28 May BOS tea launches unsweetened variant
BOS Brands, creator of the turbo-charged local brand, BOS Ice Tea, has launched BOS Sparkling Unsweetened Ice Tea to its extensive portfolio.
14 Jan Turning snacks into ‘edible teas’
A UK manufacturer of air-dried fruit crisps has launched a range of infusions that can be both served as a hot cup of loose leaf tea and eaten as a snack.
25 Apr What science says about getting the most out of your tea
Tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Tea is personal; everyone has opinions about making the perfect cup. But what does science say about getting the most, nutrition-wise, out of your brew? Some of the answers will likely astound you!
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06 Nov US: Kombucha, fermented from tea the new big thing in probiotics
Kombucha may be thousands of years old, but buzz is now brewing over the non-alcoholic fermented beverage made from tea.
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28 Oct Starbucks opens its first tea bar as it bets on a $90bn global market
Americans love their coffee. A decent cup of tea, however, has been harder to find, though that is about to change. Starbucks has just opened its first Teavana tea bar in New York City, and in the next five years aims to do for tea...
15 Aug It’s tea’s time – Euromonitor
With over 290 billion litres sold in retail and foodservice, tea is the world’s most consumed beverage, outpacing bottled water, carbonates, beer and coffee. But, with global retail value of just $40.7 billion (compared to coffee’s $75.7 billion and carbonates’ $183 billion), tea still lacks...
10 May Tea is tops
Tea is the "hottest beverage" in the global drinks landscape, and one with unlimited opportunities as a natural product with scientifically proven health and wellness benefits. So asserts Winfried Hopf, executive VP of global beverages at Unilever...
08 May Tea in South Africa: feedback report from BMi Research
Black tea continues to have the greatest share of the South African tea market (56.0%). However, the category volume share has fallen by 2.3% as rooibos and speciality teas have gained ground. The report gives insights (limited) on market trends for Black Tea, Iced Tea,...
03 Apr Diners shun wine for a nice cuppa
Lunchtime, suppertime: any time is teatime at a growing number of top restaurants as chefs encourage diners to swap that glass of something for a nice cuppa. Restaurateurs are hailing tea as the new wine, claiming Britain's national drink is better suited to bring out...
14 Feb High tea? A new tea bag for British Airways
As everyone knows airline food is an oxymoron, with most of it more often endured than savoured. Airlines know this, and are coming up with new products to make dining and imbibing more palatable for passengers. The latest is from British Airways (BA), which has...
29 Nov US: Starbucks turns to tea
On November 14th Starbucks made it largest acquisition yet, buying Teavana, an Atlanta-based tea retailer, for $620m. This is not the firm’s first foray into the tea market — its stores sell tea, of course, and it bought Tazo, a tea manufacturer and distributor, back...
21 Sep Smaller waistlines, sharper minds, stronger bones and healthier hearts? They’re all in a cuppa!
Leading nutrition scientists from around the world convened at the USDA this week to present the latest research supporting the role of tea in promoting good health. Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world, next to water. Interest in its potential health...