1675) and Berlin (1721), but no Spanish city (including Madrid) was yet on the European coffee map. Spain was the last--of the major European countries--to...

Wonders unveiled for high volume espresso: the coffee industry has become more intriguing in the past decade as one innovation, undreamed of before, pursues another. Few mass consumer industries have seen so much change. This relates more and more to new delivery systems and dedicated equipment for serving coffee either in the bar, office, factory or home.(Espresso Innovation)
May 1, 2007... Many of the coffee industry's new systems are for personal cup-by-cup serving, each seeking the most convenient and quickest methods of service. Some strive to do this while also protecting the quality parameters of coffee in the cup--be it...

Class war coffee hits Britain; after centuries of missed opportunity the Brits finally woke up and smelt the coffee as an ideal subject for a bit of good old fashioned class warfare, offering richer pickings than tea and a wealth of jargon that puts even wine in the shade.(Coffee in U.K.)
May 1, 2007... The new obsession with coffee drinking and making has added a whole new dimension to the legendary British phrase: "I say old bean, anyone for tea?" Trend-setting luncheon or dinner hosts used to ask guests if they take coffee black or 'au...

Flavor profile of origins: using the Flavor Dynamics' Coffee Cupper's Kit, Dolf DeRovira describes the flavor profiles of different coffees.(Origin Flavor Profiles)
May 1, 2007... Flavor Dynamics' Coffee Cupper's Kit has many practical uses beyond its role as a training tool for coffee roasters, cuppers and buyers of green beans. Perhaps its greatest contribution is that of a useful standardized lexicon for describing...

Papanicholas Coffee grows in Chicago: Chicago-based coffee roaster, Papanicholas demonstrates how they evolve with the times, as well as how they are overhauling their facility as they grow in the Midwest.(Roaster Profile)
May 1, 2007... (Staff Report) The Papanicholas Coffee Company is a family-owned and operated business that prides itself on fine quality gourmet coffees. Business is growing, particularly in the area of flavored coffees, and the company offers more than...

Oops, whoops & outright blunders: where there's smoke, there's fire.--German Proverb.(Roasting Mishaps)
May 1, 2007... I don't know about you, but I don't think that much about fires in my roaster. Yup, I'm one of the lucky few who's never had a fire--and I'm knocking on wood as I write this! Nonetheless, it's our job to work with fire productively. I was...

Stored coffees come of age: before our beloved brew makes its way to the breakfast table, a complex process of storing coffee is required that is not as simple as it is often perceived. Coffee beans require an intricate and demanding storing process that involves a lengthy duration of time, maintaining a proper climate, and strictly controlled conditions to produce a superior bean.(Coffee Storage)
May 1, 2007... The long time to wait between harvest and consumption has always been a feature of coffee. In part this is due to on-farm processing requirements of coffee cherry production including pulping, fermentation, washing and drying for premium wet...

Central American coffee quagmire: in Central America, the effects of weather within the different regions has caused a chain reaction along the lines of production and exporting coffee. The results of this voyage is unclear, but the industry does remain hopeful.(Central America)
May 1, 2007... The coffee year in Central America, which started on October 1, 2006, has been developing and enveloped with many 'special events.' The effects of El Nino, for example, were to blame for excess rainfall in regions of Guatemala, Honduras, El...

Look, no strings! Tstix at Geneva World Cup: as the latest product in the industry, Tstix provides an alternative to teabags and spooned granule coffee with a cleaner, faster, convenient and easier to use option.(Innovations)(Geoff Stuart)
May 1, 2007... (Staff Report) Tstix are a new type of teabag except the product does not utilize any strings, staples or tags and is designed in the shape of a tube. The Tstix itself acts as a means to contain the fine tea leaves inside and can also be...

When loose tea loses its way; loose tea is often defined by what it is not, namely, tea not in a teabag form. However, loose leaf is really its own type, with its own issues.(Loose Tea)
May 1, 2007... At the level of the retail consumer, loose tea is generally equated with specialty tea. Even this generalization is changing, with the increasing popularity of pyramid-shaped-bags, sometimes called sachets. Loose tea has advantages and a few...

Return to Fujian: an appreciation: the March and April 2007 issues of Tea & Coffee Trade Journal, we illustrated the qualities and characteristics of Fujian's magical teas. Although the previous parts highlighted the Oolong teas found on the province, this section focuses on Jasmine, white tea and China's other specialties.(Part III)
May 1, 2007... Fujian is certainly most known for its Oolongs, but few provinces can match its strength in Jasmine and white tea production. We continue our account with these major tea categories. Jasmine, a friendly, accessible tea, which is somewhat...

Retailer profile--Mannheim, Germany Coffee Store: in honor of those that make such an important part of our industry, Tea & Coffee Trade Journal is proud to dedicate this months edition of 'Specialty News' to the retailers. We visit with Dr. Steffen Schwarz of Coffee Store in Mannheim, Germany.(Specialty news)(Interview)
May 1, 2007... Abandoning a medical profession, Dr. Steffen Schwarz began his second career in coffee. While dabbling in coffee consulting, it was after a trip to London that he and his wife fell in love with the concept of opening a coffee shop. T&C:...

What's in your mug? Though quality is crucial to a good cup of coffee, there are certain factors that can impede consumer's experiences. Cups and supporting bar ware are significant aspect to the overall visceral experience that can enhance the ritual and make coffee a more memorable experience.(Specialty news)
May 1, 2007... Tabletop service does not begin or end with the coffee or espresso you brew. Chefs and Restaurateurs have known about this sublime quality detail for years. Wise entrepreneurs consider all details when providing a sensory experience for their...

JURAworld: a coffee theme park: besides coffee, Jura is trying to also conquer museums, with their great exhibition and presentation of the world of coffee.(Specialty news)
May 1, 2007... Staff Report Jura, manufacturers of elite espresso brewing machines has recently opened a state-of-the art museum dedicated to coffee. Situated between the beautiful cities of Zurich and Bern, the 1,900-sq. ft. museum, named JURAworld of...

Can serving a cup of tea a day; keep the doctor away? Everyday seems to bring a new headline touting how one food or another can cure some sort of ailment. Then, the following week, another finding saying that this same product is bad for us. So what's a health-conscious person to do? Stick with foods and beverages that have stood the test of time.(Specialty news)
May 1, 2007... Tea, an ancient beverage that has been celebrated for centuries for its healing properties, has stood the test of time. With more than two decades of modern research to support the folklore, tea is a smart addition to a healthy diet and...

Halssen & Lyon, A Tea History.(Product Showcase)(Book review)
May 1, 2007... With over one hundred years in the tea industry, Halssen & Lyon definitely has a lot to say about the world of tea, and that is exactly what they are doing with their latest endeavor in the publishing world. Entitled, Halssen & Lyon, A Tea...

Numi's new white teas.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2007... White tea is becoming the new green in the marketplace, with more consumers discovering the numerous health benefits that comes from drinking this unique beverage. Numi, in being one of the leaders in top quality innovative flavors, launched...

Cup holder: heats them up.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2007... Animo, the Dutch manufacturer of a wide range of coffee and tea brewing equipment, is launching a new cup heating system. The Animo cup heater fits snugly into coffee serving areas and can tuck away 144 cups, keeping them at a constant...

Probat-Werke's coffee know-how book.("Coffee Roasting. Magic--Art--Science")(Book review)
May 1, 2007... There are many techniques and approaches to roasting, but why not go directly to the source that has years and years of experience in the field. Within a thick and comprehensive handbook, Probat-Werke has implemented all of its skills and...

Glatfelter Composite Fibers pools its expertise in Europe.(Trade News)
May 1, 2007... As part of the U.S.-based Glatfelter Company, two long-established players in the European paper industry, Schoeller & Hoesch and Lydney (formerly JR Crompton), will be operating jointly as Glatfelter Composite Fibers as of April 1, 2007. "The...

La Marzocco's 80th Anniversary.(Trade News)(Company overview)
May 1, 2007... La Marzocco celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. The company was founded by the Bambi Brothers in 1927, when they opened a factory to produce coffee machines. They adopted the name, "La Marzocco," with the seated lion with the crest of...

Caffe Culture show in London.(Trade News)
May 1, 2007... The U.K. cafe and coffee bar sector has experienced phenomenal growth over recent years. As the market has developed, competition amongst operators has intensified and greater opportunities have opened up for suppliers. Caffe Culture was...

John Conti Coffee Co. goes on buying spree.(Trade News)
May 1, 2007... Crystal Food Service Company, located in Indianapolis, Indiana has sold their Western Kentucky Branch, Coffee Etc. to the john conti Coffee Co. located in Louisville, Kentucky. Coupled with previous acquisitions of Kentuckiana Frozen...

Coffee Families Helping Coffee Families.(Trade News)
May 1, 2007... A consortium of coffee processors, exporters, importers, retailers and others have come together in a major charitable effort to assist the children and families of coffee pickers in Honduras and Nicaragua. Farmer Brothers Coffee, Volcafe USA,...

National Coffee Drinking Trends for 2007.(Trade News)
May 1, 2007... Daily market penetration of coffee among American adults surpassed that of soft drinks, restoring coffee's pre-1990 dominance. The data, which was just released by the National Coffee Association's (NCA) National Coffee Drinking Trends 2007...

New president named for SCAE.(People News)
May 1, 2007... The Specialty Coffee Association of Europe (SCAE) has elected Dr. Massimiliano Fabian as its new president for the current term. Dr. Fabian has been active in the SCAE since its inception. Fabian is c.e.o. of Demus, a green coffee...

Capresso names general manager and senior vice president.(People News)
May 1, 2007... Richard Boynton has joined Capresso in the newly created position of general manager and senior vice president. "Since our joint venture with Jura in 2003, our business has almost doubled. The acceptance and response to our premium Jura...

Pacific Bag appointments.(People News)
May 1, 2007... Pacific Bag, Inc has promoted Kelle Vandenberg as product manager for their new PBideas Packaging division. Kelle has been with Pacific Bag for three years and has served in various roles at PBi including, marketing manager and insides...

David E. Charleville: November 1, 2006, age 65.(Obituaries)
May 1, 2007... David E. Charleville, a longtime coffee roaster died November 1, 2006 of lung cancer at his home in Kirkwood. He was 65. The Charleville family has been in the coffee business here since 1930, when David Charleville's father, Joe, began...

Curtis Milano new Brewing System.(Equipment & Packaging News)
May 1, 2007... Wilbur Curtis' new Curtis Milano Brewing System blends the art of coffee with the science of brewing; showcasing the company's advanced G3 Technology and innovative features. The new brewing system is designed in a conical stainless steel and...

Enhanced: Optima CFL 100% weight control--option for soft pods.(Equipment & Packaging News)
May 1, 2007... Optima CFL, manufacturer of pharmaceutical, consumer and nonwoven products released an automatic weight control for soft pods. This new soft pod enables manufacturers to invest in a long-term quality and brand promise to their customers,...

Elevated work platforms add work space.(Equipment & Packaging News)
May 1, 2007... Steel King Industries, manufacturer of materials handling products for warehousing, distribution and manufacturing industries, has recently introduced elevated work platforms or mezzanines for additional in-plant office space, archive/record...

Editorial correction.(Editorial)(Correction notice)
May 1, 2007... Tea and Coffee Trade Journal listed the incorrect address for Mepaco, manufacturer of the ambassador Pod Machine in our February 2007 issue. The correct company information is: Mepaco n.v., Steenweg Op Mol 177, B-2300 Turnhout, Belgium....