According to Chinese legend, in 2700 BC, tea was created entirely by accident when tea leaves fell into a pot of boiling water. Regardless of how tea was first discovered, it is now enjoyed across the world in quantities that require processing machinery to ensure everyone can enjoy their favorite beverages wherever they are, whenever the mood strikes. The number …
Unique spices for perfect tea blending
You don’t need us to tell you that tea consistently tops lists of most-consumed beverages on a global level. One of the main reasons for this is the sheer number of interesting and innovative tea blending combinations, each of which delivers a different flavor profile to suit different palates. Plus, it is also possible to incorporate a range of ingredients that …
Art of tea tasting – Everything you should know
If you are designing your own private label tea, then frequent tasting is necessary to ensure you create the best possible flavor. There are a wide variety of factors that can influence how your tea tastes, from climate and soil to the physical production process, and you will need to be able to track the impact of these changes. The …
5 interesting ideas to boost tea sales in cafes
Are you looking for a way to boost your cafe’s tea sales? Here are some ideas to try! 1. Create an enticing experience If you really love tea, you’ll be able to share that passion with your customers. Educate yourself and your staff and learn about the different types of tea, their provenance, their benefits and their story. Look at …
Labelling and packaging guidelines for tea brands in the US
The market for artisan tea is huge and growing fast, especially as entrepreneurs wake up to the power of niche tea and unique blends that customers will pay a premium to enjoy. But before launching any new tea business or product line, it’s important to understand the rules and guidelines that regulate the industry and ensure good practises. For example, …
What makes Darjeeling tea so special?
Darjeeling is one of the most famous names in the global tea industry. Grown only in a small area of West Bengal, in India, it is utterly distinctive in aroma and flavor. It has certainly earned its nickname as “the Champagne of Teas” and growers are continuously working to further improve the quality of its leaves. Just how has it …
4 Popular Teas To Cure a Hangover
Even a cursory search of the internet will reveal an apparently endless list of potential hangover cures. From greasy breakfasts to ‘hair of the dog’, there is no limit to what people will do to try and alleviate some of those debilitating symptoms. For tea drinkers, a nice cup is the natural place to look, but some teas may be …
Proper Ways to Store Loose Leaf Tea
Tea manufacturers know that after you go through all the effort of cultivating and blending a particularly fine strain of tea, you need to be able to preserve those leaves for as long as possible. You do not want them to spoil before customers have a chance to enjoy them. There are several things that can interfere with storing tea …
Plant to market – 4 main stages of tea production
If you are a specialty tea company producing high quality tea, then it is likely to be a long and involved process. There are many steps to take between growing the original plant and putting a box of leaves or teabags on a shelf. If you want to create the best possible product, then you need to fully understand every production …
5 Teas To Keep You Warm This Winter
Temperatures are plummeting in the northern hemisphere and there’s no better time to enjoy a warming tea to counteract those cold days! All teas benefit from being hot, at least if you serve them right, but some also have ingredients that offer warming benefits to the body that go beyond simple temperature. Let’s take a look at some of the …