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Global Tea News

Sri Lanka launches its Premium Bogawantalawa Tea at Tamimi Markets in Saudi Arabia

July 15, 2026

Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ameer Ajwad, launched Sri Lanka’s renowned Bogawantalawa Tea, one of the country’s finest premium Ceylon Tea brands, at Tamimi Markets, the leading hypermarket chain in Saudi Arabia, in Riyadh.

Rooibos industry targets global growth while protecting local roots

July 15, 2026

With China lifting tariffs on South African exports, the rooibos industry is poised for global expansion. Industry leaders are ramping up geographic indication protections to ensure global consumers get authentic products while economic benefits flow directly back to local farmers

‘Chai comes first’: Christopher Nolan, Tom Holland, and Matt Damon step out for tea ahead of ‘The Odyssey’ premiere.. 

July 12, 2026

As the ‘The Odyssey’ release date approaches, promotions for the film are in full force. This included Christopher Nolan, Tom Holland, and Matt Damon’s arrival in Mumbai ahead of the film’s official premiere. As the trio arrived in India, they stepped out for a classic cup of chai on the streets of Mumbai.

Upcoming Tea Related Events

HORECA Oman

September 14-16, 2026

HORECA Jordan

October 11-13, 2026

HORECA Lebanon

November 10-13, 2026

The Middle East Organic Tea & Coffee Expo

November 16-18, 2026

Tea Supply Chain News

Wayne Qu: Designing Tea for Hospitality

At trade shows, founders usually stand to one side, greeting visitors while someone else prepares the drinks. Wayne Qu does the opposite. When we met him at the International Coffee & Beverage Show in Kuala Lumpur, he spent most of

Tea Republic: A Designer’s Journey Into the World of Tea

The tea industry is not short on stories about heritage, terroir and centuries-old traditions. What is less common is a founder who approaches tea the way a designer approaches a room. That was the impression left by Sumita J. Singam-Takacs,

Tea Venues

Hi Tea Malaysia: A Different Way of Looking at Tea

How Popular is Tea in the GCC? The Case of Saudi Arabia – Part 1

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