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The Voice of Tea Lands | Tea Journey Magazine, founded in 2015, and the Tea Biz Blog | Podcast are favorites of tea enthusiasts and professionals worldwide. Content is authentic, timely, and exclusive, a collaborative effort that enlists 40 voices skilled in 12 languages to tell the story of tea. Coverage spans tea discovery and preparation to tea tourism, lifestyles, health and wellness, meditation, culinary tea with recipes, and terroir. Our business coverage offers insights for commercial producers supported by rich market data and scientifically backed research. Transparency is rooted in authentic storytelling, featuring nuanced articles about the places and people who passionately live a life in tea. As a niche publication, Tea Journey relies on reader contributions for most of its income. Please consider donating to support the writers and staff who bring you our unique tea content from around the globe. We appreciate your support. In 2025, we teamed up with our good friends at OverSubscribe, a platform that lets our fans make real financial investments in our future. By contributing as little as $25 to Tea Journey, you’re not just supporting our publication—you’re joining a lively global community and earning a return on your investment. | https://teajourney.oversub.me/

  1. Tea Price Report | Week 50 | Ending 12 Dec2025

    19/12/2025

    Tea Price Report | Week 50 | Ending 12 Dec2025

    Here are Tea Biz price trends from the world’s major black-tea markets for Week 50 ending December 12. In Colombo, the market remained firm. The weekly average held near recent highs, supported by tight availability of bright, high-grown teas and steady buying from the Middle East. Quality offerings were limited, which helped keep prices supported despite selective bidding. In South India, CTC prices were mainly steady. Kerala and Nilgiris auctions saw consistent interest from blenders, with medium- and good-liquoring teas finding ready demand as packers covered near-term requirements ahead of year-end. At Mombasa, the auction showed mixed results. Top BP1 grades were selectively dearer, while secondary teas met more resistance. Buyers remain cautious, but warehouse stocks are still below last year’s levels, limiting downside pressure. Looking at market conditions, production remains uneven across origins. Sri Lanka continues to report lower leaf intake in some high-grown areas. Kenya’s crop is improving seasonally, though fertiliser and fuel costs remain elevated. In India, higher electricity and labour costs are reinforcing price floors. On the demand side, year-end restocking continues in the Gulf and parts of Europe, while some buyers are already looking ahead to coverage in the first quarter of 2026. Now the outlook. The overall tone is steady to firm. Colombo prices are expected to remain supported through December. South India CTC is likely to trade within a narrow range. Mombasa may continue to fluctuate week to week, but limited stocks should help prevent any sharp decline. That’s the Tea Biz Tea Price Report for Week 50 ending December 12th, 2025 | Podlink signup: https://pod.link/1549975153 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tea-biz/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    2 min
  2. Spotlight | Terroir Curated Tea

    19/12/2025

    Spotlight | Terroir Curated Tea

    Eduard/Teas is a Berlin-based online tea company founded by tea sommelier Eduardo Molina that launched on Dec. 17. Selections are limited-edition seasonal teas curated by terroir. Collections are introduced quarterly, and loose-leaf teas are sold individually in 20g and 40g pouches, or as a set of five. The initial collection is Eduard/Himalaya, sourced from Nepal, Darjeeling, and Sikkim. Selections are guided by sensory evaluation, stylistic balance, and how individual teas work together as a collection. Molina explains that success for Eduard/Teas is defined by the growth of a knowledgeable and engaged community, the ability to educate and inspire through storytelling, and establishing transparency as an industry standard. The first teas will ship in January. Distribution is limited to Germany, but will expand in the new year. BIO: Eduardo Molina grew up in Chile, where tea is popular. He worked for several years in hospitality at major hotels in Santiago and with Crystal South America Cruises. He attended Chinese Culture University in Taiwan and holds a degree in Asian Studies from Humboldt University, Berlin. Work in tea includes founding the first tea school in Chile in 2013 and co-founding the Chilean Tea Academy in 2016. Eduardo joined Paper & Tea in 2018 and worked there for five years as head of tea experience. Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tea-biz/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    13 min
  3. Tea News Recap | Shabnam Weber to Preside Over Both US and Canada Tea Associations | Mombasa Auction 70th Anniversary Celebration | Senna Leaf Recall

    19/12/2025

    Tea News Recap | Shabnam Weber to Preside Over Both US and Canada Tea Associations | Mombasa Auction 70th Anniversary Celebration | Senna Leaf Recall

    Shabnam Weber to Preside Over Both US and Canada Tea Associations | African Tea Convention to Celebrate the 70th Mombasa Auction Anniversary in September | 30,000 Senna Leaf Herbal Teabags Recalled Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tea-biz/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    7 min
  4. Ep 229 | Shabnam Weber to Preside Over Both US and Canada Tea Associations | Mombasa Auction 70th Anniversary Celebration | Senna Leaf Recall

    19/12/2025

    Ep 229 | Shabnam Weber to Preside Over Both US and Canada Tea Associations | Mombasa Auction 70th Anniversary Celebration | Senna Leaf Recall

    Shabnam Weber to Preside Over Both US and Canada Tea Associations | African Tea Convention to Celebrate the 70th Mombasa Auction Anniversary in September | 30,000 Senna Leaf Herbal Teabags Recalled NEWSMAKER – Eduardo Molina, Founder of Eduard/ Teas PLUS | Terroir Curated Tea | Eduard/ Teas is a Berlin-based online tea company founded by tea sommelier Eduardo Molina that launched on Dec. 17. Selections are limited-edition seasonal teas curated by terroir. Collections are introduced quarterly, and loose-leaf teas are sold individually in 20g and 40g pouches, or as a set of five. The initial collection is Eduard/Himalaya, sourced from Nepal, Darjeeling, and Sikkim. Selections are guided by sensory evaluation, stylistic balance, and how individual teas work together as a collection. Molina explains that success for Eduard/Teas is defined by the growth of a knowledgeable and engaged community, the ability to educate and inspire through storytelling, and establishing transparency as an industry standard. The first teas will ship in January. Distribution is limited to Germany, but will expand in the new year. Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tea-biz/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    28 min
  5. Tea Price Report | Week 48 | Ending 28 November

    05/12/2025

    Tea Price Report | Week 48 | Ending 28 November

    Here are this week’s tea prices from the world’s major black-tea auctions. In Colombo, prices moved higher again. The weekly average reached two dollars and eleven cents per kilo, supported by strong interest in bright, high-grown teas. Limited offerings kept the market firm, and Middle Eastern buyers remained active. In South India, CTC teas held firm. The weekly average was one hundred eighty-three rupees per kilo, with steady blender demand across Kerala and the Nilgiris. Leaf conditions improved, and packers continued seasonal restocking. At Mombasa, prices softened slightly. BP1 grades averaged one dollar and eighty-seven cents per kilo, down two cents from last week. Higher withdrawals signaled resistance at the top of the market, though warehouse stocks remain below last year’s levels. Across origins, input costs continue to shape pricing. Sri Lanka’s weak currency, higher fertiliser and diesel costs in Kenya, and rising electricity charges in India are all reinforcing firm price floors. Looking ahead, the tone is mixed but stable. Colombo and South India are expected to stay firm into mid-December, while Kenya may fluctuate slightly as Rift Valley output recovers. Year-end packer demand in the Gulf and Europe should help support overall pricing. That’s your Tea Price Report for Episode 228 of the Tea Biz Podcast, Week 48 ending November 28. For expanded coverage, visit www.teajourney.pub and select the Tea Biz Tea Price Report (https://teajourney.pub/tea-price-report/). Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tea-biz/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    2 min
  6. Spotlight | Ditwah Deluge

    05/12/2025

    Spotlight | Ditwah Deluge

    The legendary resilience of Sri Lanka’s tea industry is once again evident this week as the Emerald Isle of the Indian Ocean recovers from Cyclone Ditwah. The cyclone formed in unusually warm waters (28-30 degrees Celsius) southeast of Sri Lanka. The slow-moving storm, with sustained winds of 45 miles per hour, released 19 to 21 inches (490 to 540 mm) of rain over 72 hours, causing landslides in parts of the central highlands and severe flooding across a wide area of the 150-mile-wide island where rainfall exceeded 300 mm (12 inches). Joining us today to discuss the storm’s impact is Anil Cooke, CEO of Asia Siyaka Commodities and former chair of the Colombo Brokers’ Association. He is a former member of the Sri Lanka Tea Board. Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tea-biz/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    10 min
  7. Tea News Recap | Sri Lanka Survives Catastrophic Cyclone | Assam Pivots to Innovation | AVPA Awards 161 Medals

    05/12/2025

    Tea News Recap | Sri Lanka Survives Catastrophic Cyclone | Assam Pivots to Innovation | AVPA Awards 161 Medals

    Sri Lanka Survives Catastrophic Cyclone | Assam Pivots to Innovation to Secure Global Tea Leadership | AVPA Awards 161 Medals Recognizing Tea Excellence Worldwide Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tea-biz/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    17 min
  8. Ep 228 | Sri Lanka Survives Catastrophic Cyclone | Assam Pivots to Innovation | AVPA Awards 161 Medals

    05/12/2025

    Ep 228 | Sri Lanka Survives Catastrophic Cyclone | Assam Pivots to Innovation | AVPA Awards 161 Medals

    Sri Lanka Survives Catastrophic Cyclone | Assam Pivots to Innovation to Secure Global Tea Leadership | AVPA Awards 161 Medals Recognizing Tea Excellence Worldwide NEWSMAKER – Anil Cooke, CEO Asia Siyaka, Sri Lanka PLUS | Ditwah Deluge | The legendary resilience of Sri Lanka’s tea industry is once again evident this week as the Emerald Isle of the Indian Ocean recovers from Cyclone Ditwah. The cyclone formed in unusually warm waters (28-30 degrees Celsius) southeast of Sri Lanka. The slow-moving storm, with sustained winds of 45 miles per hour, released 19 to 21 inches (490 to 540 mm) of rain over 72 hours, causing landslides in parts of the central highlands and severe flooding across a wide area of the 150-mile-wide island where rainfall exceeded 300 mm (12 inches). Joining us today to discuss the storm’s impact is Anil Cooke, CEO of Asia Siyaka Commodities and former chair of the Colombo Brokers’ Association. He is a former member of the Sri Lanka Tea Board. Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tea-biz/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    34 min
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The Voice of Tea Lands | Tea Journey Magazine, founded in 2015, and the Tea Biz Blog | Podcast are favorites of tea enthusiasts and professionals worldwide. Content is authentic, timely, and exclusive, a collaborative effort that enlists 40 voices skilled in 12 languages to tell the story of tea. Coverage spans tea discovery and preparation to tea tourism, lifestyles, health and wellness, meditation, culinary tea with recipes, and terroir. Our business coverage offers insights for commercial producers supported by rich market data and scientifically backed research. Transparency is rooted in authentic storytelling, featuring nuanced articles about the places and people who passionately live a life in tea. As a niche publication, Tea Journey relies on reader contributions for most of its income. Please consider donating to support the writers and staff who bring you our unique tea content from around the globe. We appreciate your support. In 2025, we teamed up with our good friends at OverSubscribe, a platform that lets our fans make real financial investments in our future. By contributing as little as $25 to Tea Journey, you’re not just supporting our publication—you’re joining a lively global community and earning a return on your investment. | https://teajourney.oversub.me/

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  • Creator
    Dan Bolton
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    426
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Tea Biz