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Tea Biz

Tea Biz

Written by: Dan Bolton
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The Voice of Tea Lands | Tea Journey Magazine, founded in 2015, and the Tea Biz Blog | Podcast are favorites of tea enthusiasts and professionals worldwide. Content is authentic, timely, and exclusive, a collaborative effort that enlists 40 voices skilled in 12 languages to tell the story of tea.

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  • Tea Price Report | Week 3 | Ending 19 Jan 2026

    Tea Price Report | Week 3 | Ending 19 Jan 2026
    Jan 23 2026

    Tea markets closed the third trading week of 2026 on a steady-to-firm note as buyers prioritized near-term coverage against structurally constrained supply. Auction price discovery remained quality-led across major origins, with Colombo supported by exporter demand for high-grown teas, Assam liquidity grades set the direction in North India, and Mombasa prices held within narrow bands despite buyer selectivity. Exporter resistance remained evident as currency and input costs reinforced price floors. | Podlink signup: https://pod.link/1549975153



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    2 mins
  • Spotlight | The 2025 Leafies Awards

    Spotlight | The 2025 Leafies Awards
    Jan 23 2026

    Over five days last October, James Suranga, executive director of the International Tea Committee, served on an expert panel of judges that evaluated hundreds of entries from across the tea lands, recognizing excellence in flavor, innovation, and sustainable practices.

    The 2025 edition of The Leafies, the international awards celebrating artisan tea excellence, concluded this week with an awards program in London, followed by public tastings at Fortnum & Mason.

    Launched in 2022 by the UK Tea Academy in partnership with Fortnum & Mason, The Leafies attracted hundreds of entries from tea makers across Asia, Africa, and Europe. All teas were blind-tasted by an expert judging panel, with awards recognizing flavor quality, craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainable practices.

    Winning teas earn The Leafies’ prestige mark—now a recognized signal of excellence—and several will be displayed at Fortnum & Mason’s Rare Tea Counter.

    More than trophies, The Leafies continue to connect education, terroir, and global tea craftsmanship on a single, credible platform.

    BIO: James Suranga is a senior global tea executive and head of the International Tea Committee, overseeing industry data, analysis, and policy engagement. A respected judge and speaker, he brings deep expertise in tea markets, production economics, and international trade dynamics. He holds a master's degree in marketing from Edith Cowan University. | Podlink signup: https://pod.link/1549975153



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    8 mins
  • Tea News Recap |Tea Logistics is Still Not Normal | Mombasa Opens Strong | Taiwan’s 7-Eleven Tea Bars Scale Up

    Tea News Recap |Tea Logistics is Still Not Normal | Mombasa Opens Strong | Taiwan’s 7-Eleven Tea Bars Scale Up
    Jan 23 2026

    Red Sea Routing Volatility Returns: Why Tea Logistics Is Still Not Normal | East Africa Opens 2026 Strong as Bids Reward Premiumization | Taiwan’s 500 7-Eleven Tea Bars Scale Up

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    7 mins
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