Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from October 2004

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from October 2004

An endangered coffee treasure.(from the Editor's Desk)
October 20, 2004... A recent controversy in the coffee world has brought together specialty coffee roasters and importers throughout the world for a common cause. These men and women are trying to convince the Board of Kenya against their plan to blend a large...

Coffee pact aims to help growers.(World news: coffee and tea reports from the front line)
October 20, 2004... UNITED KINGDOM -- Four of the world's largest coffee companies have made a voluntary pact to help improve conditions in producer countries, reports BBC News. The agreement--signed by coffee giants Nestle, Tchibo, Sara Lee and Kraft--aims...

Study links coffee to bladder cancer.(World news: coffee and tea reports from the front line)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2004... CANADA -- A new study published in Ottowa suggests that coffee consumption increases the risk of bladder cancer in men and that the risk increases with the amount consumed, reports Chinaview.com. According to the study conducted by Health...

Calendar.(Calendar)
October 20, 2004... October 10-12 Tea & Coffee World Cup Asia, Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore. U.S. Contact: Tel: (1)(212) 391-2060, Fax: (1)(212) 827-0945, E-mail: a.pereda@teaandcoffee.net. Asia Contact: Tel: (66)...

Magical mystical Darjeeling: taking tea in the clouds Part II: in the August issue, we began to tell the fascinating story of Darjeeling, an exquisite tea grown in the foothills of the mighty Himalayas in Darjeeling, India. This month we conclude our report on a tea that, like its majestic surroundings, is timeless.
October 20, 2004... The Faces of Darjeeling "Two leaves and a bud, we pluck with our two hands, this is our life," sing the pluckers as they work. For many in Darjeeling, tea is indeed their life. The Darjeeling tea industry employs over 52,000 people...

Saving lives with CHAI.
October 20, 2004... In Katarae, a tiny rural community located deep in the heart of Darjeeling, India, a crew of children has taken it upon themselves to make a difference in their community. The youthful group has formed a committee to promote sanitation...

Picking leaves of innovation: how do you sustain the viability of an age-old trade in the face of a quickly changing modern world? Ask Sri Lanka's tea traders, they are used to change.
October 20, 2004... Since its independence from the British in 1948, Sri Lanka, then known as Ceylon (hence, "Ceylon" tea), has been a place of continual change. Specifically, Sri Lanka's tea industry has weathered not only the fluctuations of its country's...

Instant tea: new trends & long term success.
October 20, 2004... The old reliable standard, instant tea, is evolving. More formats and types are coming onto the marketplace. Though the trade or business term is often "soluble" tea, the consumer would not recognize this nomenclature. I tend to use "instant"...

A short introduction to the theory and practice of profile roasting Part II.
October 20, 2004... Roast Profiles As mentioned before I have found little published data on profile roasting. The people who create roast profiles don't share them. Even if they did, it doesn't mean they will work for your roaster. To determine my roast...

Another look at soluble coffee: the view from Brazil.
October 20, 2004... In a January, 2004 article on soluble coffee, the argument was put forth that the soluble coffee market was not only an important conduit for the sale of coffee worldwide but also an essential element in a healthy coffee market overall. In...

Happy times at Santos Seminar.(15th Santos International Coffee Seminar)
October 20, 2004... The unseasonably cold, rainy May weather during the 15th Santos International Coffee Seminar did not dampen the spirits of the more than 400 participants as coffee prices in the NY Futures Marker rose sharply during the four days of the event...

A cup of exercise: coffee for a better workout.
October 20, 2004... STAFF REPORT Feeling too sluggish to go for your morning run? Try downing some coffee before your workout. A recent review published by the International Coffee Organization states that caffeine at levels found in one cup of coffee may be...

The truth behind running a trade show seminar: if you've ever had an interest in leading a seminar at a trade show, you may not realize that the reality of doing so is sometimes much more complicated than simply showing up with handouts and talking about your business. Here, Dan Cox of Coffee Enterprises gives a behind-the-scenes look at setting up a seminar.
October 20, 2004... I presented a coffee seminar at a cigar event in Las Vegas recently. Here's a quick story of how it unfolded, which may give you some insight in case you ever want to do something like this. About two weeks before the event, I talked to the...

Five tips for tea marketing.(Cup service: the beverage service & retail resource)
October 20, 2004... How often do we read about our competitor launching a new product, offering a new service or achieving same store sales with expeditious growth? Is your reaction something like, "I could have done that?" Or, "Why didn't I think of it first?"...

The right equipment for your tea needs.(Cup service: the beverage service & retail resource)
October 20, 2004... For years at trade shows and meetings, customers have asked me what equipment they need to brew and/or steep tea. It would be nice if I simply could hand them one sheet, with one piece of equipment on it the would meet everyone's needs. Of...

30 golden tips for the coffee retailer Part II.(Cup service: the beverage service & retail resource)
October 20, 2004... Part II David Morris continues his two-part series of ideas that will help the retailer build profits and a highly rewarding working environment for you and your employees. It has been garnered by sifting through literally hundreds of...

How to capture the return client.(Cup service: the beverage service & retail resource)
October 20, 2004... Retailers and restaurateurs ape always scrambling to find the next new menu item, product trend to fascinate and intrigue their customers, thus encouraging them to return to their establishment. But according to The Butterfly...

New Tastes in Green Tea.(Book Showcase)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2004... New tastes in green tea By Mutsuko Tokunaga, Foreword by Jane Pettigrew New Tastes in Green Tea is an original cookbook that ushers an under-appreciated flavor into the kitchen as a beverage and a cooking ingredient. Green tea latte,...

Meditations with Tea.(Book Showcase)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
October 20, 2004... Meditations With Tea by Diana Rosen Meditations With Tea is much more than its title suggests. It delves into the reader's soul, using tea rituals and historic reflections from well-known statesmen, poets, artists, philosophers and authors...

Thanks-a-Latte.(Book Showcase)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
October 20, 2004... Thanks-A-Latte By Mike Clarke Thanks-a-Latte is a collection of clever cartoons that will change the way you look at a cup of coffee. Smart-aleck lattes, medieval bagel comedians, rough-neck muffin gangs, and caffeine inspired takeoffs on...

Bio terrorism update.(Trade News)
October 20, 2004... The United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently jointly issued four documents regarding the interim final rule on prior notice. The first document is a revised "Compliance Policy...

Neighbors Coffee issues allergy alert on undeclared nuts in coffee.(Trade News)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2004... Specialty coffee roaster Neighbors Coffee of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is recalling all whole bean coffees produced with nuts as an ingredient. The hazelnuts, almonds, peanuts, and/or pecans were undeclared ingredients used in all nut-flavored,...

Filterfresh appointments.(People News)(promoted Walter Prokopchuk, Rodney Turner, Anthony Catapano and Mark Heuer)
October 20, 2004... Filterfresh Coffee Service Inc., a subsidiary of Van Houtte Inc., has promoted Walter Prokopchuk to vice president of U.S. operations and Mark Heuer and Rodney Turner to regional directors of operations, heading the Central Region out of the...

ForesTrade names La Rosa.(Brief Article)
October 20, 2004... Jim La Rosa joins Fores Trade, Inc. as vice president, marketing and sales. La Rosa has served as the marketing and sales officer for food ingredients companies such as Bunge Foods, Ghirardelli Chocolate, and Organic Commodity Products. He has...

Sonoco's new plant.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2004... Sonoco will be manufacturing multi-layer HDPE co-extrusion blow-molded bottles at a new facility in Corona, California. The high barrier plastic bottles are used to package a wide array of beverages such as soy, dairy and juice. This is...

Free Hamilton Beach Commercial services.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2004... The new Express Care Service Program (ECSP) from Hamilton Beach Commercial is offering customers free service with the purchase of select Hamilton Beach Commercial products. The program works as three steps: If any product covered under the...

The essence of espresso.(Equipment & Packaging News)(De Jong Duke )(Brief Article)
October 20, 2004... Essence, a super automatic coffee-espresso machine from De Jong Duke is available. Designed for corporate and foodservice operations, horeca, catering and office coffee service, the machine has a 5.3 lb. capacity for whole beans and/or pre...