International Tea Day

Xinhua Silk Road: China's Bama Tea shares tea culture and seeks cooperation at Belt and Road forum

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Monday, December 11, 2023

BEIJING, Dec. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- China and Laos share a "tea bond" dating long back and Bama Tea Co., Ltd., with its vision of "Tea for Harmony", seeks more exchanges with tea producing areas of Laos, as well as cooperation opportunities in areas of innovative product R&D and tea tourism, according to Bama Tea chairman Wang Wenli.

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  • BEIJING, Dec. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- China and Laos share a "tea bond" dating long back and Bama Tea Co., Ltd., with its vision of "Tea for Harmony", seeks more exchanges with tea producing areas of Laos, as well as cooperation opportunities in areas of innovative product R&D and tea tourism, according to Bama Tea chairman Wang Wenli.
  • Speaking Thursday at the second Belt and Road Forum for Laos-China Cooperation held in Lao Vientiane, Wang, a representative inheritor of the national intangible cultural heritage "Tie Guan Yin" craftsmanship, introduced Bama's experiences in tea-related cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), sharing the time-honored tea culture with the world to promote exchanges, mutual learning and international cooperation.
  • Topics such as the diversity, influence, and role of tea culture and its role in promoting sustainable development are also widely discussed during the forum among participants.
  • As an industry leader, it is noted that Bama tea was also invited to share its products at various promotion events held in multiple countries.

Gift of China: Zhuyeqing Tea Celebrates 10th Anniversary of the New Silk Road

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Friday, September 8, 2023

Zhuyeqing Tea is regarded as the gift of China in the New Silk Road after it was highly praised on 2023 international Tea day in Paris.

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  • Zhuyeqing Tea is regarded as the gift of China in the New Silk Road after it was highly praised on 2023 international Tea day in Paris.
  • The 10th anniversary of the Initiative is an important opportunity to learn from cooperation achievements and deepen friendship.
  • The “Gift of China” Zhuyeqing Tea, featuring tea buds harvested in high mountain regions before the Qingming Festival, has been the top-selling premium green tea in China for 15 consecutive years.
  • From Kazakhstan, the “Gift of China” Zhuyeqing Tea will travel through fourteen Eurasian countries along the Xinhua News Agency’s Programme.

Bama Tea Company Invited to Promote Tea Culture in Multiple Countries, Igniting a Global Craze for Chinese Tea

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

It showcased the essence of Chinese tea culture and presented China's unique charm to guests from around the world.

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  • It showcased the essence of Chinese tea culture and presented China's unique charm to guests from around the world.
  • Accompanied by live tea performances, guests from various countries enjoyed tea tasting while exploring the tea culture exhibition, fully experiencing the charm of Chinese tea culture.
  • As a benchmark tea company in China, Bama Tea Company will be invited to hold promotional events for Chinese intangible cultural heritage tea culture in countries such as South Africa in the future.
  • By empowering the tea industry with tea culture, it will contribute to international exchanges and cooperation among excellent Chinese tea brands, showcasing the unique charm of Chinese tea culture, and further promoting outstanding traditional culture to go beyond China and spread to the world.

STAGGERING 85% OF BRITS WON'T BE ACHIEVING THEIR TEA 5-A-DAY THIS INTERNATIONAL TEA DAY

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Friday, May 19, 2023

LONDON, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Data1 reviewed by the Tea Advisory Panel reveals over 8 out of 10 Brits aren't hitting the sweet spot of five daily cuppas.

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  • Worryingly though, on the eve of International Tea Day, the data reveals cause for concern in relation to the low volume of tea many Brits drink.
  • International Tea Day – on 21st May 2023 – was launched by the United Nations2 to celebrate the world's appreciation for tea, and it's a good time to remind people about the benefits of drinking tea.
  • Tea Advisory Panel member Dr Tim Bond goes on to expand on the importance of International Tea Day, explaining: "International Tea Day aims to encourage the sustainable production and consumption of tea and raise awareness of the importance of our beloved cuppa to people around the world."
  • "Six of the nine different teas studied – green tea, oolong tea, black tea, safflower tea, ginger tea, and hibiscus tea – as well as their polyphenols (health-promoting plant chemicals), including flavan-3-ols and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), were found to regulate this process.

STAGGERING 85% OF BRITS WON'T BE ACHIEVING THEIR TEA 5-A-DAY THIS INTERNATIONAL TEA DAY

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Friday, May 19, 2023

LONDON, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Data1 reviewed by the Tea Advisory Panel reveals over 8 out of 10 Brits aren't hitting the sweet spot of five daily cuppas.

Key Points: 
  • Worryingly though, on the eve of International Tea Day, the data reveals cause for concern in relation to the low volume of tea many Brits drink.
  • International Tea Day – on 21st May 2023 – was launched by the United Nations2 to celebrate the world's appreciation for tea, and it's a good time to remind people about the benefits of drinking tea.
  • Tea Advisory Panel member Dr Tim Bond goes on to expand on the importance of International Tea Day, explaining: "International Tea Day aims to encourage the sustainable production and consumption of tea and raise awareness of the importance of our beloved cuppa to people around the world."
  • "Six of the nine different teas studied – green tea, oolong tea, black tea, safflower tea, ginger tea, and hibiscus tea – as well as their polyphenols (health-promoting plant chemicals), including flavan-3-ols and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), were found to regulate this process.

BRITS LOVE THEIR NATIONAL TEA BREW

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Friday, May 19, 2023

LONDON, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Most Brits are pretty clued up on their tea facts, reveals a new Tea Census Study1 and Report – 'From Plant to Cup: There's more to a cup of tea than meets the eye' – from the UK Tea & Infusions Association (UKTIA).

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  • Nearly seven in 10 Brits know that tea is made from the leaves of the tea plant, and most can name several tea-producing countries.
  • Amazing facts from this report include:
    Our love of tea started when Charles II married Portuguese princess and tea lover, Catherine of Braganza.
  • Brew green tea for three to four minutes and oolong tea for three to five minutes, depending on your strength preference.
  • To discover more about tea, see: https://www.tea.co.uk/
    The UK TEA & INFUSIONS ASSOCIATION is the trade association for the UK tea industry.

BRITS LOVE THEIR NATIONAL TEA BREW

Retrieved on: 
Friday, May 19, 2023

LONDON, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Most Brits are pretty clued up on their tea facts, reveals a new Tea Census Study1 and Report – 'From Plant to Cup: There's more to a cup of tea than meets the eye' – from the UK Tea & Infusions Association (UKTIA).

Key Points: 
  • Nearly seven in 10 Brits know that tea is made from the leaves of the tea plant, and most can name several tea-producing countries.
  • Amazing facts from this report include:
    Our love of tea started when Charles II married Portuguese princess and tea lover, Catherine of Braganza.
  • Brew green tea for three to four minutes and oolong tea for three to five minutes, depending on your strength preference.
  • To discover more about tea, see: https://www.tea.co.uk/
    The UK TEA & INFUSIONS ASSOCIATION is the trade association for the UK tea industry.

Four HKTDC August fairs and ICMCM close on a High Note

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Monday, August 15, 2022

The Food Expo, Home Delights Expo, Beauty & Wellness Expo and Hong Kong International Tea Fair drew to a close today, attracting more than 430,000 visitors.

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  • The Food Expo, Home Delights Expo, Beauty & Wellness Expo and Hong Kong International Tea Fair drew to a close today, attracting more than 430,000 visitors.
  • The HKTDC also interviewed around 980 visitors during the fairs through random sampling.
  • 48% of respondents spent HK$1,000 or more at the fairs, with the average per capita spending reaching HK$1,400.
  • For more comments from exhibitors and buyers, please visit:
    - HKTDC Home Delights Expo: https://bit.ly/3C3720E
    - HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo: https://bit.ly/3dvJXJP
    - HKTDC Hong Kong International Tea Fair: https://bit.ly/3AouJPU

KNOW THE NATION TO A TEA? TEA CENSUS REPORT 2022 LAUNCHED TO PROVIDE THE ANSWERS ON INTERNATIONAL TEA DAY 21st MAY 2022

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Friday, May 20, 2022

As a result, the tea experts at the UK Tea & Infusions Association (UKTIA) have published the first ever Tea Census Report to provide the answers to common tea questions borne out of real world research data.

Key Points: 
  • As a result, the tea experts at the UK Tea & Infusions Association (UKTIA) have published the first ever Tea Census Report to provide the answers to common tea questions borne out of real world research data.
  • We import around 100,000 metric tons of tea every year and consume more than 100 million cups of tea every day in the UK.
  • According to the Tea Census Report three quarters of us drink black tea, with or without milk, but only one in 100 people drink a classic builder's brew of strong, dark sugary tea.
  • Interestingly, seven times that number (7%) add CREAM to their tea, only marginallyfewer thanthe percentage who add a plant-based milk (10%).

KNOW THE NATION TO A TEA? TEA CENSUS REPORT 2022 LAUNCHED TO PROVIDE THE ANSWERS ON INTERNATIONAL TEA DAY 21st MAY 2022

Retrieved on: 
Friday, May 20, 2022

As a result, the tea experts at the UK Tea & Infusions Association (UKTIA) have published the first ever Tea Census Report to provide the answers to common tea questions borne out of real world research data.

Key Points: 
  • As a result, the tea experts at the UK Tea & Infusions Association (UKTIA) have published the first ever Tea Census Report to provide the answers to common tea questions borne out of real world research data.
  • We import around 100,000 metric tons of tea every year and consume more than 100 million cups of tea every day in the UK.
  • According to the Tea Census Report three quarters of us drink black tea, with or without milk, but only one in 100 people drink a classic builder's brew of strong, dark sugary tea.
  • Interestingly, seven times that number (7%) add CREAM to their tea, only marginallyfewer thanthe percentage who add a plant-based milk (10%).