Dan Bolton explains why ending $800 de minimis tariff exemption will hurt small tea businesses & quality-focused importers. With rising tariffs already in place, removing this exemption puts premium tea further out of reach for U.S. consumers. Listen now! youtube.com/watch?v=As2owz…

Join Dan bolton at #WorldTeaExpo2025, where he’ll be speaking on "Finessing the World's Fractured Tea Markets", exploring how growers, buyers & sellers are adapting to an ever-evolving global tea landscape. Excited to reconnect with our online friends and colleagues in person!

Our latest article traces the contours of Ghana’s tea culture. The steeping of lemongrass, the warmth of hibiscus, the spice of clove— a new wave of tea makers are reviving, reimagining, and sharing these blends with the world. Explore now. teajourney.pub/selling-tea-in…

The #WorldTeaExpo is buzzing with ideas and connections. Will Guidara spoke on the power of small gestures in hospitality, while Pratik Rijal shared how sourcing tea directly from origin can be a game changer. Cups are pouring, conversations flowing—more to come!

Vera Wong is back on the case & we couldn’t resist taking a closer look. In our latest article, we explore the irresistible blend of humor, mystery & tea that makes Jesse Sutanto's (Jesse Q. Sutanto) series so delightful. Pour yourself a cup & read along. teajourney.pub/jesse-q-sutant…

Why is Afternoon Tea making a stylish comeback? What’s fueling the rise of specialty tea connoisseurs? And how has tea remained so deeply woven into daily life? Tea in Britain is never just tea—it’s a mood, a ritual, and now, a statement. Read now. teajourney.pub/british-tea-cu…

Labour in tea is constant. Physical. Often, generational. It begins early, ends late, and too often goes unseen. Today, we look a little closer—and offer quiet thanks. #InternationalWorkersDay

On International Tea Day, we feature Niraj de Mel—one of the tea world’s most enduring and respected voices. His story is the latest in our Taster Profile series, a thoughtful look at tea through the lens of its remarkable tastemakers. Explore more. teajourney.pub/tea-taster-nir…

"A love letter to tea" When we came across Christy Hui's film, TEA: The Drink That Changed The World, we were instantly drawn to drawn to the way this film moves—with patience, reverence, and an eye for the unseen. We’re happy to share it with you all. teadocumentary.com

To end the month, a tender dispatch from Kyoto: 2 Mexican nationals, 1 shared calling & the world of Japanese tea ceremony. Mary & Alberto didn’t set out to become teachers of Hoenryu, but path of tea, as they discovered, has a way of revealing itself. teajourney.pub/hoenryu-tea-ce…

Shabnam Weber to Preside Over Both US and Canada Tea Associations linkedin.com/pulse/shabnam-…

State of the Global Tea Industry 2026 Forecast linkedin.com/pulse/state-gl…

Tea Biz is transitioning to a "mentions" magnet for companies seeking greater visibility in the Age of AI.

Tea linkedin.com/pulse/tea-auct… | TEA PRICE TAKEAWAYS | WEEK 52 | 31 December 2025 | Tea auctions ending 31 December closed the year on a steady-to-firm note as disciplined supply, year-end positioning, and higher costs reinforced price floors across key origins.

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CALL FOR COMMENTS | STATE OF THE TEA INDUSTRY 2026 | Readers and thought leaders are invited to contribute their perspectives, challenge assumptions, and extend the analysis by sharing commentary on LinkedIn. linkedin.com/pulse/call-com…

Tea Industry Digitalization Advances | TREND 7 | Digital tools changed the process—but not who gets paid. linkedin.com/pulse/digitali…

Tea linkedin.com/pulse/tea-auct… | Quality—not volume—is setting the price. ISO Week 6 closed firm as buyers stayed focused on near-term coverage and execution discipline. Well-made teas cleared consistently, while average and lower-quality offerings face growing resistance. | Tea Biz

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Tea linkedin.com/pulse/tea-auct… QUALITY IS CLEARING. AVERAGE IS STALLING | WEEK 7 | This week’s Tea Price Report lists benchmark averages for Colombo, North India, Mombasa, and Indonesia. | Dan Bolton | Tea Biz Blog | Podcast | #TeaAuctions #TeaMarkets #TeaTrade