Tea Supplies News

Dilmah: The Values Behind a Market Leader
Single-origin purity, unmatched freshness, and a purpose-driven philosophy have positioned Dilmah as the undisputed leader in the region’s tea service. In the GCC’s competitive hospitality landscape, excellence is measured in details. And few details matter as much as what is served at the table, in the lounge, or in-room—where a simple cup of tea can either feel forgettable or refined.

Matcha Takes a Visible—If Still Niche—Spotlight at World of Coffee Dubai 2026
What the region’s leading coffee event revealed about matcha’s role in GCC beverage culture By T Hospitality A visit to World of Coffee Dubai 2026 typically comes with a clear expectation: coffee dominates the conversation. Yet even within a show built around espresso, roasting, and specialty coffee innovation, one category managed to capture attention beyond its footprint—matcha. Out of approximately 330 exhibitors, only

Botanical Infusions Meet Espresso Precision
We had a conversation with Nicola Robecchi Co-Founder Wilden Herbal, to know about their experience in the development of their award-wining product Herbpress. T Hospitality: Could you explain what Herbpress is and why it represents a relevant solution for the HORECA sector? Wilden Herbal: Herbpress is currently the only patented system that transforms an espresso machine into a professional tool for the

Tea pairing at its best: the Saicho experience
We spoke with Charlie and Natalie Winkworth-Smith, founders of Saicho, about the emerging interest in tea pairing in the hospitality industry and the vision of the company for the development of this innovative market segment. T Hospitality: Do you consider yourselves pioneers in the tea–food pairing segment, or was your concept influenced by an existing culture or trend? Charlie & Natalie

Tea Country’s founder on why Georgian tea is looking to the GCC ahead of Gulfood 2026
Mr. Basarion Zalikiani, Founder of Tea Country shared his insights with T Hospitality in anticipation of the company’s participation in Gulfood 2026. T Hospitality: How strategically important is the GCC market for your business today, and how do you see its potential evolving in the coming years? Basarion Zalikiani: When we look at a new partner country, we start with the statistics—but we never stop there.

HerbPress wins the Innovation Smart Label Award at HOST Milano
The Smart Label – Host Innovation Award, promoted by Fiera Milano and Host Milano in collaboration with POLI.design and under the patronage of ADI – the Association for Industrial Design, has established itself in just eight editions as a global benchmark for innovation in the hospitality sector. This year, the distinction was once again highlighted through the products recognised across