Tea Biz

Tea Biz

The Voice of Tea Lands Tea Journey Magazine, founded in 2015, and the Tea Biz Blog | Podcast are online resources for tea enthusiasts and professionals worldwide. Our expertise lies with tea journalists and local experts who have grown up in the tea lands and speak the native language. The content is authentic, timely, and exclusive, a collaborative effort that enlists 40 voices skilled in 12 languages to tell the story of tea. Coverage spans the breadth from tea discovery and preparation to tourism, lifestyles, health and wellness, culinary tea, and terroir. Our business coverage offers commercial insights supported by rich market data and scientifically backed research. We believe that transparency is rooted in authentic storytelling, featuring nuanced articles about the places and people who passionately live a life in tea. As small niche publications, Tea Journey and the Tea Biz Blog | Podcast rely on reader contributions for most of our income. Please consider donating to help pay the writers and staff who help bring our unique tea content from around the globe. We appreciate your support.

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April 25, 2025 10 mins

Water is our most vital resource. Its plentifulness is crucial for agricultural production, personal health, and the manufacturing of nearly all goods. Yet, how it is utilized in food and beverage production carries hidden costs.


Joining us is Erin Resch, Founder of Eco Ethos in Redondo Beach, California. Erin believes the global tea industry is well-positioned to promote water conservation and sustainability....

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Eliminating the US “de minimis” Exemption Will Severely Impact Tea eCommerce Sales | China’s Chagee Tea is Valued at $6.2 Billion Following NASDAQ Listing | Assam’s Jalinga Organic Tea Estates Opens Berlin Subsidiary

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Eliminating the US “de minimis” Exemption Will Severely Impact Tea eCommerce Sales | China’s Chagee Tea is Valued at $6.2 Billion Following NASDAQ Listing | Assam’s Jalinga Organic Tea Estates Opens Berlin Subsidiary


GUEST – Erin Resch, Founder, Eco Ethos


PLUS | Tea and Water are Partners in Sustainability

Water is our most vital resource. Its plentifulness is crucial for agricultur...

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Jessica Woolard returned from the Northwest Tea Festival last year with the incredible story of Charles and Laurie Dawson. The couple have been married for 33 years and have an uncommon anniversary tradition - acquiring a good aged tea cake each year. Their anniversary cake is, suitably, the pu erh, and over the years, their collection has grown into an enviable one. Jessica had the good fortune of breaking tea with them and ...

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Study Uncovers Vietnam’s Indigenous Tea Diversity | Chagee Announces NASDAQ IPO| Darjeeling First Flush is Promising

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NEWSMAKER – Our reporter, Jessica Woolard returned from the Northwest Tea Festival last year with the incredible story of Charles and Laurie Dawson. The couple have been married for 33 years and have an uncommon anniversary tradition - acquiring a good aged tea cake each year. Their anniversary cake is, suitably, the pu erh, and over the years, their collection has grown into an enviable one. Jessica had the good fortune of breakin...

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April 11, 2025 13 mins

Since 1998, consumers purchasing Fair Trade Certified products, including tea, have directed $1.2 billion in increased income to more than one million farmers, workers, and their families. Fair Trade USA certifies 1,700 major brands and retailers, ranging from Albertsons and Costco to Kroger, Target, Whole Foods, and Walmart. In his new book, *Every Purchase Matters*, Fair Trade USA founder Paul Rice writes, “Social change takes ti...

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NETA Calls For Palm Oil Cultivation | Wagh Bakri Tea Tops List of Most Trusted Tea Brands | Green Fly Infestation in Assam And Darjeeling

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US Delays the Hardest Hitting Tariffs but Raises Duties on Chinese Tea to 152.5% | Japan Adapts to a Matcha Shortfall | China Enjoys a Fine Qing Ming Tea Harvest Holiday

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US Delays the Hardest Hitting Tariffs but Raises Duties on Chinese Tea to 152.5% | Japan Adapts to a Matcha Shortfall | China Enjoys a Fine Qing Ming Tea Harvest Holiday

NEWSMAKER – Paul Rice, Founder Fair Trade USA

PLUS | Every Purchase Matters | Since 1998, consumers purchasing Fair Trade Certified products, including tea, have directed $1.2 billion in increased income to more than one million farmer...

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The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) announced on March 25 the first five ‘lighthouse’ demonstration projects funded by the UK’s Accelerate-to-Demonstrate. Biomass gasification is among the most promising options for tea, as it can reduce emissions, lower energy and cultivation costs, improve fertilizer efficiency, and increase productivity.

The Kenya project, led by Compact Syngas Solutions and supported b...

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Brutal US Tariffs Disrupt Global Trade Norms | Study Recommends Pakistan Pursue a Local Tea Revolution | Wagh Bakri is Once Again Named India’s Most Trusted Tea Brand

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Brutal US Tariffs Disrupt Global Trade Norms | Study Recommends Pakistan Pursue a Local Tea Revolution | Wagh Bakri is Once Again Named India’s Most Trusted Tea Brand

NEWSMAKER – Co-REGEN Supivaa Co-founder and CEO Aarti Shah

PLUS | Tea Advances from the Ground Up | The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) announced on March 25 the first five ‘lighthouse’ demonstration projects funded by the UK’s Accelerate-t...

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The 21st edition of the World Tea Expo, co-located with the Bar & Restaurant Show, concluded on Wednesday after a busy week, as exhibitors, many of whom were new to the show, met with attendees from across the country and worldwide. Japanese teas were on prominent display. Last year, the United States bought about half of Japan's tea exports.

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India Ranks 2nd in Global Tea Exports | Assam Tea Industry Gains Government Support | Two Indian Teas Earn Accolades at WTE


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Tea Producing Countries Top “Dirty 15” List of US Trade Partners | Global Tea Championship Winners 2025 are announced at World Tea Expo | Chagee Bubble Tea Decides on Nasdaq IPO


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Tea Producing Countries Top “Dirty 15” List of US Trade Partners | Global Tea Championship Winners 2025 are announced at World Tea Expo | Chagee Bubble Tea Decides on Nasdaq IPO

India Tea News

India Ranks 2nd in Global Tea Exports | Assam Tea Industry Gains Government Support | Two Indian Teas Earn Accolades at WTE

PLUS | On the Floor at World Tea Expo

The 21st edition of the Wo...

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Since its establishment six years ago, the European Speciality Tea Association (ESTA) has implemented training programs leading to the certification of tea and coffee professionals, organized competitions to enhance the capabilities of tea baristas, and developed educational programs for consumers. The association has also organized tours to the tea lands and financed research and development to encourage innovation in tea.

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Solar Replaces Fossil Fuels In 100 Assam Factories | Longview In Darjeeling loses 120 hectares of tea to fire | India Gets Its Largest Tea Cafe Yet

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US Tea Trading Partners Face Single Rate Country-Specific Reciprocal Tariffs | Renewed Airstrikes in Yemen Elevate Tea Transit Risk | A Study of 1400 Mother-Child Pairs Found that Drinking Tea During Pregnancy is Linked to Enhanced Cognitive Development in Children

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