Tea Business News

La Réunion Hosted the First International Tea Symposium: A New Global Platform for Tea Culture and Heritage
Last month, the island of La Réunion became the meeting point for tea cultures from around the world as it hosted the inaugural International Tea Symposium (ITS 2026), a landmark event dedicated to tea as a living cultural heritage and a

DMCC Tea Centre – the Heart of Dubai’s Global Tea Trade
Tea remains one of the most enduring and widely traded commodities around the world, with over five billion cups consumed daily and production spanning more than 60 countries. Its global footprint is vast and deeply interconnected, linking producers, traders and

ICBS 2026 in Kuala Lumpur: A Vibrant Exhibition Reflecting Southeast Asia’s Booming Tea and Coffee Market
The International Café and Beverage Show (ICBS) 2026 returned to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre for its fifth edition, reflecting the continued growth of Malaysia’s café and beverage industry while spotlighting new ideas shaping the future of café culture. Our

How Bold Brews and Flavor Innovation Are Redefining Opportunities in Tea Hospitality
As consumers seek novelty and visual appeal, tea menus are evolving far beyond the traditional brew. Looking back at our predictions of trends that would shape the tea sector in 2026, we now delve deeper into how format and flavor expectations from

How Popular is Tea in the GCC? The Case of Saudi Arabia – Part 1
Tea may not dominate the beverage landscape in the Gulf the way coffee does, yet its presence in Saudi Arabia is both deep-rooted and evolving. In 2024, Saudi Arabia’s tea imports surpassed USD 300 million, continuing a steady growth trend since