Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from October 2003

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from October 2003

A brave new world.(tea and coffee market changes)(Editorial)
October 20, 2003... Are the tea and coffee markets changing? You bet. The sector of retail tea and coffee shops and bars are continuing to spread throughout the globe. Looking at the astronomical growth of the Speciality Coffee Association of Europe, who now...

Tea fungus may help tea plants.(World news: coffee and tea reports from the front line)(Puccinia spegazzinii)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2003... INDIA -- Scientists are planning to introduce a fungus later this year in hopes that it will kill off a plague of green weed that is strangling India's tea crops. They must first check that the fungus won't kill other plants as, well, reports...

The jasmine tea made him do it.(World news: coffee and tea reports from the front line)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2003... UNITED STATES -- A judge dropped aggravated assault and burglary charges against a man who chased a woman with a dagger, after three psychologists agreed the episode was provoked by jasmine tea, reports the Montreal Gazette. On Dec. 3, 2002,...

Second Latte Art Competition to be held.(World news: coffee and tea reports from the front line)
October 20, 2003... UNITED STATES -- Having launched the nation's first Latte Art Competition one year ago at Coffee Fest Seattle, Coffee Fest is extremely excited to announce the return of Dillanos Latte Art Competition presented by Tea & Coffee Trade Journal and...

Calgary boutiques can't serve shoppers coffee.(World News)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2003... CANADA -- Health officials are cracking down on businesses that serve their customers gourmet coffee without having permits and other professional kitchen equipment, reports the National Post. Norm Carlson, Calgary Health Regional manager...

Calendar.(Calendar)
October 20, 2003... October 16-17 NCA 2003 Fall Education Conference, New York, New York. Tel: (1)(212) 766-4007, E-mail: info@NCAUSA.org, Web: www.ncausa.org October 17 Green Coffee Association, Inc. 80th Anniversary Banquest, Hyatt Regency, Jersey City, New...

A tea tour of Sri Lanka: back from a whirlwind of Sri Lanka, Joe Simrany, president, Specialty Tea Institute, chronicles the recent trip the association organized and embarked upon this past summer.
October 20, 2003... From the four corners of the U.S. and from as far away as Argentina, the little band of intrepid travelers descended upon Sri Lanka. Their motivations for participating in the tour were as varied as the individuals, but each was united by a...

Traditional teas get a modern look.
October 20, 2003... Few companies can claim over 300 years of success, but Twinings, (U.K.), has remained one of the leaders of the tea industry since 1706. Twinings has introduced a packaging solution for its line of Classic Leaf Teas. "Our loose tea...

Global: tea marketing faces the future.
October 20, 2003... Tae global market seems defined by radical change, both good and had. The most radical disruption was the Iraqi war, which hurt Asian wholesale producers. Remarkably, good news will likely come out of the Iraqi situation. Nations of that region...

Cashing in on accoutrements cache.(Cup service: the beverage service retail resource)
October 20, 2003... When it comes to store panache, fashion statement are created are created from the outside--in. Does your store have the ambience of a dusty flea market stall or an enticing, colorful decor with products strategically selected and arranged?...

Translating tea & coffee accessory trends into profits.(Cup service: the beverage service retail resource)
October 20, 2003... Catering to shopper's needs is no small order Americans continue to transform their homes into private retreats from the outside world. Due in part to bouts of self-indulgence--the home and hearth trend continues to influence consumer...

Teapot calendar.(Products Showcase)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2003... The Collectible Teapot & Tea Calendar for 2004 is available. For eight years, Teapot has celebrated the most delightful interlude of the day, and for 2004 the calendar returns with 12 new and enchanting tea sets that will surely Inspire and...

Lemon myrtle mania.(Products Showcase)(Serendipitea)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2003... Serendipitea introduced a new line of Lemon Myrtle teas and tisanes. Lemon myrtle is a perfectly refreshing beverage, wonderfully suited for use in cooking and baking, and marries well with other spices, herbs and teas. Native to the...

A shot of sugar.(Products Showcase)(Sugarshots liqued cane sugar)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2003... Premium coffee and tea purveyors are finally able to solve an annoying problem for millions of iced tea & coffee drinkers--granulated sugar doesn't dissolve or sweeten effectively. Not only a new product, Sugarshots is the first in an...

Cafenatics on the loose.(coffee connoisseurs)
October 20, 2003... Hello coffee industry, that rumbling sound you hear in the distance is the massed voices of your ultimate customer, the consumer. And it's coming your way at a clip. While the coffee sector has blossomed in the last few years, it has not...

Solubles flying high in Germany.(soluble coffees)(includes related cappuccino recipe)
October 20, 2003... The German manufacturers of soluble coffees are quite satisfied with sales in fiscal 2002 despite difficult market conditions and fierce price competition eating into margins. There has been a two digit increase of 15.1% in the combined sales...

Certified sustainable coffee.
October 20, 2003... From a distance, it looks like a gaggle of birdwatchers enjoying El Salvador's avian splendor. The group is walking along what appears to be a path in a park, peering into the treetops and poking into bushes. It's an agronomist, a biologist and...

Tea & Coffee World Cup Rome: June 15-17, 2003.
October 20, 2003... Heat and Passion "Hot." That was the response of the most exhibitors and many visitors when asked, "How's the show going for you?" With the Roman heat wave reaching 43[degrees]C and an air-conditioning system installed as an...

Visiting tea & coffee rooms in the Eternal City: Georgina Gordon-Ham visits the various tea and coffee rooms in Rome and reports on the historical aspects of these venues.(When In Rome ... Do As The Romans)
October 20, 2003... Several of the major attractions in Rome are to be found in the Centro Storico (Historical Center) and are within walking distance of each other. In fact, the most renowned and established coffee rooms and tea rooms to sit and relax in are also...

Bellissimo launches new consulting web site.(Trade News)(Bellisimo Coffee InfoGroup)(SpecialtyCoffeeConsulting.com)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2003... Bellissimo Coffee InfoGroup, a company known for its video training materials, business manuals and consulting services announces the launch of its new website, SpecialtyCoffeeConsulting.com, devoted to the company's consulting division. ...

Torani presents Salute! Barista Awards.(Trade News)
October 20, 2003... Baristas work long hours, have early morning calls and deal with their fair share of grumpy customers. Torani, the makers of Italian flavoring syrups recognizes that it is time that the baristas get their day in the sun for their exemplary...

Nestle brews up new coffee factory.(Trade News)(Krasnodar territory, Russia)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2003... The Swiss Nestle confectionery company is to invest $120 million in building a coffee factory in the Krasnodar territory, the Russian Mirror reported. Construction is scheduled to start in spring 2004 and be completed by autumn 2005. After...

Coffee and health--a new perspective.(Trade News)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2003... For many people coffee is perceived as a health risk and this is one of the major factors limiting its consumption in many countries, states the International Coffee Organization. "It is common," said Dr Illy, chairperson of the promotion...

ICA 40th anniversary.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2003... ICA S.p.A. is celebrating 40 years of designing, developing and manufacturing packaging machinery. According to ICA, the company has always been consumer-driven; developing automated packaging systems to meet the demands of the continually...

Free cleaning decal from Tomlinson.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Tomlinson Industries)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2003... Tomlinson Industries, manufacturers of brewing faucets, is offering a free faucet cleaning decal for the S & SPB Series Faucets used in commercial tea and coffee dispensing equipment. The decal is fully illustrated to assist operators in the...

Sinar Sieve Shaker.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2003... Introducing the New Meinzer II Sieve Shaker powered by electromagnetics, with no motor, no moving parts and no problems, says the company. The Meinzer Ii is extremely quiet--no sound enclosure needed. Its compact size and lightweight (36 lbs.)...