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Tea workers demand raise in salary
Posted on 2008-08-24 Source: Daily Nation - Nairobi,Kenya
marTEA's blogment: Tea workers from around the world are looking for more in return for their efforts.

Kanan Devan plans tea operations in Ethiopia
Posted on 2008-08-23 Source: Sify - Chennai,Tamil Nadu,India
marTEA's blogment: Tea could be a great economic boast for Ethiopia.

PepsiCo to distribute Tazo Tea more widely
Posted on 2008-08-20 Source: The Associated Press
marTEA's blogment: Tazo to see wider distribution...As if Starbucks and major retail outlets was not enough...

Starbucks, Pepsi and Unilever Partner to Grow the Tazo(R) Tea Ready-to-Drink Business
Posted on 2008-08-19 Source: FOXBusiness - USA
marTEA's blogment: Well, that explains some things...Tazo, not quite as interesting as Honest Tea and Coke. I need to take some time and drink more Tazo. For now, I am just not impressed.

Tea gardens strike in West Bengal deferred
Posted on 2008-08-18 Source: SINDH TODAY - Sindh,Pakistan
marTEA's blogment: No strike for now. Wage issues are still the major focus of the tension.

Humble tea warms up for a turnaround
Posted on 2008-08-15 Source: Economic Times - Gurgaon,Haryana,India
marTEA's blogment: 2008 has been a good year for India's tea industry. This is a detailed article explaining the ups and downs of India's tea trade.

Strike hits output of India's Darjeeling teas
Posted on 2008-08-11 Source: Reuters India - Mumbai,India
marTEA's blogment: Strike causes a disruption with Darjeeling tea production. If demands are not met, the strike will continue.

Tea booms, tourism poor in Aitken Spence June quarter
Posted on 2008-08-10 Source: Sunday Times.lk - Columbo,Sri Lanka
marTEA's blogment: This story is not as in-depth as I expected, but it shows that when tea sales are at their highest (hitting a billion), that many of the tea producing countries still have struggles.

Assam firm to open tea bars at Metro stations
Posted on 2008-08-10 Source: Times of India - India
marTEA's blogment: I can only imagine how good this will be. Camellia Tea Bar will offer a wide variety of teas - all sound excellent.

Tea producers seek cheaper fuel as oil prices soar
Posted on 2008-08-04 Source: Business Daily Africa - Nairobi,Kenya
marTEA's blogment: It is a problem for everyone...

Workers 'take over' tea factories, resume operations
Posted on 2008-08-02 Source: Kantipur Online - Kathmandu,Nepal
marTEA's blogment: Great tea comes from great tea workers. It also takes experienced management with modern equipment. It is a shame when the two cannot get along.

Tea-producing nations to set up global body
Posted on 2008-07-27 Source: Economic Times - Gurgaon,Haryana,India
marTEA's blogment: This is very important news for the tea industry...

Sri Lanka tea output grows by over 18 percent
Posted on 2008-07-24 Source: Daily Times - Lahore,Pakistan
marTEA's blogment: Sri Lanka keeps on rolling...Ceylon sells.

Rishi puts Milwaukee on the world's tea map
Posted on 2008-07-21 Source: OnMilwaukee.com - Milwaukee,USA
marTEA's blogment: Milwaukee's Best...tea:Rishi Tea? Milwaukee's Rishi Tea collected several awards at this year's World Tea Expo.

West Asian oil price boom provides major impetus to tea demand
Posted on 2008-07-13 Source: Sunday Times.lk - Columbo,Sri Lanka
marTEA's blogment: Economically, this is a very interesting angle on oil prices. It is amazing how following tea trends helps you to fully appreciate the global economy.

Govt cracks whip on bad-tea exports
Posted on 2008-07-08 Source: Daily News & Analysis - Mumbai,India
marTEA's blogment: It is important for India to protect their reputation. Exporting low quality tea is a problem that is currently being addressed.

Bengal bug bites Assam tea
Posted on 2008-07-03 Source: Calcutta Telegraph - Calcutta,India
marTEA's blogment: Helopeltis (tea mosquito) is causing some major problems with tea plants in Upper Assam. Weather is being blamed for the bug population this year.

Darjeeling tea crop down 30%
Posted on 2008-06-28 Source: Sify - Chennai,Tamil Nadu,India
marTEA's blogment: Blame it on the weather. One key element to tea - good weather

Sri Lanka tea board to tighten laws on exports
Posted on 2008-06-23 Source: Lanka Business Online - Sri Lanka
marTEA's blogment: Understanding the importance of quality for continued success, the Sri Lanka Tea Board pushes for all tea exported from Sri Lanka to meet ISO 3720 the standard.

India's Tea-Growing Darjeeling Area Disrupted by Gorkha Strike
Posted on 2008-06-17 Source: Bloomberg - USA
marTEA's blogment: The good news is - the situation has remained peaceful.

Sri Lankan tea pluckers not reaping benefits
Posted on 2008-06-15 Source: Lanka Business Online - Sri Lanka
marTEA's blogment: This story is written far too often.

Kenya: Depressed Tea Sector in Marginal Recovery
Posted on 2008-06-15 Source: AllAfrica.com - Washington,USA
marTEA's blogment: Hard times in Kenya. Hopefully things are starting to improve.

Sweet Leaf Tea sues an Arizona company to defend the use of name
Posted on 2008-06-05 Source: Austin American-Statesman - Austin,TX,USA
marTEA's blogment: Hopefully the two companies will be able to sort this out.

Tea cos prefer Kolkata
Posted on 2008-05-29 Source: Assam Tribune - Guwahati,India
marTEA's blogment: Where to auction? Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) or Kolkata.

Tea exports expected to remain strong in second quarter
Posted on 2008-05-25 Source: Sunday Times.lk - Columbo,Sri Lanka
marTEA's blogment: This is an excellent report detailing economic factors that are positively affecting Sri Lanka.

Tea farmers face hard times as mini bonus comes under threat
Posted on 2008-05-20 Source: Business Daily Africa - Nairobi,Kenya
marTEA's blogment: This is an excellent article detailing The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), and the problems the farmers are anticipating.

Revolution Tea Partners with Kraft Foodservice
Posted on 2008-05-12 Source: PR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USA
marTEA's blogment: Revolution Tea has an excellent product line. The move should connect more consumers to their quality products.

Ito En Falls After Tea Maker's Profit Misses Target
Posted on 2008-05-07 Source: Bloomberg.com - USA
marTEA's blogment: I thought this was interesting. Ito En is one of the leading green tea beverages in Japan.

Kenya: Controversy Rages As Tea Farmers Head for Elections
Posted on 2008-05-05 Source: AllAfrica.com - Washington,USA
marTEA's blogment: Every vote counts...or does it? The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has changed its voting methods, and many farmers fear their vote will be weakened by the change.

Kenyans must improve the quality of tea to earn more
Posted on 2008-04-07 Source: Daily Nation - Nairobi,Kenya
marTEA's blogment: This is a good story about Kenya's tea production. Improving quality should be a goal of all tea producing regions. Kenya is the third largest tea producer in the world behind China and India.

Uganda: Tea Dealers Protest New Kenya Tariff
Posted on 2008-04-01 Source: AllAfrica.com - Washington,USA
marTEA's blogment: These are excellent stories that let us get a peak at some of the obstacles for tea exporters. As a consumer I want to make sure that standards are being set and met, but I do not want to see good tea not make it to the consumer due to bureaucracy.

Making Sri Lankan tea a US$2 bn industry
Posted on 2008-03-25 Source: Daily Mirror - Colombo,Western,Sri Lanka
marTEA's blogment: Sri Lanka continues to make news with its revenue. It took 150 years, but they do not seem to be slowing down. This story details how Sri Lanka plans on continuing to increase its brand and revenue.

Tea Board inks pact with NSE for e-auction
Posted on 2008-03-21 Source: Business Standard - Mumbai,Maharashtra,India
marTEA's blogment: E-auctions are a major step (hopefully forward) for the tea industry. Keep an eye on this...

Darjeeling tea industry to get export zone tag
Posted on 2008-03-18 Source: Economic Times - Gurgaon,Haryana,India
marTEA's blogment: I find these articles fascinating. It is important to follow the economics of tea producing giants such as Darjeeling.

Iraq spoils Indian tea export party
Posted on 2008-03-14 Source: Economic Times - Gurgaon,Haryana,India
marTEA's blogment: Indian tea production is down compared to last year. The story details the decline.

China tea export up slightly in 2007
Posted on 2008-03-03 Source: Xinhua - China
marTEA's blogment: 289,000 pounds of tea in 2007. That is some serious tea.

Tea industry hails budget
Posted on 2008-02-29 Source: NDTV.com - New Delhi,India
marTEA's blogment: Assam sets to strengthen its product by investing in research and production.

Darjeeling tea tasting party in Dubai
Posted on 2008-02-21 Source: Economic Times - Gurgaon,Haryana,India
marTEA's blogment: What a great idea...I see this time-and-time again…well-known tea brands continuing to promote themselves. I like the fact that they are not complacent with their marketing efforts.

Global tea output to touch 4 billion kg by 2010
Posted on 2008-02-19 Source: Malaysia Sun - Malaysia
marTEA's blogment: Forecasters predict continued growth over the next 2 years.

Ceylon Tea now a billion dollar industry
Posted on 2008-02-10 Source: The Island (subscription) - Columbo,Sri Lanka
marTEA's blogment: Rich in many ways. This is a detailed article that describes the many reasons why Ceylon is a money maker.

Bigelow, Arizona tea companies brew deal
Posted on 2008-01-30 Source: Connecticut Post - Bridgeport,CT,USA
marTEA's blogment: This is exciting news for Bigelow Tea and Arizona Beverage. If the products reflect their current quality, it will be good news for the consumer. How does this sound as a ready-to-drink iced tea from Bigelow - Mocha Chai and Vanilla Chai Latte?

Kenya's economy in crisis
Posted on 2008-01-25 Source: Independent - London,England,UK
marTEA's blogment: This is a well written article detailing the latest developments in Kenya.

Tata Tea launches its Out-of-home tea outlet
Posted on 2008-01-23 Source: Sify - Chennai,Tamil Nadu,India
marTEA's blogment: I just like the name: 'Chai Unchai'

Crisis hits Kenya tea hard
Posted on 2008-01-17 Source: The Times - Johannesburg,Gauteng,South Africa
marTEA's blogment: If you have been following this story, this is a recap of the situation in Kenya.

Trouble in Kenya may boost Indian tea exports
Posted on 2008-01-09 Source: Commodity Online - Kochi,Kerala,India
marTEA's blogment: This article outlines the impact that the ongoing violence in Kenya is having on tea exports.

Bid to set up standards for tea trade
Posted on 2008-01-01 Source: Gulf Daily News - Manama,Bahrain
marTEA's blogment: Coming this February, The Second Global Dubai Tea Forum 2008. This is an important meeting to ensure that tea is being produced, imported, exported, and marketed in a consistent manner on a global scale.

High demand for black tea in Japan
Posted on 2008-01-01 Source: Ceylon Daily News - Ceylon,Sri Lanka
marTEA's blogment: Japan has been importing more black tea than ever from Sri Lanka. This is certainly good news for Ceylon lovers.

India's Tea Exports Fall 24% on Kenyan Supplies, Stronger Rupee
Posted on 2007-12-29 Source: Bloomberg - USA
marTEA's blogment: Kenya is making its presence known to all. If the stats are correct, that is a large drop for India.

Coke reportedly may buy Honest Tea stake
Posted on 2007-12-27 Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
marTEA's blogment: Dear Coke: marTEA.com encourages you to invest in Honest Tea. I have personally tried nearly every product they make. I have yet to be disappointed. I know what your competitors have to offer...Honest Tea is an excellent choice. Just my opinion.

State to intervene in tea farmers’ debt
Posted on 2007-12-20 Source: Standard - Nairobi,Kenya
marTEA's blogment: Kenya's government is showing a great deal of support with this move.

Unilever stirs pot with sustainable tea programme
Posted on 2007-12-08 Source: New Zealand Herald - New Zealand
marTEA's blogment: Unilever aims to make a difference. This is a detailed article outlining Unilever's goal to certify their products through the Rainforest Alliance. The certification focuses on profits, people and the planet (hopefully not in that order). I think this is a very important step on Unilever's part. I fear that labels/certifications are often used as a marketing tool. In this case, I truly believe that Unilever realizes their role in the tea industry.

Darjeeling's black tea gains popularity in China
Posted on 2007-12-02 Source: Livemint - Delhi,Delhi,India
marTEA's blogment: This is a significant news story. If you know the history of tea, it is somewhat amusing that Darjeeling tea is going back to China.

Tea Board should promote Darjeeling, Assam & Nilgiri teas
Posted on 2007-11-25 Source: Economic Times - Gurgaon,Haryana,India
marTEA's blogment: Global competition is a real threat to major tea producing countries like India. As you can see by the headline, it shows that you are never good enough not to promote yourself.

Assam tea not first choice in UK market
Posted on 2007-11-23 Source: Assam Tribune - Guwahati,India
marTEA's blogment: Assam tea has some room to grow in the UK. This article gives many reasons as to why Assam tea is not high in demand in the UK.

Tea exports take a beating
Posted on 2007-11-17 Source: Calcutta Telegraph - Calcutta,India
marTEA's blogment: If you follow tea exports, this is an important story out of India.

Kenya Tea Ponders Tough Future
Posted on 2007-11-05 Source: AllAfrica.com - Washington,USA
marTEA's blogment: This is a good article describing the many challenges that Kenya is anticipating.

Tea Market Expected to Steep Through 2012, Nearly Doubling in Size
Posted on 2007-11-02 Source: Earthtimes - London,UK
marTEA's blogment: A couple of years ago I read a report similar to this one. At the time, I questioned the accuracy of the growth rate. After a trip to the World Tea Expo and covering all things tea, I think it is a realistic goal.

Iced-tea market getting hot
Posted on 2007-10-23 Source: Economic Times - Gurgaon,Haryana,India
marTEA's blogment: What a great headline. Notice the statistic about the percentage of iced-tea consumed in the US - 80 percent of all tea?

Increased demand in tea auctions
Posted on 2007-10-15 Source: Sify - Chennai,Tamil Nadu,India
marTEA's blogment: CTC increased in demand. I am still trying to get used to CTC style tea. I am still 50/50 with CTC teas. A few have been very good, but some have been really bad. I will keep trying them.

From an Apartment to a Tea Garden
Posted on 2007-10-09 Source: NovoMetro - Oakland,CA,USA
marTEA's blogment: This is a good story about Numi Tea Garden. I started drinking Numi tea after the World Tea Expo. marTEA.com Numi Blogs.

Assam floods, pests hit Indian tea production
Posted on 2007-10-05 Source:
marTEA's blogment: Keeping up with Assam tea production...the weather has been horrible with large amounts of rainfall causing flooding. Not to mention the rise in insects that are causing the tea pluckers grief.

Good demand for CTC, dust tea at N. Indian auctions
Posted on 2007-10-01 Source: Sify - Taramani,Chennai,India
marTEA's blogment: I like to share articles like this with you every now and then. This is how I stay in touch with the industry. You need to know what is strong and weak at auction.

Tea Board may move Wipo to protect ‘Brand Darjeeling’
Posted on 2007-09-19 Source: Economic Times - India
marTEA's blogment: Intellectual Property is discussed in this story. Protecting the brand name of one of India’s top teas is the focus in the story.

Huge growth in tea industry
Posted on 2007-09-17 Source: Ceylon Daily News - Ceylon, Sri Lanka
marTEA's blogment: Sri Lanka News is reporting increases in tea production and exporting. Ceylon tea has been a consistent choice of mine over the years.

Honest Tea Anchors the Green Zone
Posted on 2007-09-17 Source: Washington Post - United States
marTEA's blogment: Honest Tea is making news due to their expansion into a new office in Bethesda, Maryland. Also, co-founder Seth Goldman is credited for his efforts to improve Bethesda with a project called the "Bethesda Green Zone."

Government package helps tea gardens reopen
Posted on 2007-09-16 Source: Economic Times - India
marTEA's blogment: This is excellent news for the tea pickers of India.

Monsoon woes hit Bengal’s tea plucking season
Posted on 2007-09-13 Source: Economic Times - India
marTEA's blogment: Weather plays a major role in tea production. This article describes the current weather conditions in Bengal, and how the weather is impacting tea production.

Tea producers told to warm up their global image
Posted on 2007-09-09 Source: AFP - google.com
marTEA's blogment: This is one of the better articles I have read recently describing the many obstacles the tea industry is facing. Image is everything.

ITPF meet to look at broader tea trade issues
Posted on 2007-09-05 Source: Livemint - Delhi,Delhi,India
marTEA's blogment: The article does a good job at discussing the International Tea Producers’ Forum (ITPF). The dates of the meeting and the topics to be addressed are mentioned in the story.

Health withers in tea estates
Posted on 2007-09-04 Source: Calcutta Telegraph - Calcutta,India
marTEA's blogment: I cannot stress the importance of understanding where tea actually comes from. The health of the men and women working and living at the tea estates has to be a priority for the industry.

Good agricultural practices to increase tea productivity
Posted on 2007-08-31 Source: Ceylon Daily News - Ceylon,Sri Lanka
marTEA's blogment: Wow, tea research scientists. It is exciting to see that after all these years (since 1867) Sri Lanka is still evolving their tea production.

Cold weather affects tea output
Posted on 2007-08-28 Source: Standard - Nairobi,Kenya
marTEA's blogment: Weather is to blame for declined output in Kenya. I wonder exactly what "cold" means in Kenya.

Kenya to participate in global tea forum in Sri Lanka
Posted on 2007-08-27 Source: MWC News - Vancouver,Canada
marTEA's blogment: This is exciting news. I like to see that two of the world's largest black tea producers are getting together at the Colombo International Tea Convention to discuss many important issues regarding the tea industry.

Kenya tea industry threatened by oversupply
Posted on 2007-08-07 Source: Afrique en ligne - Angers,France
marTEA's blogment: Kenya's tea industry is discussed in this story. Global competition and its impact on Kenya's tea industry is reviewed.

Indian tea now takes the rail route
Posted on 2007-08-06 Source: Economic Times - India
marTEA's blogment: As trade with Pakistan increases for India, the need to find a more efficient means of transportation is necessary.

India, Pak trade cement for tea
Posted on 2007-08-02 Source: Times of India - India
marTEA's blogment: Pakistan continues to be an opportunity for India; however, as you can see in the article, trading is not as easy as it sounds.

Kenya: Keep Tea Body Private
Posted on 2007-08-01 Source: AllAfrica.com - Washington,USA
marTEA's blogment: I find the KTDA stories very interesting. In addition, I can't stop thinking that "KTDA" sounds like a radio station. Anyway, if you follow the industry, this is important to keep a close-eye on...

The hidden cost of your cut-price cuppa
Posted on 2007-07-25 Source: Scotsman - United Kingdom
marTEA's blogment: What's good for the consumer is not always best for the industry. That said, I'm not going to complain if I can buy more tea at a lower price. This article explores the pros and cons to the "dilemma."

Small-scale tea production hits new high level
Posted on 2007-07-23 Source: Business Daily Africa - Nairobi,Kenya
marTEA's blogment: Increased tea production does not always translate to higher earnings. However, Kenya continues to be a major player in the tea industry. If you get the chance to try a tea from Kenya, I definitely recommend it.

Demand for local tea increased in international market
Posted on 2007-07-23 Source: Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka (press release) - Switzerland
marTEA's blogment: Room to grow...Sri Lanka is setting a plan to expand local and international land for tea farming. In addition, newer technologies will be implemented to improve productivity and quality.

London's Top Tea is Harney & Sons
Posted on 2007-07-19 Source: Hotel Interactive, Inc. - Smithtown,NY,USA
marTEA's blogment: This is certainly good news for Harney & Sons and the elite Dorchester Hotel. The Dorchester Hotel was the winner of the Top London Afternoon Tea Award of 2007 - thanks to Harney & Sons. Harney & Sons is an American tea company.

Tearooms return to tackle high street coffee culture
Posted on 2007-07-14 Source: Times Online - UK
marTEA's blogment: Hope and Greenwood want to give tea its proper setting. This article details the British firm Hope and Greenwood, and the effort they are willing to put forth to serve tea the way it was meant to be served.

Tea production in full swing, expects good time
Posted on 2007-07-11 Source: Ceylon Daily News - Ceylon,Sri Lanka
marTEA's blogment: Straight from the source..times are good. I just ordered some Ceylon last week, I can't wait to drink it. I've been craving a solid black tea.

Tea firms take competition too far
Posted on 2007-07-09 Source: Viet Nam News - Hanoi,Vietnam
marTEA's blogment: It's been a while since I've had Vietnamese tea. It was pretty good, I'd hate to see it suffer due to increased competition. Unfortunately, I read about this happening a lot.

Time ripe to reassess operations of KTDA
Posted on 2007-07-05 Source: Standard - Nairobi,Kenya
marTEA's blogment: Here's some background on the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA). A lot of people might not realize how much tea comes from Kenya.

Coca-Cola considers acquiring Snapple tea brand
Posted on 2007-07-05 Source: Seattle Times - United States
marTEA's blogment: More news surrounding the possible purchase of Snapple (at least their tea - details are not specific). This time Coca-Cola is reported as being in the hunt. What's funny about this is the fact that the World Tea Expo was held in Atlanta this year. Did that give Coke execs a better glimpse into the tea industry?

Centre to take Bengal's help in tea gardens` revival
Posted on 2007-07-01 Source: Business Standard - India
marTEA's blogment: This story centers around the reopening of tea gardens in the West Bengal. The articles gives insight to India's government and the business-side of the tea industry.

Stress on level-playing field in tea sector
Posted on 2007-06-30 Source: Assam Tribune - Guwahati,India
marTEA's blogment: I'm fascinated by these articles. The Assam Tribune gives us insight into the government's role in the tea industry.

Kenya: Adopt Modern Farming Skills, Tea Growers Told
Posted on 2007-06-29 Source: AllAfrica.com - Washington,USA
marTEA's blogment: Kenya tea farmers are being urged to evolve their tea farming skills to increase their productivity. This doesn't mean Kenya's tea is poor quality, it simply means that adopting new production practices could help improve overall productivity.

India's Tata eyes Cadbury's Snapple - report
Posted on 2007-06-28 Source: Reuters - USA
marTEA's blogment: This is big news! It's just a report of talks, but it's worth noting. I'm going to watch this story very closely. If you read my blog you know I'm a huge fan of Snapple.

Trends pour forth from the World Tea Expo
Posted on 2007-06-27 Source: Chicago Tribune - United States
marTEA's blogment: It's good to see that weeks later the World Tea Expo is still making news.

KTDA to open tea processing machines plant
Posted on 2007-06-25 Source: Business Daily Africa - Nairobi,Kenya
marTEA's blogment: Kenya's KTDA is planning a substantial investment. Kenya continues to be a force in the tea industry. It seems as though they are often dealing with poor rainfall that causes a lot of production issues.

Asia Times Online - Kowloon,Hong Kong
Posted on 2007-06-25 Source: Asia Times Online - Kowloon,Hong Kong
marTEA's blogment: The rising cost of Pu'er is the focus of this story. In addition, for those of you that are new to Pu'er this article gives an overview of the famed tea.

Tea not old bag it used to be
Posted on 2007-06-18 Source: ChronicleHerald.ca - Halifax,Nova Scotia,Canada
marTEA's blogment: This is a good summary of the World Tea Expo. Tea has a long way to go in the US. The article describes some of the products that will help tea gain popularity in the US.

Upasena family and Asia's biggest orthodox tea factory
Posted on 2007-06-17 Source: Sunday Times.lk - Columbo,Sri Lanka
marTEA's blogment: These are my favorite stories. My interest in tea has certainly shifted to production. We should never forget about the men and women that bring the tea from the earth to our cups.

Tea plantation flourishes in Tripura
Posted on 2007-06-16 Source: DailyIndia.com - Jacksonville,FL,USA
marTEA's blogment: DailyIndia.com gives us another interesting story detailing tea plantations in Tripura. This story gives insight to a workers' cooperative arrangement.

Sri Lanka's small tea-grower factory profits up despite high leaf prices
Posted on 2007-06-14 Source: Lanka Everything - London,Middlesex,UK
marTEA's blogment: Good news for Sri Lanka's Tea Smallholder Factories. This article gives you a close look at how tea is sold in Sri Lanka.

2007 World Tea Expo Recap
Posted on 2007-06-14 Source: The Beverage Network - USA
marTEA's blogment: This is a recap from BevNET.com. There is a photo gallery in their story. The article mentions Harney & Sons new RTD products.

Hundreds of workers die as industry suffers crisis
Posted on 2007-06-11 Source: Guardian Unlimited - UK
marTEA's blogment: This is a sad story that reflects the importance of tea to the global economy.

Kenya's rising tea production becomes its own undoing
Posted on 2007-06-04 Source: East African - Nairobi,Kenya
marTEA's blogment: This is an excellent article detailing Kenya's tea industry and current economic climate. I've been fortunate to try a green tea from Kenya. I was pleasantly surprised with a flavorful tea.

Assam tea gardens are buzzing with activities
Posted on 2007-06-02 Source: NewKerala.com - Ernakulam,Kerala,India
marTEA's blogment: I am interested in all stories that report the realities of plantation conditions. This story expands on tea plantations in Assam.

Tea-tasting set to turn new leaf with artificial nose
Posted on 2007-05-31 Source: Hindustan Times - New Delhi,Delhi,India
marTEA's blogment: The artificial nose - knows what you like when it comes to quality tea. Tea tasting has been a study for many. Generations of tea tasters have spent hundreds of years developing their techniques. I'm sure it works well, but I'll take hundreds of years

Lipton tea will sport certified tag from 2015
Posted on 2007-05-28 Source: Livemint - Delhi,Delhi,India
marTEA's blogment: This is good news for the tea industry. Lipton (Unilever) plans to put their purchasing power to better use. Their efforts will reward thousands of plantation workers. The article details the Rainforest Alliance. This is a good article to follow.

India steps up efforts to increase tea export
Posted on 2007-05-19 Source: Daily Times - Lahore,Pakistan
marTEA's blogment: Pakistan continues to be the focus for India's export efforts.

Sri Lanka tea industry slams plan to hike export cess
Posted on 2007-05-19 Source: Lanka Everything - London,Middlesex,UK
marTEA's blogment: This is a well-written article detailing the position of The Colombo Tea Traders' Association (CTTA) on increasing the tea export cess.

Tea estate revival in Bengal hits roadblock
Posted on 2007-05-17 Source: Financial Express - Bombay,India
marTEA's blogment: If you're following the story regarding the reopening of tea estates in India, there has been a change...

Deadlock is off; 5 tea gardens in Bengal to reopen soon!
Posted on 2007-05-12 Source: Moneycontrol - India
marTEA's blogment: Great economic news for Bengal. This story shows the importance of tea to a local economy. The story details the facts surrounding the re-employment of 7,000 workers. The Surendranagar Tea Estate will be the first of the five to reopen.

Tata Tea gets China flavour
Posted on 2007-05-09 Source: Calcutta Telegraph - Calcutta,India
marTEA's blogment: Tata Tea expands its green tea line. The green tea products will include: green tea extracts, instant teas, liquid tea concentrates, and other value-added products. See the story for more detail.

Kenya's tea output climbs despite price declines
Posted on 2007-04-24 Source: Business in Africa - South Africa
marTEA's blogment: Let it rain...last year's drought took its toll on Kenya's tea output. This year Kenya has enjoyed more rainfall to help their tea output.

Kenya: Ministers Ask Herders to Start Growing Tea in War
Posted on 2007-04-23 Source: AllAfrica.com - Washington,USA
marTEA's blogment: This story puts the importance of tea and a local economy into perspective. Tea can help to reduce poverty by generating new and improved revenue channels. I've had tea from Kenya, and I thought it had a very unique flavor about it.

Tea exports to be given a boost
Posted on 2007-04-15 Source: Sunday Observer - Columbo,Sri Lanka
marTEA's blogment: Pakistan continues to be a major focus to help strengthen exports.