Tea Business News

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

Adapting Under Pressure: F&B Distributors in the UAE Navigate an Evolving Landscape
The UAE’s hospitality sector, long driven by international tourism and global mobility, is facing one of its most complex moments in recent history. With travel flows reduced to a fraction of pre-conflict levels, hotels and restaurants have been forced to