Industry Roundtable: San Francisco Speaks
Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008With close ties to the Far East, San Francisco has always been a beacon of the United States tea business. During a recent trip to the Bay area, WTN Contributing Editor Lindsey "Vee" Goodwin spoke with leading tea room owners and tea retailers to get the pulse of the industry. Participating were Roy Fong, co-founder of Imperial Tea Court, Jesse Jacobs, owner of Samovar Tea Lounge, Jill Portman, co-founder of Mighty Leaf Tea, Winnie Yu, founder of Teance, and Chongbin Zheng, co-founder of Red & Green Company.
Tea Cocktails Create Holiday Buzz
Friday, Nov 07, 2008Trend-setting bars, hotels and tea rooms are going beyond the classic hot toddy with innovative tea cocktails. Meanwhile, alcohol-free tea “mocktails” are gaining ground as festive alternatives to cocktails. Lindsey "Vee" Goodwin investigates to get you ahead of the curve on this trend, just in time for the holidays.
Who’s the Right Tea Vendor for You?
Friday, Oct 10, 2008Picking tea vendors is tricky business, especially with so many to choose from and so many factors to consider. Lindsey "Vee" Goodwin got advice from vendors and tea room owners about finding the right fit. (This is an excerpt from one of my World Tea News articles.)
How Super is Your Tea?
Friday, Sep 19, 2008Manufacturers and sellers often tout teas and tisanes, particularly greens, whites, rooibos and yerba mate, as superfoods. However, teas and tisanes have yet to gain the same foothold in the North American market as better-known superfoods, such as now-ubiquitous pomegranates and blueberries. (This is an excerpt from one of my World Tea News articles.)
Some Like It Sweet: Sugar On the Side
Tuesday, Sep 02, 2008Tea and sweets go hand in hand. This article takes a look at tea and sweets pairings from Europe, China and Japan, and examines current tea and sweets pairing trends and the use of tea as an ingredient in chocolates, baked goods and candies. Yum! (This is an excerpt from one of my World Tea News articles.)