Over the Teacups

Giving Voice to the Tea Industry

Charleston Tea Plantation Hosts STI Classes

[ August 30, 2010 to September 1, 2010. ] Constant Comments and gracious tea hosts, Charleston Tea Plantation, on Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina, is the location for the 4th 2010 Tea Classes focusing upon Pu-Erh and Tea Technology. Specialty Tea Institute’s Foundations of Tea Education program.

Chocolate, Chocolate Everywhere

Tea and chocolate go together like ….. hmmm…. well, tea goes with nearly everything so it’s no wonder we’re seeing mar-tea-nis, tea lattes, tea and chocolate facial masks. Tea and chocolate facial masks?! Imagine the skin restorative properties of those two together!

Tea Prices Fluid in 2010

Just as the good news that tea prices may stabilize in 2010, in comes cold water to douse our hopes. Tea importers into the USA are attempting to soften the impact to consumers. Tea prices will more than likely have a significant increase in 2010.

Coca Cola Pilots Tea Brewing Machine

A machine that can brew at least 18 varieties of iced tea at a time is being tested by Coca-Cola. The machine, called Flex Fresh, would brew tea by the cup, pitcher or gallon, adding sweeteners and flavors.

Green Tea Extract – Tate & Lyle

The UK-based ingredients giant Tate&Lyle has continued its push into the health and wellness area by linking with A. Holliday, a Canadian coffee and tea specialist, to distribute a green tea extract in Europe, the Middle-East and Africa.