Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from May 2008

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from May 2008

A healthy picture for tea.(from the Editor's Desk)(Editorial)
May 1, 2008... It's refreshing to write about the tea industry these days. Sales are skyrocketing in the specialty and ready-to-drink segments. Loose leaf, whole leaf and herbal/tisane blends are becoming more popular. Tea's strong health message is covered...

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May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "It's a wellness tea."

Starbucks Web site flooded with improvement ideas.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)(Website overview)
May 1, 2008... U.S. -- Hundreds of coffee-obsessed consumers chimed in moments after Starbucks launched a Web site asking customers to pitch changes the company should make to revive its struggling U.S. business. And they've kept those thoughts coming, by...

Tea output hurt by dry weather.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
May 1, 2008... NAIROBI -- A prolonged dry season has caused a drastic drop in tea production by multinational tea companies in Kericho district. The drop has lead to fears that factories in the region may halt their operations, if the long rains don't...

Calendar.(Calendar)
May 1, 2008... June 6-8: Coffee Fest Kona, Hawaii. Tel: +1(425) 283-5058 E-mail: TamaraS@coffeefest.com Web: www.coffeefest.com June 19-22: SCAE, Copenhagen, Denmark Tel: +44 1245 426060 E-mail: secretary@scae.com ...

Spa and teas--an ethereal experience.(Tea & Beauty)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tea offers consumers the ultimate refuge as an indulgent element to complement the hectic constrains in our daily lives. Now more and more spas are featuring tea-based products at their establishments, combining the...

Tea and coffee trips--the new trend in tourism.(Tourism)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Themed travel has become the new way to vacation; whether your trip is geared towards wine tasting, eco-adventures or epicurean itineraries. Just as educational and seeped in luxury is the advent of tea and coffee...

The future of British tea packaging: tea consumption is a staple of British culture. Even with the introduction of "exotic" teas to the consumer, Randy Altman proves that UK remains the leading authority when it comes to tea marketing, packing and selling.(Tea Packaging)
May 1, 2008... The UK is the ground zero of the tea world. Some of the most popular tea types in the world have British-referenced names, no matter where they are grown, such as English Breakfast, Scottish Breakfast and Earl Grey. Tea began its traditional...

Joe Wertheim--a true tea professional: the Tea & Coffee Trade Journal spends an afternoon with Joe Wertheim, president of Tea Importers, Inc.(Tea Notables)(Column)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] As I drove into the parking lot of Tea Importers, Inc., located in Westport, Connecticut, I relished in the beautiful water views to my left and small town quaintness to my right; "what a beautiful place to work," I...

Machines get a second look--the advent of refurbished machinery: refurbished machinery now offers roasters and packers the opportunity to purchase second-hand machinery with the same quality as new machinery at a fraction of the cost.(Refurbished Machinery)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It is one thing to realize your dream of owning your own tea or coffee shop. The difficulty lies in the conception of this dream as evidenced from the expensive costs of start-up equipment. One option that many...

The thing about Lavazza: how Lavazza became "Italy's favorite coffee.".(Espresso)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Espresso is one of the coffee industry's most magical terms. It is not an overstatement to claim that espresso has meant a whole new life for a global industry that 20 years ago seemed to be up against the wall in...

Cascade coffee: toll roaster and private labeler of specialty coffees: Phil Johnson of Cascade Coffee, and his lengthy career in the field, have had a lasting impact on both the commercial and specialty coffee segments of the coffee industry. As the inventor of the "bulk, self-service coffee bin," his influence is seen in nearly every grocery store in North America.(Company Profile)(Company overview)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Whether you are "for it or against it," the ubiquitous sales medium provides either an opportunity for sales or an opportunity for a marketing "foil" to reflect your own product against. Long out of the self-service...

The Hawaiian gem: a one-of-a-kind bean with the setting to match: when one thinks of single-origin specialty coffee, the region of Kona, Hawaii should definitely come to mind. With its interesting history and exciting future, Kona Coffee is making strides towards protecting the crops, farmers and its reputations.(Kona Coffee)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] While there is no denying that the Hawaiian Islands are capable of producing high quality coffee, there is something about the Kona bean in particular that has the industry abuzz. The pairing of Kona and coffee is...

Intra-EU trade dissolves single country soluble markets: soluble coffee, with its convenience and popularity throughout Europe is still a front-runner. However, with new additions to the European Union, it is becoming more difficult to track coffee imports, exports and consumption.(Soluble Coffee)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Trade in processed coffee is a fast moving booming business and nowhere more so than within the European Union (EU), through so called "intra EU trade" between 27 member states. But strictly speaking, and in...

Tbar: putting the "tea" back in "teashops": Sisters Julia Rugg and Susan Chu left their previous jobs to enter into the world of teashops. Three years later, Tbar is a tasty destination for Philadelphia locals. After all, where better for two sisters to open up shop than the "city of brotherly love?".(Specialty news)(Interview)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] T&C: How did you begin? Julia Rugg: We had the idea and desire to open a tea cafe for several years, but only formalized our business plan three years ago. We spent a lot of time doing market...

A Passage to Indian coffees: after a recent trip to India, Sherri Johns takes a look at India's coffee history, and recounts her experiences cupping local Arabica and Robusta coffees.(Specialty news)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] India is amazing. The very name conjures up images of the Ganges River, marble palaces, ornate temples, sacred cows, wild tigers and elephants. India, known as "Silicon Valley" of the East, home to many U.S....

Tea Forte's Tea-Over-Ice.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2008... Tea Forte's Tea-Over-Ice is a blended tea infusion that is brewed fresh, then chilled in the Tea-Over-Ice brewing pitcher. This flash-chilling technique locks in the flavors and antioxidants associated with hot tea. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Big Train's new flavors.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2008... Big Train now has two new beverage mixes brought about by dessert-inspired beverages: Dulce de Leche Blended Ice Coffee and Cake Batter Blended Creme. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Founded in 1991, Big Train manufactures and distributes...

Pixie Mate organic energy tea.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2008... Pixie Mate features an extensive line of mate products, including loose leaf mate, mate concentrates (chai, mocha, original and dark roast) and tea boxes in eight different blends. Pixie mate recently introduced ready to drink bottles of...

New teas from Harrisons & Crosfield.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Harrisons and Crosfield, the U.S. importer of Harrisons & Crosfield Ltd. English Teas, recently expanded its range of boxed organic teas. The collection of Harrisons and Crosfield now Includes: Assam, Ceylon,...

Strauss Group purchases Cosant.(Trade News)
May 1, 2008... Strauss Group, Israel's largest food company, recently purchased the coffee brand Cosant Enterprises Ltd. in Russia and Ukraine for $93 million. The brands, including Chornaya Karta and Kaffa, will be integrated into Strauss's coffee...

2008 Cup of Excellence schedule released: Rwanda welcomed.(Trade News)
May 1, 2008... The Alliance for Coffee Excellence released the 2008 Cup of Excellence schedule. ACE welcomes Rwanda to the Cup of Excellence, representing the first time the program has expanded beyond Central America. Eight countries will participate in the...

NCA: more Americans drinking gourmet coffee daily.(Trade News)
May 1, 2008... According to a new study from the NCA, daily consumption of gourmet coffee beverages has jumped to an unprecedented high with 17% of the overall adult population partaking, up from 14% in 2007. Data reveals that total coffee consumption is now...

2008 Brazil coffee crop.(Trade News)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... The Minister of Agriculture Livestock and Food Supplies (MAPA) recently released their first estimate for the 2008 coffee crop. Beginning with this release it was clarified that all official estimates will now refer to the year the crop was...

Grounds for Health new program.(Trade News)
May 1, 2008... Grounds for Health, a non-profit organization providing health care services in coffee growing communities, is one of the first organizations to implement a new model for the early detection and treatment of cervical cancer. "This is a...

ForesTrade hires Piatschek.(People News)
May 1, 2008... ForesTrade, Inc. a leading supplier of single origin Fair Trade Coffee, has hired Danny Piatscheck, founder of Gajah Mountain Coffee, to be their director of Indonesian Coffee Operations in Central Aceh, on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia....

World Barista Championship adds SCAA pair to board of directors.(People News)
May 1, 2008... The Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), the world's largest coffee trade association, elected two new members to represent the association's interest on the World Barista Championship (WBC) Board of Directors. Andrew Hetzel, founder...

Karma tea dispenser.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... Karma recently added the 873, a compact, three flavor model to its 800 line of post-mix tea dispenser series. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With the compact design of the model 873, three flavors are available for simultaneous use with...

Pacific bag.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... Pacific Bag recently introduced its Limited Edition 12 to 16-oz Matte Brushed Finish Foil Gusseted Bags. The three-ply foil structure protects products from moisture and oxygen, while the matte brushed finish surface gives the package an unique...

The Coffea Brewing System.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Coffeemakers from Technologies Coffea)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... This new technology from Technologies Coffea makes a fresh brewed 16-oz coffee in less than one minute, without adding hot water. Some of the features on the Coffea Brewing System include: A fully programmable machine, equipped with our new...

Curtis G3 Iced Coffee Machine.(Equipment & Packaging News)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Equipped with a digitally advanced system, the all-new G3 Concept Series Primo Iced Coffee Machine uses water and rich coffee powder to create the cold beverage. Operators enjoy better profit margins with the G3...

The Gaggia Platinum Line from Importika.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... The Gaggia Platinum Line features four different super . antomatic espresso machines, all with stainless steel front panels and boilers. These machines--the Platinum Vision, Platinum Swing Up, Platinum Swing and Platinum Vogue incorporated a...