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A Chișinău Barista Has Won the Julius Meinl Barista Cup 2026 in Vienna
Elizaveta Rîmscaia of Odélle pastry shop in Chișinău came out on top against national champions from 15 countries at the MuseumsQuartier final.
Read the articleCHAGEE Launches Two Fall Drinks in the US Built on Chamomile and Ceylon Black Tea
The modern teahouse chain is betting on chamomile with peach and pineapple, plus a spiced Ceylon black tea latte, for the colder months.
Read the articleNestlé Reviews Russia Operations After Kremlin Takes Control of Assets
The Nescafé maker's Russian business has been placed under temporary external administration by presidential decree; Nestlé says it is weighing its options.
Read the articlePukka Herbs Marks 25 Years Alongside the Eden Project
The British organic herbal tea maker is celebrating its anniversary with an education-led campaign on plants, biodiversity and responsible sourcing.
Read the articleAhmad Tea Gives an Air Ambulance Crew a Year of Tea
The British brand marked Emergency Services Day with personalised brew kits and a 12-month tea supply for the air ambulance crew.
Read the articleGlobal Coffee Awards 2026: Best Roasters in the US and Canada
Denver roaster Sweet Bloom Coffee took the top prize at the North American edition of the Global Coffee Awards, judged purely on taste.
Read the articleJENKI opens a Soho matcha bar and targets 11 London sites
The London matcha brand has launched a bar on Berwick Street in Soho and plans to reach 11 locations across the capital by the end of the year.
Read the articleSovereign fund Mubadala puts USD 1 billion into Luckin Coffee
Abu Dhabi's investment fund is buying into China's largest coffee chain with a minority stake worth roughly USD 1 billion.
Read the articleNestle: coffee must avoid a cocoa-style crisis
Nestle warns that without regenerative farming coffee could repeat the price crisis seen in cocoa.
Read the articleBirchall bets GBP 1m on premiumising Britain's tea habit
Birchall launches its biggest ever campaign, urging British drinkers to choose tea as carefully as they choose coffee.
Read the articleShizuoka students bring heritage zairai-cha tea back into view
A Japanese student circle is championing zairai-cha, the seed-grown heritage green tea left on just 1% of Shizuoka's tea gardens.
Read the articleMore pressure does not mean faster espresso
Above 6-9 bar espresso flow stops rising — the coffee puck compresses and cracks instead, a physics study finds.
Read the articleTwinings reformats its green tea and infusions range
String-and-tag teabags that are home compostable, in slimmer recyclable cartons, are reaching UK shelves from September.
Read the articleMatcha helps Nero Group to record annual sales
Iced drinks, with matcha well to the fore, grew 52% in the UK and carried the Nero Group to a third straight record year.
Read the articleStarbucks Signs Its First Football Shirt Sponsorship Deal
The US chain will appear on Toulouse FC shirt sleeves for the 2026-27 season, a first for the brand.
Read the articlePukka Enters the Loose-Powder Matcha Category With Three Organic Products
Pukka Herbs launches an organic ceremonial matcha and two flavoured blends, a sign matcha is going mainstream.
Read the articleCOFE Tech Hits $178M Valuation in Riyadh Pre-IPO Round
Saudi platform COFE Tech reached a $178 million valuation and is targeting a stock listing by 2029.
Read the articleStudy of 167,000 People Links Unsweetened Coffee and Tea to Lower Heart Risk
A study of 167,142 people finds sugar cancels out the heart-health benefits of coffee and tea.
Read the articleCHAGEE: Modest Growth in China, Over 100% Abroad in Q2 2026
CHAGEE's revenue rose 2.5% in Q2 2026, while sales outside China climbed 114%.
Read the articleHurricane Lala Hits Hawaii's Coffee Farms at the Start of Harvest
Nearly 70 farmers on Hawaii Island have reported over US$3.2 million in damage after the 15 August storm.
Read the articleA Boston Barista Wins the 2026 American AeroPress Championship
Phillippe 'Akira' Kato of Boston won the 2026 American AeroPress Championship from a field of 36 competitors.
Read the articleBain Capital Acquires Bubble Tea Chain Gong cha
Bain Capital is buying bubble tea chain Gong cha, which has nearly 2,200 tea shops across 33 markets.
Read the articleChina Produced 3.9 Million Tonnes of Tea in 2025, Over Half the World's Supply
A new industry report confirms China's position as the world leader, with output and exports both rising.
Read the articleMatcha Crunch Deepens: Tencha Prices Run 30–60% Above 2024
Global matcha demand is outpacing what Japan can grow, and prices are hitting records.
Read the articleArabica Coffee Stocks Near Their Lowest Level Since 1999
ICE certified arabica stocks have dropped close to their lowest level in decades.
Read the articleJapan's Green Tea Exports Jumped 83.5% in the First Half of 2026
Global matcha demand pushed Japan's green tea exports to a fresh record in the first half of 2026.
Read the articleFlorida-Grown Arabica Coffee Passes Its First Field Test
A University of Florida study finds arabica can bear fruit in the state's south, with yields above 3 kg of cherry per plant.
Read the articleUK Tea Academy Launches a Women in Tea Award at The Leafies
A new Women in Tea Award will be handed out at The Leafies International Tea Awards.
Read the articleTraditional Medicinals Makes the Inc. 5000 List
The herbal tea company behind Throat Coat® and Smooth Move® joined the Inc. 5000 ranking for the first time.
Read the articleBlue Bottle Coffee Launches in Thailand
The US specialty coffee chain opened its first cafés in Bangkok, its sixth market in East Asia.
Read the articleBlank Street Raises $75M for Its Coffee-and-Matcha Chain
Coffee-and-matcha chain Blank Street raised $75 million to expand its US cafes and drink lineup.
Read the articleSivetz Launches New Electric Coffee Roaster Line
Sivetz Roasting Machines has launched two new electric coffee roasters, the SRM9E and SRM5E, with a US roasting champion as launch partner.
Read the articleBritish Tea Wins Great Taste Award for the 16th Year Running
Birchall's Great Rift Tea blend has picked up a Great Taste Award every single year since 2010.
Read the articleBulletproof Launches a Functional Mushroom Latte for Energy and Mood
Bulletproof's new instant latte blends coffee with functional mushrooms, promising balanced energy and a mood boost.
Read the article13-Year Study Links Coffee to a Healthier Liver Once Again
A 13-year Cedars-Sinai study of 355,000 people found lower liver disease risk among regular coffee drinkers.
Read the articleLöfbergs Appoints First Female CEO in Its 120-Year History
Anneli Ellsäter will become, from October 2026, the first female CEO in the 120-year history of Swedish coffee roaster Löfbergs.
Read the articleWhat We Touch May Change How Coffee Tastes, Japanese Study Finds
A Chuo University study found that smooth textures lower the perceived acidity of black coffee.
Read the articleUCC Launches Regenerative Coffee Pilot in Vietnam
UCC and local partner Acom have distributed nearly 1,800 shade-tree seedlings to robusta farmers in Vietnam.
Read the articleRoast Summit Returns to Portland in October 2026
The coffee roasting community's educational summit heads back to the city where Roast magazine was founded, with hands-on workshops and sourcing talks.
Read the articleMomo Kombucha Launches Summer Watermelon Edition
British brewery Momo Kombucha rolls out its third seasonal collaboration with Natoora, this time featuring Italian watermelon.
Read the articleManna Coffee Raises Funding for Automated Kiosk Growth
US startup Manna Coffee is expanding its automated coffee kiosk network with a new funding round.
Read the articlePukka Launches Gut Health and Unwind Functional Teas
Pukka Herbs expands its functional tea range with two new blends focused on digestion and relaxation.
Read the articleSwedish Study: Coffee May Not Harm Sleep as Much as We Think
A study of more than 25,000 Swedish adults found that habitual coffee drinking has a surprisingly small impact on sleep quality.
Read the articleGood Boy Tea Launches a Line of Organic Bottled Teas in the US
New American tea brand Good Boy Tea is preparing a nationwide launch of premium organic teas in September 2026.
Read the articleChiang Rai Hosts the 2026 Tea and Coffee Festival
The Thai city of Chiang Rai held a regional tea and coffee festival on August 14-16, featuring exhibitions and competitions for highland farmers.
Read the articleEU Studies Impact of Stricter Pesticide Limits on Imported Coffee
A new European Commission study examines the economic effects of tightening residue limits for 18 hazardous pesticides on coffee and other imported goods.
Read the articleWatchHouse, the UK's Premium Coffee Chain, Accelerates US Expansion
London coffee chain WatchHouse is opening its fourth Manhattan shop, with a Los Angeles debut targeted for 2027.
Read the articleTea Supply Chain Consolidates: UCTT Joins ECOM Agroindustrial
North American tea importer UCTT, in business for more than 36 years, is joining global commodities company ECOM Agroindustrial Corp.
Read the articleHong Kong International Tea Culture Forum 2026
A day of discussions on the global expansion of Chinese tea brands and matcha's strong resurgence.
Read the articleIDH Launches Global Regenerative Coffee Program
A new four-year program targets 300,000 farmers and 500,000 metric tons of regenerative coffee annually.
Read the articleNorth Bengal's Tea Industry Faces Crisis Over Pesticide Checks
Hundreds of North Bengal tea factories have temporarily stopped buying green leaf from small growers, demanding strict pesticide-residue certification.
Read the articleNew EU Packaging Law Reclassifies Tea and Coffee Bags
The EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, in force since August 12, 2026, now classifies tea bags and coffee pods as packaging under strict new standards.
Read the articleColombia Earthquake Disrupts Coffee Exports as Arabica Prices Climb
A powerful earthquake struck Colombia's coffee-growing region, halting exports and contributing to rising arabica prices on international markets.
Read the articleCHAGEE Launches Exclusive Lychee Rose Black Tea Series in Thailand
Asian tea brand CHAGEE has launched a new black tea lineup infused with lychee and rose, exclusively for the Thai market.
Read the articleCafédirect Unveils Its Biggest Out-of-Home Refresh Yet
British ethical brand Cafédirect, known for fair-trade sourcing, has refreshed its coffee lineup for cafés, restaurants, and hotels.
Read the articleAhmad Tea Hosts Tea-Tasting Masterclass With Antoine Semenyo in Hong Kong
British brand Ahmad Tea held a guided black tea and herbal infusion tasting in Hong Kong with its new global ambassador, footballer Antoine Semenyo.
Read the articleHong Kong International Tea Fair 2026 to Host Over 800 Exhibitors
Asia's largest tea trade fair runs in Hong Kong from August 13-15, 2026, with exhibitors from more than 30 countries.
Read the articleStarbucks Union Raises Alarm Over Silica-Based Blending Powder
Starbucks Workers United is demanding answers after baristas reported respiratory symptoms linked to a new blending powder.
Read the articleLiberia Distributes 700,000 Liberica Coffee Seedlings to Revive the Sector
Liberian authorities have begun distributing hundreds of thousands of Liberica coffee seedlings under a national coffee sector revival program.
Read the articleLavazza Launches Tablì, a Capsule-Free Coffee Tablet System, in the US
The Italian coffee giant has brought to the US market an espresso machine that runs on tablets pressed entirely from ground coffee, with no capsule.
Read the articleVietnam's Coffee Exports Surge in 2026
Vietnam, the world's second-largest coffee producer, reported a 21% export increase over the first seven months of 2026.
Read the articleFairtrade International Raises Minimum Coffee Prices
New Fairtrade minimum prices for arabica and robusta take effect in December 2026, strengthening the safety net for coffee farmers.
Read the articleIndia's Tea Industry Faces Mounting Competition and Cost Pressure
Production costs are rising far faster than tea prices, while cheaper Nepalese tea adds pressure on India's growers.
Read the articleStudy of Over 460,000 People Links 2-3 Cups of Coffee a Day to Lower Depression Risk
A study of 461,586 UK Biobank participants found that 2-3 cups of coffee a day was linked to the lowest risk of depression and anxiety.
Read the articleExcelsa Coffee Gets New Attention as Climate Pressure Mounts on Arabica and Robusta
Climate change is renewing interest in Excelsa, a little-known coffee species grown in India, Uganda, and South Sudan, as a resilient alternative.
Read the articleNepal Forms a Task Force to Reform Its Tea and Coffee Sector
Nepal's government is forming a task force to reform its tea and coffee sector amid trade barriers imposed by India.
Read the articleUK Roaster Cafeology Completes a Management Buy-Out
Cafeology's management team acquired a majority stake in the UK coffee roaster, backed by a South Yorkshire regional development fund.
Read the articleCouche-Tard Buys Żabka for $8.7 Billion, Becoming a Self-Serve Coffee Leader in Europe
Couche-Tard, the company behind Circle K, is buying Polish chain Żabka for $8.7 billion, its largest-ever acquisition.
Read the articleCentury-Old Panyong Congou Black Tea Becomes an Economic Engine in China
China's Fu'an region has turned traditional Panyong Congou black tea into a billion-yuan industrial chain with the help of smart farming technology.
Read the articleWhy Coffee Doesn't Taste Like Pure Caffeine: Researchers Explain Roasting's Role
A Technical University of Munich study shows how compounds formed during roasting cut perceived caffeine bitterness roughly in half.
Read the articleMother Parkers Opens New Coffee Extract Facility in Canada
Canadian company Mother Parkers launched a new coffee extract operation, combining sourcing, roasting, extraction, and aseptic processing under one roof.
Read the articleCeylon Tea Urged Toward Premium Branding and Value Addition
The Colombo Tea Traders' Association is urging the Ceylon Tea industry to focus on value addition and premium branding rather than bulk exports.
Read the articleMassimo Zanetti Beverage Group Valued at €1.2bn Amid Possible Sale
Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group, the company behind the Segafredo Zanetti brand, could be sold to one of six interested private equity funds.
Read the articleTeas From Around the World Honored at Great Taste 2026
The UK's Great Taste competition drew a record number of entries in 2026, with several artisan teas earning the top 3-star rating.
Read the articleCelestial Seasonings Launches Three New Functional Herbal Teas
American brand Celestial Seasonings has launched three new caffeine-free teas targeting throat comfort, digestion, and gut health.
Read the articleSpent Coffee Grounds Turned Into Biochar to Neutralize a Toxic Gas
Researchers in China turned spent coffee grounds into a biochar capable of removing over 99% of toxic hydrogen sulfide.
Read the articleFirst Duty-Free Indian Coffee Shipment Reaches the UK
Kruti Coffee shipped India's first duty-free coffee consignment to the UK from Kolkata under the new CETA trade agreement.
Read the articleChina's 'New-Style' Tea Drinks Market to Top 370 Billion Yuan in 2026
China's modern ready-to-drink tea beverage sector is projected to exceed 370 billion yuan in 2026.
Read the articleThe Matcha Shortage Continues: Tencha Prices Stay High in 2026
Rapidly rising global demand for matcha continues to outpace Japan's production capacity, keeping tencha prices well above levels from just two years ago.
Read the articleKenya Leads Global Black Tea Exports in 2026
Kenyan farmers earned nearly $425 million from tea exports in the first six months of 2026, far outpacing their East African neighbors.
Read the articleChina Scraps Tariffs on South African Rooibos
China has scrapped import duties on South African rooibos, opening a major growth opportunity for this caffeine-free herbal tisane.
Read the articleJames Hoffmann Launches Global Coffee Fermentation Project
James Hoffmann and fermentation specialist Lucia Solis are launching a global project exploring how fermentation shapes coffee's flavor.
Read the articleUSDA Forecasts Record Coffee Production for 2026/2027
USDA forecasts record global coffee production for 2026/2027, driven by an excellent harvest in Brazil.
Read the articleMalaysia Wins the World Brewers Cup for the First Time
Malaysian barista Nas Jaafar made history at the 2026 World Brewers Cup in Brussels.
Read the articleFunctional Tea and Herbal Infusions Are Booming in 2026
The global herbal tea market is growing fast, riding a wellness wave built on adaptogenic ingredients like turmeric.
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