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Tea Biz

The Voice of Tea Lands | Tea Journey Magazine, founded in 2015, and the Tea Biz Blog | Podcast are favorites of tea enthusiasts and professionals worldwide. 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, meditation, culinary tea with recipes, and terroir. Our business coverage offers insights for commercial producers 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 a small niche publication, Tea Journey relies on reader contributions for most of our income. Please consider donating to support the writers and staff who bring you our unique tea content from around the globe. We appreciate your support. In 2025, we teamed up with our good friends at OverSubscribe, a platform that lets our fans make real financial investments in our future. By contributing as little as $25 to Tea Journey, you’re not just supporting our publication—you’re joining a lively global community and earning a return on your investment. | https://teajourney.oversub.me/

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October 10, 2025 1 min

This week in tea markets, quality continued to earn premiums across major auctions.

In East Africa, lighter catalogues at Mombasa helped PF1 and BP1 hold firm, though plainer grades still met resistance.


In Sri Lanka, Colombo’s seasonal Uva lines drew keen bids while other orthodox grades traded at irregular rates.


India’s Kolkata and Guwahati auctions were steady overall as retail ...

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The 8th India International Tea Convention was held this year under the banner “Innovating the Tea Ecosystem for Tomorrow” at the Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty, Kerala. This gathering marked the long-awaited return of IITC after a several-year hiatus under the aegis of UPASI, the United Planters Association of Southern India. The Convention aimed to recharge India’s tea discourse: to reconnect producers, drive innovation, re-exa...

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Deluge Kills Scores in Darjeeling and Ilam, Nepal | International Tea Importers Closes After 35 Years | Kenya Launches an Orthodox Tea Auction, Opening a New Chapter in Specialty Trade


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Deluge Kills Scores in Darjeeling and Ilam Nepal | International Tea Importers Closes After 35 Years | Kenya Launches an Orthodox Tea Auction, Opening a New Chapter in Specialty Trade


PLUS | The 8th India International Tea Convention was held this year under the banner “Innovating the Tea Ecosystem for Tomorrow” at the Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty, Kerala. This gathering marked the long-awaited return of IITC af...

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This is the Tea Price Report for Week 36 ending September 5, 2025.

India — Retail inflation stayed low, softening pressure on domestic tea prices. Auctions at Kolkata and Guwahati trended steady to softer, while direct estate purchases remained limited.

East Africa — At Mombasa, Sale 35 cataloged over 160,000 packages. PF1s and BP1s with good leaf held firm, but nearly 34% went unsold, showing selectiv...

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AVPA’s Teas of the World Competition is a unique event that views tea not just as a commodity but as a culinary product equal to fine wines and chocolates. Conducted by the Paris-based Agency for the Valorization of Agricultural Products, the contest honors excellence in both single-varietal teas and herbal infusions. While winning a medal is indeed a mark of prestige, the real benefit is in gaining visibility, building credi...

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Appeals Court Finds US Tariffs Arbitrary and Illegal | Tariffs Threaten the Flow of India's Exports to the US | Rize Tea Declared Radiologically Safe, 30 Years After Chernobyl


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Appeals Court Finds US Tariffs Arbitrary and Illegal | Tariffs Threaten the Flow of India's Exports to the US | Rize Tea Declared Radiologically Safe, 30 Years After Chernobyl


NEWSMAKER – Ksenia Hleap, AVPA Development Director


PLUS | AVPA’s Teas of the World Competition is a unique event that views tea not just as a commodity but as a culinary product equal to fine wines and chocolates. Co...

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Tea Price Takeaways | Quality premiums are back: Clean PF1/BP1s (E.Africa) and bright orthodox (Sri Lanka/Indonesia) drew premiums; plainer leaf faced resistance and higher withdrawals. | Retail inflation picture mixed: India’s historic CPI trough contrasts with modest tea/coffee category firming in the UK/EU and U.S., keeping shelf tags sticky in those destinations. | Volumes high, buyers cho...

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August 22, 2025 15 mins

The Northwest Tea Festival, held each year at Seattle Center’s Exhibition Hall, features tastings, workshops, and lectures. It brings together tea enthusiasts of all skill levels to discover global traditions and modern innovations. Visitors enjoy interactive experiences, meet vendors, and deepen their appreciation for the culture, artistry, and community of tea in a friendly and engaging setting. Festival coordinator Andrew Goodma...

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Chinese Tea Exports to the US Drop Sharply After Early-Year Surge | The Hidden Cost of Fertilization: How Phosphorus Is Diminishing Theanine in Tea | Jing Tea Inspires a Scotch Whiskies Collaboration


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Chinese Tea Exports to the US Drop Sharply After Early-Year Surge | The Hidden Cost of Fertilization: How Phosphorus Is Diminishing Theanine in Tea | Jing Tea Inspires a Scotch Whiskies Collaboration


NEWSMAKER – Andrew Goodman, Northwest Tea Festival Organizer


PLUS | The Northwest Tea Festival, held each year at Seattle Center’s Exhibition Hall, features tastings, workshops, and lectures. It brings together tea enthusiasts of...

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August 8, 2025 14 mins

Known for blending traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation, Indi (Gurrinder) Khanna, managing director at Tea n Teas, co-founded The Tea Studio to make a wide variety of teas on demand. This specialty manufacturing facility produces artisanal, small-batch teas, including India’s first compressed teas modeled on Chinese Pu’er. The Tea Studio’s commercial success and award-winning teas over the past seven years reflect both ...

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US Tariffs Crush and Tear Global Tea Producers. India is singled out for 50% duties. | Lipton Teas & Infusions Introduces Tea Concentrates and Fruit Infusions | Authentic Teas Surge in Alcohol RTD Segment

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US Tariffs Crush and Tear Global Tea Producers. India is singled out for 50% duties. | Lipton Teas & Infusions Introduces Tea Concentrates and Fruit Infusions | Authentic Teas Surge in Alcohol RTD Segment

NEWSMAKER – Indi (Gurrinder) Khanna, The Tea Studio

| PLUS | The Tea Studio | Known for blending traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation, Indi (Gurrinder) Khanna, managing director at Tea n Teas, co-founded The Tea Stud...

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July 25, 2025 13 mins

Cydian Kauffman brings a rare clarity to the chemistry of water and its deep connection to taste—especially in tea.

“A water molecule is like a tiny magnet,” he explains, “pulling apart other molecules, including tannins and polyphenols in tea.” As a solvent, water doesn’t just carry H₂O but a host of dissolved minerals, trace metals, and hydrogen ions that directly shape a tea’s flavor, aroma, and mouthfeel.

Cydian is the CEO at Pur...

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Trade Agreements Lock in High US Tariffs | Christmas Retail in July: Holiday Sales Projections | Karnataka Tea Vendors Halt Sales in GST Protest


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Trade Agreements Lock in High US Tariffs | Christmas Retail in July: Holiday Sales Projections | Karnataka Tea Vendors Halt Sales in GST Protest


| GUEST - Cydian Kauffman, CEO Pure Water Northwest


| PLUS | The Science of Sip | Cydian Kauffman brings a rare clarity to the chemistry of water and its deep connection to taste—especially in tea.

“A water molecule is like a tiny magnet,” he explains, “pulling apart other molecules, ...

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The Regenerative Tea Farming Action Project collaborates with smallholder tea farmers and cooperatives to promote the adoption and commercial benefits of regenerative organic farming. The project has advanced from strategic planning to field-level implementation, targeting in-depth agronomic and ecological innovation through four “deep dives” that address soil health and ecosystem resilience, biodiversity, nutrient density, regener...

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US Reciprocal Tariffs Increase | India Tech Brew 2025 Champions Named | Chinese Discover Yet Another Species of Tea

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