Tea Business News

Beyond the Cup: Naim Maadad on the Perspectives of Tea in Hospitality
Few hospitality executives have shaped Dubai’s dining scene as profoundly as Naim Maadad. With more than three decades of experience across Australia, Asia and the Middle East, the Founder and CEO of Gates Hospitality has witnessed the transformation of food and

Beyond the Matcha Boom: Kenji Shimizu’s Mission to Share the Real Story of Japanese Tea
The global matcha boom has created a new generation of entrepreneurs. Some are selling products. Others are building brands. Kenji Shimizu is doing something different: he is helping consumers understand what lies behind the green powder that has become one

La Réunion Hosted the First International Tea Symposium: A New Global Platform for Tea Culture and Heritage
The island of La Réunion became the meeting point in May 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