Tea Business News
From the Silk Road to a Tea-Producing Nation: The Story of Georgian Tea
Georgia’s relationship with tea began long before the country became a producer. Historical evidence suggests that tea was already known among Georgian ruling circles and noble families by the seventeenth century, most likely reaching the country through the commercial and
Hong Kong International Tea Fair 2026: Where Tea Culture Meets Contemporary Hospitality.
The 17th edition returns to Hong Kong next week with rare teas, modern beverages, specialist teaware and new ideas for tea-led guest experiences The Hong Kong International Tea Fair returns next week, bringing the global tea community together at the
Fabiola Ruggiero: Tea as a Language of Hospitality
Fabiola Ruggiero is an ITMA Country Trainer, hospitality tea advisor, author and founder of Cose di Tè. In this interview, she explains how a holistic approach to tea can help hotels build distinctive programmes that express their identity and enhance
Tea, Hospitality and the Future of Saudi Guest Culture
An Interview with Turki AlQurashi, Founder & Vice Chairman of the Restaurant & Cafe Owners Association of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia’s hospitality industry is expanding at a pace few markets can match. New hotels, restaurants and tourism
In the Gulf Hospitality Industry, Tea Has No Owner. That Is the Problem — and the Opportunity.
Islamuddin Shaikh has spent three decades running F&B businesses across the GCC and Asia. His conclusion is blunt: tea is the highest-margin item on most hospitality menus, and almost nobody is managing it. In this interview, he explains why —
