Features
Kombucha eyes growth in new markets
Touted as the ultimate functional beverage, kombucha is a well known, strong performer in the US market with a rabid fan base, while in the UK and Europe, kombucha is still working to establish itself, but its popularity is growing. By Kathryn Brand
The UAE aims to be a global leader in coffee & tea
Expanding urbanisation, higher living standards, a quick post-pandemic recovery and adoption of Western coffee cultures are contributing to the growing coffee market in the UAE, while the interest in green and herbal/botanical teas keeps the tea market strong. By Shem Oirere
Green tea makes global share gains
The global green tea market continues to trend in a positive direction, with signs of further development. The evidence supporting green tea’s improved status can be seen in areas of production, exports, and consumption in major domestic markets. By Jason Walker
Focus on sustainability in packaging intensifies
Brand owners embrace environmentally friendly materials and practices. By Jorge Izquierdo
Net zero is no longer enough
Although slow-moving and difficult, the path towards regenerative agriculture is paving the way towards net positive. By Anne-Marie Hardie.
Bubbles on the Rise
Bubble tea was once a trend or fad that would come and go every few years in select countries and cities, at least since the start of the new millennium. However, now being embraced by younger millennials and Gen Z, bubble tea has been growing in popularity globally. By Kathryn Brand
Japan’s Tea Industry is Still in Post-Covid Recovery Mode
Tea production and consumption in Japan were both severely impacted during the Covid-19 pandemic and both continue to be affected by multiple factors but the situation is slowly improving thanks to smart farming techniques by producers and strong demand by domestic and international consumers. By Yumi Nakatsugawa
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Origins
Eastern Europe is becoming a major market for decaf
Decaf coffee’s popularity is rising in European markets where there is a significant consumption of caffeinated beverages and where consumers are paying more attention to health and wellbeing.
Third Wave Specialty Roasters Reimagine Soluble Coffee
Instant coffee is losing ‘low quality’ stigma and becoming a competitive sector as third-wave coffee companies enter and advance the premiumisation of the soluble coffee category.
Bringing black tea back into the spotlight
Although black tea dominates production in the global tea industry, consumption has been declining, however, it is essential for the health and sustainability of the global tea industry to have black tea consumption thrive once again.
Tea at a crossroad
T&CTJ’s annual Global Tea Report, reveals that after more than two years of disruptions severely affecting production, supply chain logistics and out-of-home consumption, tea market operators are taking stock to move forward in 2023.
Functional coffee’s popularity is surging but the ‘true’ benefits remain questionable
Coffeemakers take advantage of a growing global demand for functionality, though long-term prospects are undermined by a scarcity of scientific data confirming the benefits of the most popular functional ingredients.
Metropolis Coffee: reconciling sustainability and convenience in specialty coffee
Metropolis Coffee believes specialty single serve coffee should be accessible as well as sustainable. As such, it has brought the filling and packing of its own compostable capsules in-house and will co-pack for others.
EU and UK Experience Botanical and Herbal Tea Boom
While black tea still dominates sales in Europe and the UK, sales of green tea also continue to grow, but there’s no stopping the rapid rise and popularity of botanical and herbal teas.