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English Tea Brand teapigs releases winter 2020 offerings

Tea is a way of life in UK. Following Portuguese princess Catherine’s introduction of tea in 1660 AD, this wonderful beverage eventually became the nation’s favorite. Ultimately, tea had the honour of being the national beverage in England. With no doubt, tea provided the refreshment, stimulation, relaxation and good health for Brits to build up a massive empire. By the way, as Tea & Coffee Trade Journal had reported, renowned English tea brand teapigs has introduced its latest winter offerings, that include the return of its advent calendar, limited edition teas and new gift sets.

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1. Limited edition winter teas

Louise Cheadle, teapigs co-founder and tea taster said “Offering seasonal specials encourages people to try something new on a weekly or monthly basis and shows a vibrancy in your menu which will please customers,”. Cheadle added further, “These super tasty, naturally caffeine free festive blends are perfect winter warmers to add to your menu or shelves. Be transported to a German Christmas market with our take on glühwein – packed with warming fruit & spices synonymous with mulled wine. Or enjoy a blend of sweet pears, warming spices and a great big dollop of festive feels, get ready to initiate full-on hibernation mode with spiced pear – our ultimate winter warmer. Alternatively our super zesty chocolate orange is a flavour known all over the world and makes for a full-on velvety cuppa.”

The winter teas have an RRP of £3.99 for 10 tea temples per box/6 boxes per case.

2. Tea advent calendar

teapigs tea advent calendar is the most requested item in teapigs history, that is why this product is making a return this year.

“We’ve seen a big boom in premium advent calendars in the luxury goods industry over the last couple of years and based on the success of last year’s teapigs calendar we just had to make another one,” mentions Cheadle. “‘24 days of teapigs’ allows tea lovers to don their tea tasting hat, and slurp their way through a new blend every morning in the run up to the big day. As well as some old favourites, you’ll also get the chance to try out more of our unique blends and discover our new range of feel-good teas. We’ve even thrown in a super special treat for you to enjoy on Christmas Eve.”

The 2020 teapigs advent calendar has new design and an RRP of £29.99, with 24 teas in total.

3. Brand new gift sets

A ‘loose leaf set’ complete with two packs of organic loose leaf tea and an infuser, and an ‘everyday essentials set’, featuring a pack of their signature everyday brew, a mug, and a pocket size ‘emergency tea stash’ tin to make sure tea fans can always have a decent cup of tea on the go.

RRP £19.95 4 gift sets (same style) per case.

Learn More About teapigs: https://www.teapigs.co.uk/

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References

  1. Main Source: https://www.teaandcoffee.net/news/25753/teapigs-releases-winter-2020-offerings/
  2. Company Website: https://www.teapigs.co.uk/
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US Tea Brand Celestial Seasonings Goes Bold for Generation Z (Born in 1995-2010)

Even though USA is a coffee dominating market, tea is slowly gaining in popularity thanks to health and wellness trend specially among younger generation. Credit should also go to legends like Steven Smith and David Walker for making specialty tea popular in an era when the US hardly had any good tea to consume. By the mean time, as Packaging World had reported, Colorado based renowned tea Brand Celestial Seasonings has decided to go Bold for Generation Z (people born in 1995-2010).

Before (left) and after images of Celestial Seasonings’ Authentic Green Tea packaging shows move to bolder graphics and less text.
Image Credit: Packaging World

Celestial Seasonings’ latest line of Energy and Probiotics teas is currently entering store shelves, with graphics that brim with energy and intrigue. These latest designs were created by brand strategy and design firm CBX, that also updated brands’ core green and black teas to pique the interest of the younger tea drinking crowd.

For the new SKUs, design firm has included a new visual language to communicate product benefits at a glance while staying true to the classic Celestial Seasonings roots. CBX used clever and inspiring category codes from the functional beverages and wellness categories to inform themes and symbology on the new packs

Latest Designs for Generation Z
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The language carries over to the core teas, with an emphasis on symbol, iconic places, and nostalgic moments. CBX designed bold, posterized illustrations for both black & green Tea lines: a mystical Chinese dragon, a fist clutching a lightning bolt, and a palm cradling the sun.

“Functional foods and enhanced beverages are really important to Generation Z, and it’s not just about health and performance,” says Audra Nebolini, an associate creative director based in CBX’s New York office. “Younger consumers are keenly interested in the way tea affects their energy level and overall mood. Celestial Seasonings’ new packaging tells that story in bold, eye-catching ways. It’s a refreshing take for the tea aisle, which can sometimes feel a bit dated.”

More About Celestial Seasonings: http://www.celestialseasonings.com/

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References

  1. Main Source: https://www.packworld.com/design/package-design/article/21196812/celestial-seasonings-goes-bold-for-gen-z
  2. More Info: https://www.foodprocessing.com/industrynews/2020/celestial-seasonings-functional-tea-packaging/
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Midwest’s Original Tea Celebration is Around The Corner

Even though USA is a coffee dominating market, tea is slowly gaining in popularity thanks to health and wellness trend specially among younger generation. By identifying this emerging trend, tea festivals are held in areas like Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Pennsylvania etc. Midwest Tea Festival is also one of them that USA tea lovers should keep under their radar which will be held in few days time. Basic details about the festival is as follows,

Date & Time:  SEPTEMBER 7 & 8, 2019, 10am-5pm

​Venue: Ararat Shrine Temple, 5100 Ararat Drive, Kansas City, MO 64129

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This is a festival focused on experiencing a wide range of teas and herbal infusions. There gonna be local Kansas merchants as well as suppliers from across the Midwest and all over the country who will have tea samples for tasting. Also organizers will have some craftspeople who create tea-related art! All of the suppliers on the floor will have at least a 50% attention on tea or tea-related items. 

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Organizers have gathered together some tea industry experts to speak on several tea topics on their Shang Tea Main Stage. They also have intensive workshops and tasting cafe sessions hosted by tea industry professionals from all over the nation.

The Featured Speaker of this event is Dr Sally Wei. You also have the privilege of listening to speeches of STACIE ROBERTSON, NISHCHAL BANSKOTA, BABETTE DONALDSON, RACHEL MALEY, KEVIN CHRISTIANSEN, DAN ROBERTSON, CODY WADE and JAMES ORROCK.

So it’s really worth attending this wonderful tea event, isn’t it ?

Tickets available at: https://on.spingo.com/e/Midwest_Tea_Festival

Schedule of Events 2019: https://www.midwestteafest.com/schedule

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References

1.Midwest Tea Festival’s Official Website: https://www.midwestteafest.com/

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U.S. Tea Association Speaks Against Tariffs on Chinese Tea

Tea is the most popular beverage in the world after water. This wonderful beverage was first discovered by the Chinese Emperor Shen Nong. Arguably tea is the most valuable gift from China to the entire world. Recently, USA President His Excellency Donald Trump’s administration threatened additional 25-percent tariffs on 300 billion U.S. dollars’ worth of Chinese products including tea. But US Tea Association has already expressed their worry on this.

Mr. Peter Goggi, the president of The Tea Association of The USA Inc mentioned, “the hearing that the imposition of tariff on Chinese tea will not impact Chinese producers, exporters or the government overall, as the U.S. consumption of Chinese tea only accounts for less than 1 percent of China’s total tea production”. Goggi added firther, “There are very small terroirs or micro climate areas in China that produce very, very high quality teas and very unique teas that you cannot get anywhere else in the world, If the tariffs go through, ultimately the consumer will pay the price. It’s the consumer that gets hurt.”

Mr. Peter Goggi, President of The Tea Association of The USA Inc
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As Xinhua had reported, The seven-day hearing, held by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, enters its fifth day on Friday, when representatives from furniture, chemical, retail and technology industries, among others, gathered to make comments on the proposed tariff hike, with most of them voicing their strong oppositions.

Jason Walker, marketing director of Firsd Tea North America, LLC, a subsidiary of Zhejiang Tea Group, Ltd., mentioned in his testimony that the US is not a tea producing country, and thus “there is virtually no commercial tea grown that needs to be protected by tariffs, nor are there any farm-based jobs that would be protected. The president of The Tea Association of The USA is also “dead set against” the proposed tariffs on Chinese tea.

Tea is the only popular beverage in the world which donates relaxation (L-theanine) and stimulation (Alkaloids) at the same time. This brew is also known to be a healthy beverage thanks to the presence of Antioxidants. So in my opinion political issues should not take in to the beautiful world of tea. Many nationalities from all over the globe gather for a humble cuppa. Simply speaking tea is making the whole world united. During my 3 years of stay in China I saw the huge diversity of Chinese tea from Dark Pu-Erh to very melow white tea, From Whole Leaf silver needle to very fine Matcha Green Tea powder. I really loved Keemun (Qimen) Black Tea from Anhui province and Yunnan Gold Black tea which are quite similar to Ceylon Black Teas from my mother land. I also had the privilege to enjoy 1st flush Maojiang Green Tea quite regularly picked from My Best Chinese friend’s farm in Henan province. He often served this wonderful tea with Grapes. I have also sipped Bi Luo Chun, Long Jing (Dragon Well), Da Hong Pao, Tie Guan Yin (Iron Goddess of Mercy) and many more.

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References

1.Original Post: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-06/25/c_138171882.htm

2.More Information: https://worldteanews.com/editors-choice/tariff-truce-eases-but-does-not-eliminate-tea-trade-worries

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Bigelow Tea is Now a Certified B Corporation

At present, there are clear evidences to say that tea is gaining in popularity in the US. But Bigelow Tea is a well reputed firm initiated 75 years back by the lady Ruth Campbell.  As Bigelow Tea had reported on their official website, The company is proud to announce that they have become a Certified B Corporation. Only 2,700 companies worldwide have been able to achieve this certification.

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Cindi Bigelow, the current CEO of Bigelow Tea mentioned “Being certified as a B Corp officially recognizes a commitment that has been part of the company’s DNA since it was founded by my grandmother Ruth Campbell Bigelow 75 years ago. Our purpose has always been about much more than making profits. We’re committed to good citizenship, ethical business practices, accountability and transparency, protecting the environment, sustainability and supporting our communities.

Cindi added further “To me, ethical leadership means thinking about the long term and ensuring we are doing the right thing for our future. It means constantly working to create an environment of pride and making a difference every day so we all feel motivated to be the best we can possibly be,”

According to B Corp, Certified B Corporation is a new kind of business that balances purpose and profit. They are legally required to consider the impact of their decisions on their workers, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment. This is a community of leaders, driving a global movement of people using business as a force for good.

Ruth Campbell, the founder of Bigelow changed the way tea is drunk in the the US. Tea passionate, Ruth thought tea lovers prefer herself would enjoy a more zestfully flavored tea. Happening upon a special colonial recipe that called for tea to be blended with orange peel and spices, she decided to try and re-create what she felt sounded like a wonderful idea. After much trial and error in the family kitchen, she finally hit upon what she thought was the best tasting recipe. 

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References

1. Bigelow Tea Official Website: https://www.bigelowtea.com/

2. About B Corporation: https://bcorporation.net/

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Ceylon Tea Brought Light to World Tea Expo !

Ceylon Tea coming from the resplendent island nation, Sri Lanka is recognized for her well balanced tasting profile by tea connoisseurs all over the globe. Sri Lanka Tea Board is the government body which is responsible for international promotion of Pure Ceylon Tea. This reputed government body exhibited at World Tea Expo which is the largest tea related trade fair in North America held from 11th to 13th of June this year in Las Vegas.

Credit: http://www.srilankateaboard.lk/

Sri Lanka Tea Board along with Three Private sector Ceylon Tea Exporting companies participated at this renowned trade exhibition. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka Consulate General Office in Los Angeles successfully conducted a B2B networking session by providing more opportunities to the Ceylon Tea Exporters who participated at the World Tea Expo.

Uniqueness of Ceylon Tea

a. According to a claim made by the International Standard Organization (ISO), This special tea is the Cleanest Tea origin in the world considering pesticide residues. Sri Lankan authorities have imposed strict regulations on agro-chemical usage in order to meet Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) of European Union (EU) and Japan.

b. United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) has also recognized Sri Lankan Tea as the First Ozone friendly / Ethical Tea Origin in the world. View more details on Ozone Friendly story via URL:

Ozone Friendly Pure Ceylon Tea

c. Even though Sri Lanka is a small Island which is also know as “The Pearl of Indian Ocean”, “Asia’s Sweet Heart” and “The Wonder of Asia”, the diversity (Regional difference) of Ceylon Tea is quite amazing. One would enjoy a light, fragrant Nuwara-Eliya Tea from the highest mountain peak with Citrus notes while another is enjoying a strong, full bodied Ruhuna Tea from Ruhuna region situated in the down south. More details on regional diversity will be discussed desperately.

d. Sensory-wise, Ceylon Tea has got a well-balanced taste with ideal strength, flavor and aroma for a perfect cup of tea.

e. Although hand shears and mechanical tea harvesters are used pluck at very few tea fields, Sri Lankan tea is plucked exclusively by human hand.

Hope you would love to deserve above benefits. All you need to do is to fetch some Ceylon Tea from the nearest store / tea shop / super market (https://www.pureceylontea.com/where-to-buy/) and prepare a steaming pot of tea to enjoy with your loving ones. Cheers !!

References

1. Sri Lanka Tea Board Official website: http://www.srilankateaboard.lk/

2. About World Tea Expo: https://www.worldteaexpo.com/en/home.html

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QTrade Teas & Herbs Founder To Receive ‘The John Harney Lifetime Achievement Award’: Another Proud Sri Lankan

It’s in deed a challenge for a person from a tea producing nation to emerge and develop a well reputed tea brand in a Coffee dominating market like in USA. The Legend at his 69, Mr. Manik Jayakumar, who is the founder of well reputed QTrade Teas and Herbs is a one who has won this challenge. As World Tea News had reported Mr. Jayakumar will receive The John Harney Lifetime Achievement Award at World Tea Expo, to be held June 11-13 (with a pre-conference program on June 10) at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev.

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According to World Tea News , As the 2019 John Harney Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Jayakumar will be recognized for his significant support of the tea industry’s growth, innovation and education. Manik Jayakumar was born in Sri Lanka where finest quality Ceylon Teas are grown. His father is a physician, and he has got six brothers. His parents arranged for him to attend a fine public school that afforded men of color a better footing in a society about to be viciously torn. He graduated back in 1963 and then played Club Rugby & Internationals for a decade after passing out from school including matches with the world famous All Blacks (New Zealand) and London Welsh rugby teams.

As Dan Bolton had reported, He was appointed coordinating officer in charge of the plantation district of Nuwraeliya by the President of Sri Lanka and held this position until he migrated in 1989.

Credit: Qtrade Website

Jayakumar said, “I am very appreciative of the great honor that receiving The John Harney Lifetime Achievement Award signifies. This most unexpected recognition of the small part I have played while working in the industry that I love is beyond anything I have ever sought. To be included now in the august group of recipients of this award is very humbling. I am thankful for the specialty tea community that has nurtured us for the past 25 years, and I am lucky to be surrounded by dedicated colleagues at QTrade, and long standing clients and vendors, whose passion and commitment has made this industry a pleasure to work in.”

So it really worth for young tea entrepreneurs to follow Mr. Jayakumar as a role model, isn’t it ? I am not sure how many Sri Lakans are aware of his wonderful achievement. But with no doubt Mr. Jayakumar has become an unsung hero for Sri Lanka.

More About: Manik Jayakumar

About his company: http://www.qtradeteas.com/

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References

1.Original Article: World Tea News

2. Company Website