Blending, roasting & processing
The brewing debate around defining specialty tea…
Who knew that specialty tea could be so heated? (Sorry, it’s a lame pun but I could not resist!) I should clarify — the brewing debate (and it’s certainly ‘brewing’) centres around the attempt to define specialty tea. There was no true or even “working” definition of “specialty tea” until last week when the European Speciality Tea Association (ESTA) offered one.
illy launches new integrated “happiness” campaign in the US
illycaffè’s new campaign highlights the inclusive, shared and social value of the quest for happiness as a common heritage – in particular, the many who contribute to making a cup of coffee.
European Speciality Tea Association defines specialty tea
In creating the definition of specialty tea, ESTA explained it believes certain factors can help contribute to being able to distinguish specialty teas from commodity teas.
The Roastery is now an exclusively organic coffee supplier
Small-batch coffee roaster, The Roastery, based in Wellingborough Northamptonshire, England has become an exclusively certified organic coffee roastery.
Nobletree Coffee unveils new micro-lot coffee line
Nobletree Coffee has launched its newest line: Royal Roast Micro-Lot Coffee.
SCA now accepting submissions for Best New Product and Coffee Design Awards
The awards will be taking place at the Specialty Coffee Expo in New Orleans from 30 September – 3 October 2021.
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Ditta Artigianale opens new café in former monastery
A new cafeteria by Ditta Artigianale and Hario Cafe has opened up in Florence, in the former monastery of Sant’Ambrogio.
Black Insomnia Coffee unveils Dark Roast Grounds
Black Insomnia Coffee has launched Dark Roast Grounds, a richer and darker roast, with a “super-high” caffeine kick.
Era of We launches digital platform to connect and democratise coffee supply chain
Sweden-based Era of We has announced the world’s first end-to-end coffee industry digital service that connects all stakeholders in the coffee supply chain and shifts focus back to the coffee growers.
Romania’s 5 to go coffee shop chain goes international
Romanian coffee shop chain, 5 to go, has opened its first international outlet in Paris, France.
Smith Teamaker releases Red, White & Blue iced tea gift set
Smith Teamaker says its new giftable bundle of three colorful, all-natural and zero sugar iced teas makes the perfect gift for summer occasions.
SCA calls on espresso machine manufacturers to submit machines for certification
The Specialty Coffee Association has announced that testing for qualified equipment for use in the World Coffee Championships (WCC) has commenced, as part of the SCA Certified Commercial Equipment Program.
Coffee to take centre stage at The NAMA Show and Coffee Tea & Water “Roaster Row”
The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) announced a new experiential coffee feature, Roaster Row, to take place at The NAMA Show and Coffee Tea & Water in New Orleans, La. from 18-20 August 2021.
Tea & Coffee World Cup 2021: Announcing Presenters
Our Tea & Coffee World Cup returns as a virtual show this year on 8 September, featuring a combination of presentations and skills classes, as well as a virtual exhibition hall. We are now excited to announce our list of presenters, all highly acclaimed within their fields.
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