Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from September 2004

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from September 2004

A wealth of information.(Tea & Coffee World Cup Asia exhibition and symposium)(Editorial)
September 20, 2004... This year, Tea & Coffee Trade Journal and our sister publication, Tea & Coffee Asia are hosting Tea & Coffee World Cup Asia--an exhibition and symposium held in Singapore. We have been hosting extremely successful trade shows in Europe for the...

Brazil maps coffee DNA.(World news: coffee and tea reports from the front line)(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... BRAZIL -- Scientists in Brazil have cracked the genetic code of the country's best-known product, coffee, and are hoping to use the information to create a super coffee, richer in taste, more aromatic and resistant to disease and frost, reports...

Panama coffee sets online auction record.(World news: coffee and tea reports from the front line)(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... PANAMA -- Esmeralda Special coffee from Hacienda La Esmeralda in Panama, set an online coffee auction record when it sold for $21 dollars a pound this summer. Two of the competition's American judges, Danny O'Neill of The Roasterie in Kansas...

Honduras sets online auction record.(World news: coffee and tea reports from the front line)(Cup of Excellence competition)(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... HONDURAS -- For the first time ever, Cup of Excellence Internet auction in Honduras set a 2005 price-per-pound Cup record, when 1,500 pounds of Arabica green beans, grown by small-scale producer Gregorio Martinez, were purchased by Maruyama...

Guatemala sets record at Q-Auction.(World news: coffee and tea reports from the front line)(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... GUATEMALA -- A new record price of $1 55pet pound was established in the Guatemala Q-Auction for finca Buena Vista, from Huehuetenango, bought by Caribou Coffee Co. Ltd, located in Minneapolis. All seven coffee lots, about 1,266 bags of 69 k,...

Green tea lowers cancer risk, says study.(World news: coffee and tea reports from the front line)(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... JAPAN -- An extensive study by a government research group has found that women who regularly drink green tea run a lower risk of developing stomach cancer, reports The Asahi Shimbun. As for men, researchers were unable to find any significant...

Calendar.(Coffee & Tea industry events)(Calendar)
September 20, 2004... September 8-10 IV Encuentro Cafetalero Internacional Ramacafe 2004, Crowne Plaza Convention Center. Managua, Nicaragua. Tel: (505) 886-0017, Fax: (505) 278-4161, E-mail: encuentro@ramacafe.org September 10-12 NASCORE Specialty...

Dominican Republic gets serious about quality coffee exports.(Agricafe)
September 20, 2004... In the little mountain town of Jarabacoa, 22 kilometers west of La Vega in the country's fertile Cibao region, Alisandro Rodriguez is turning the Dominican coffee industry on its head. Long known for exporting bulk coffee at average prices,...

The aromatic coffees of India: Part 1.
September 20, 2004... India has certainly come a long way since being recognized only as a producer of exotic teas. We no longer hear those bushed notes of awe: "Coffee in India? No, you mean Indian Tea!" Oh, yes, we certainly have traversed a great distance. A long...

Mexico's Puebla: colonial charm & exciting coffees: Part 2: Maja Wallengren continues her exploration of Puebla's least known yet most dedicated and hardworking coffee producers.
September 20, 2004... Driving through spectacular scenery, the narrow rural roads of the Xicotepec region go through the "Devil's Throat," a steep rift dropping 200 meters straight to each side of the road against the backdrop of the Tobacco mountains, which forming...

A short introduction to the theory and practice of profile roasting.(coffee roasting techniques)
September 20, 2004... The merits of profile roasting occasionally come up in conversation; you may be interested in knowing more, but don't know where to start. Most information about profile roasting comes from people who roast on small shop roasting machines that...

Krauter mix: the right mix for herbal tea.(Krauter Mix GmbH)(Company Profile)
September 20, 2004... Hibiscus flowers, huckleberries, jasmine, licorice root, lemon verbana... sound good? These are all just a few of Krauter Mix's extensive offerings of custom-made herbal and fruit teas. Krauter Mix, located in Abtswind, Germany, supplies...

Herbal and fruit infusions: definitions and their place in your business: many of us who are tea purists have always wondered why herbal and fruit blends are called tea. For those of you who are considering adding these two items to your menus and/or businesses, David de Candia provides the following guidelines and recommendations.(CupService)(Column)
September 20, 2004... Fruit and herbal preparations each deliver their vitamins, minerals, and flavors in many different ways. There are capsules, compresses, extracts, decoction, ointments, oils, poultice, powders, salves, syrups, tincture, and finally, infusions....

Barcelona's big bang inspires a new European coffee service.(CupService)(Quality Espresso)(Column)
September 20, 2004... Why Seattle? Why Barcelona? There are good reasons why these two cities have been cradles for a renaissance in contemporary coffee service; some pertains to pure chance too. However, a conjunction of personalities, experience, commercial...

World Class Cafes: Stumptown Coffee Roasters.(CupService)(interview of Duane Sorenson)(Interview)
September 20, 2004... Joan Reis Nielsen profiles independent World Class Cafes that are unique in concept and whose proprietors are passionate about roasting and serving the finest coffees the world has to offer. She recently wrote about roaster/retailers in London...

Diedrich Coffee: four generations, three brands.(CupService)
September 20, 2004... Diedrich Coffee Company, headquartered in Irvine, California, may be poised to leap into a firm runner-up position in the coffeehouse world, according to c.e.o. Rocky Laverty. "I intend to make Diedrich a credible Number Two behind Starbucks....

Seattle Coffee Fest preview!(CupService)
September 20, 2004... Coffee Fest will once again buzz Seattle at the 13th annual trade show, held at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center, October 15-17, 2004. Over 300 exhibition booths will represent everything coffee and tea. Over 5,000...

Xpress yourself.(Product Showcase)(Super Automatic Espresso machines)(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... Azkoyen's Xpression is a new range of Super Automatic Espresso machines, set to change the imprecise art of Espresso production into a scientific certainty. Espressos, Caffe Lattes, Capuccinos are made with the touch of a button, and with...

Art deco espresso cup.(Product Showcase)(Riedel Espresso Cup and saucer)(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... Riedel Crystal is introducing a new instrument from which to enjoy espresso. The Riedel Espresso Cup and saucer are produced from a clear crystal rather than opaque ceramic to allow the deep brown of the coffee and caramel-colored crema (foamy...

Get in shape ... with coffee!(Product Showcase)(Javalution)(Java Fit)(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... Javalution is introducing Java Fit, a high-energy, fat burning, appetite-suppressing Coffee that will help your consumers lose weight, states the company, It delivers appetite-suppressing, fat-metabolizing nutrients. Three effective weight...

Freshen the air ... with coffee!(Product Showcase)(air freshners)(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... Your customers are crazy for coffee, but not just for the taste. They also love the smell! The aroma of coffee is one none of us can get enough of. And now we don't have to, Imagine being able to get a whiff of that enticing coffee at any time...

Tea, as you like it.(Product Showcase)(Flavored Tea Sweeteners)(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... S & D Coffee, Inc. is introducing their new Flavored Tea Sweeteners. An increased interest in health has lead to an increased popularity of iced tea, S & D'S Flavored Tea Sweeteners are poured directly into the brewed tea and require almost no...

A work of art in your cup.(Products Showcase)(Artisan Teas)(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... Numi Tea has introduced Artisan Teas: "Leaves of Art", hand-sewn teas that combine the highest quality tea with an artistically stunning presentation, Hand-sewn full leaf green and white teas are shaped and stitched into exotic blossoms and...

Exotic gardens: wonderful tea at affordable prices.
September 20, 2004... Whether a retail shop buying wholesale, or a consumer making an individual decision, learning about potential tea sources is an enjoyable, if complex, process. The tea-selection process is not made in an economic vacuum, and cost-of-living is...

Camellia: a name that means tea.(analysis of tea industry)
September 20, 2004... The Camellia Legacy Camellia plc is a conglomerate with diversified interests including tea, coffee, wine, food, beverages, horticultural products, rubber, insurance, investment, banking and financial services, shipping, and much more. But...

Entecon U.K. expands.(Trade News)(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... Mark Kenny has become the new owner of Entecon U.K. Kenny was previously the managing director of the old company before taking over ownership in April 2004. The company has moved to larger and more efficient premises, which are located just...

Sweet Leaf Tea pours into Texas and Colorado 7-Eleven stores.(Trade News)(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... Sweet Leaf Tea will be offered in more than 500 company-operated 7-Eleven stores in Texas and Colorado. 7-Eleven stores will initially carry four of Sweet Leaf Teals flavors: Original Sweet Tea, Original Diet Sweet Tea with Splenda, Mint &...

Women's coffee tour of Chiapas, Mexico.(Trade News)(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... Women leaders in the specialty coffee industry are invited to join Women in Coffee's front trip to Mexico, taking place this September 23-30th. The trip is being held in conjunction with the first annual Organic Coffee Festival in San Cristobal...

New grading charts from Green Coffee Association.(Trade News)(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... The Green Coffee Association's newly redesigned coffee grading charts on Brazil Arabicas, Colombian Arabica, and Washed Arabica are now available. The charts show the various defects. Each chart is $10, or $25 for a complete set of all three...

NCA's industry standard study.(Trade News)(National Coffee Association of the United States of America)(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... The National Coffee Association of the U.S.A. (NCA) has published its 2004 National Coffee Drinking Trends, uncovering the first significant spike in seniors' gourmet coffee beverage consumption and a jump in out-of-home consumption by all but...

Cafe biz in Australia.(Trade News)(National Conference for the Australian Cafe Industry)(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... The National Conference for the Australian Cafe Industry will be held October 25th in Sydney. The event will showcase care related products and services and have workshops such as In Store Roasting, Latte Art, Care Food Presentation and...

American Coffee Corporation.(Here N' There)(location changed to New Jersey )(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... Coffee importer American Coffee Corporation has moved from New York City to: 30 Montgomery Street, Suite 215, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302. Tel: (1)(201) 433-2500, Fax: (1)(201) 433-2501....

Yohay Baking Co.(Here N' There)(expansion)(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... Cookie baker Yohay Baking Co., Brooklyn, New York, is expanding its distribution network and has added eight distributors in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Florida, Minnesota, New York, Illinois, and Texas. The company has recently moved to larger...

Compact Industries.(Here N' There)(facility expansion)(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... Compact Industries, soluble coffee mix manufacturers, is expanding their facility in St. Charles, Illinois by almost 50% of current square footage and will be over five times larger than the facility Compact was in only five years ago. Plans to...

S&D.(Here N' There)(S and D Coffee Inc.'s facility expansion)(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... S&D is now breaking ground on its biggest plant expansion since 2001. The North Carolina-based coffee company is a foodservice roaster with an almost three-fold increase in production over the last 10 years. As a result, they need space--and...

SCAE.(Here N' There)(Specialty Coffee Association of Europe's meeting)(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... The SCAE held their first Roasters Gathering in Probat's facility in Emmerich, Germany on September 7th & 8th. Topics included: how to improve roasting; various aspects of different roasting systems; and a tour through "Museum of Coffee...

SCAA.(Here N' There)(Specialty Coffee Association of America's cMembership program)(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... SCAA's consumer membership program "cMembership" continues to grow. By far, the most successful part of the program has been the events. Over the past year, "cMember gatherings" have been organized in California, New York, North Carolina, and...

Key Technology appoints Hebel.(People News)(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... Key Technology, Inc. has appointed Rich Hebel director of marketing and business development. Hebel is responsible for marketing programs that build awareness for the company's automated inspection, specialized conveying and product preparation...

New v.p. for Surf City Coffee.(People News)(Surf City Coffee Company appointed Jim Lucas as vice president of sales)(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... Surf City Coffee Company has appointed Jim Lucas vice president of sales. "We welcome Jim into the fold of Surf City Coffee Company," stated Dan McCourt, owner/c.e.o, of Surf City Coffee Company. "His experience in all sectors of sales,...

Fletcher appointed regional sales manager.(People News)(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... Steve Fletcher has been appointed as regional sales manager for Island Oasis' Northeast region. During Fletcher's five-year tenure with the beverage company, he has played an integral role in the growth of the Northeast region. He has also held...

Espresso Specialists appointments.(People News)
September 20, 2004... Espresso Specialists, Inc., commercial espresso equipment suppliers in the U.S., has hired two new people and promoted eight employees. New additions are Ann Halsne, accounting specialist, and Elvis Duldanic, quality assurance/bench testing....

Turer joins Hess.(People News)(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... Spencer Turer has joined Amerada Hess Corporation as category manager, coffee where he is responsible for the management of Mountain Top Coffee at Hess Express retail gas locations. Turer's experience in the specialty coffee industry includes...

John Colaciello, June 1, 2004, age 85.(Obituaries)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
September 20, 2004... John Colaciello spent the better part of his long and illustrious green coffee career working for Volkart Brothers until his retirement in the late 1980's. He was an active member of the Green Coffee Association, Inc. serving on the board of...

Jason Dickson, July 1, 2004, age 34.(Obituaries)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
September 20, 2004... Jason was with Hand Logistics, the Canadian--based freight forwarder. He joined the company in 1994 and held the position of vice president of operations. His responsibilities included handling customer concerns and ensuring the operations team...

Tomislav Podreka, June 27, 2004, age 38.(Brief Article)(Obituary)
September 20, 2004... Tomislav Podreka was the founder of SerendipiTea, a specialty tea packer. He wrote for many publications and frequently spoke on tea topics across the country. Tomislav contributed a great deal to the American tea world through his roles as...

Donald Wiederecht, July 24, 2004, age 76.(Obituaries)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
September 20, 2004... Donald Wiederecht was the former executive director of" the Tea Council of the USA. Wiederecht born 1927 in New York was the husband of the late Anita Catherine and Dorothy B. Kalisiak, and father of Donald, Paul, Lucy and Alan Lawrence...

Rovema appoints Resolutions.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Rovema Packaging Machines Inc.'s contract with Resolution Technologies Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... Rovema Packaging Machines is appointing Resolution Technologies, Inc. to serve their Western Canadian market. Rovema has sought a foreign partner in the Western Canadian market to help expand their presence and technological expertise. ...

The Pocket Salesman.(Equipment & Packaging News)
September 20, 2004... Beverage Solutions Inc. is introducing their newest mobile computing solution, the PocketSalesman Routebook. Designed for the special requirements of beverage product distributors, the software application operates on consumer or...

Carpigiani's hands-free Granita system.(Equipment & Packaging News)
September 20, 2004... The new Autofill system for Carpigiani Granita machines allows the user to automatically fill one, two, or three bowls simultaneously, with different products in each bowl. The system is sanitary and allows for product consistency. The...

Holy Toledo!(Equipment & Packaging News)
September 20, 2004... The new Mettler Toledo 8442 integrated scale and printer is designed to give retail grocers affordable weighing and labeling technology with a new design and easy to incorporate PC applications. The 8442 incorporates a large tower display...

Bunn's duo French Press.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... Bunn is introducing the French Press Grinder (FPG), which can accommodate up to an 8" tall French press or a funnel for a drip-style brewer. The grinder is designed to save space that might be needed if two coffee grinders were used. The FPG...

Key Technology's G6.(Equipment & Packaging News)(G6 - new modular electro-optical foundation)(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... Key Technology is introducing G6, a new modular electro-optical foundation for their Tegra and Optyx optical sorting systems. Embargoed until October 4, 2004, the G6 features a modular vision engine and an array of monochromatic, color, and...

The Flavia flavor.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief Article)
September 20, 2004... The Flavia $350 Brewer, which was first introduced globally in 2002, is in the process of making the public aware that their machine is the first office beverage system to freshly brew coffeehouse quality cappuccino and a complete cafe menu of...